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.
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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.
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.
Famous gossip blogger in hospital after livestreaming self harm
Perez Hilton has been taken to hospital in Miami, Florida, after reports he livestreamed himself self-harming, police have said.
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of more wildfires
After more than a dozen people died in recent forest fires, residents and experts try to prevent further tragedies.
Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen
Washington and Tokyo’s rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
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 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.
Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
The region’s Moscow-installed governor says the gunman has been detained after firing at fellow soldiers and civilians.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects
NBC News projects that Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, securing the nomination in a close race against Rep. Haley Stevens. NBC News’
Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, a big win for the left in a key race
The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.