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World Service,13 Jul 2026,49 mins

At least 27 killed in Bangkok club fire

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Thai officials say the fire spread very quickly and smoke inhalation was likely the main cause of death. Videos show people - several with their clothes ablaze - fleeing into the street. Thailand has seen a number of deadly bar fires in recent years; fire safety rules remain poorly enforced. The US has launched another round of strikes across Iran, as the two sides make contradictory statements about whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. The escalating conflict has pushed up the price of oil. And we'll hear a special report about a man nicknamed the 'Fentanyl King' - a Chinese national accused of being behind a criminal empire that's behind a significant supply chain to the US via Mexico. (Photo: Thai district officials secure the area near a pub that was the scene of a fatal fire, in Bangkok; Credit:Rungroj Yongrit/EPA/Shutterstock)

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