Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.
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What we know so far about train collision and emergency response
Two passenger trains collided, leaving a driver dead and dozens of passengers and crew hurt.
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth
Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown...
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
Paraguay's Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.
Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.
Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.
Clark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
Clark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.
Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.
Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.