Wednesday, August 05, 2026 9:44 AM ET
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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. -- Latin America2 hours ago
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.9 hours ago
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.5 hours ago
Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers -- The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.37 minutes ago
Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco -- People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.6 hours ago
Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman -- Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.1 hour ago
'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.14 hours ago
The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides -- Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.12 hours ago
'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.15 hours ago
'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.15 hours ago
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.19 hours ago
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.18 hours ago
Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts -- The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.20 hours ago
Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport -- A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.1 day ago
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests -- A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.1 day ago
Congressman Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after ethics investigation -- The Republican from North Carolina exits the race with less than 100 days until the November midterm elections.1 hour ago
Michigan Democrats locked in tight battle to earn Senate nomination in crucial seat -- Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed is narrowly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens.3 hours ago
Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy -- The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.59 minutes ago
Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors -- The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.1 hour ago
Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C -- There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.2 hours ago
Pakistan restricts international media reporting -- Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.2 hours ago
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.2 hours ago