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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco

People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others

The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.

Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the golf course.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend

Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges

Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat

From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.

Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts

The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.