At least 90 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion

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The number of people killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China has reached at least 90. A massive rescue operation is underway at the site in northern Shanxi Province. President Xi Jinping has called for no effort to be spared in the search for those injured and missing. Also in the programme: the youngest Australian to reach the top of Everest; and the book at the centre of an AI storm. Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Amy Kazmin, Rome correspondent for the Financial Times; and Michael Stephens Development and Security consultant with Global Nation, a think-tank working to improve international cooperation to minimise the impact of pandemics, climate change, conflict and inequality. (Photo: Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China May 23, 2026. CREDIT: cnsphoto via REUTERS)