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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them

Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.

US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warshi…

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island

Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.

Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

Firefighters are tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.

Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.