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Daughter who flew to Mexico for secret liposuction surgery died after complications

The family of Irma Saenz, 51, described her as "kind-hearted, strong, independent woman" in a moving tribute after the botched cosmetic operation.

Nov 15, 2017

By Josh Robbins

'Donald Trump is a preposterous golem': Cards Against Humanity buys land to stop Mexican wall

The card game creators have called on the public to back their cause as part of a bid to "save America."

Nov 15, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

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King of Donair's doner kebab cam and other weird and wonderful livestreams you can watch right now

The King of Donair in Nova Scotia is live-streaming its elephant leg - and it's not the only unusual webcam online

Nov 14, 2017

By Kashmira Gander

Mafia initiation ceremony details revealed in FBI transcript

FBI transcript reveals details of a mafia initiation ceremony conducted by mobster Damiano Zummo of New York's Bonanno crime family.

Nov 13, 2017

By Isabelle Gerretsen

FBI

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team robbed at gunpoint on eve of Brazilian Grand Prix

Gun shots were fired and a weapon was held to one person's head, but no one is believed to be injured.

Nov 11, 2017

Brazil

Canadians lose appeal over death of mother 'cooked alive' in experimental spa treatment

Three Canadians have lost their appeal over their conviction for the death of mother Chantal Lavigne, who was "cooked alive" during a detox spa treatment.

Nov 10, 2017

By Paul Wright

A ten year little girl becomes world’s youngest mother

Colombia is a country marred by hunger and deep inequalities - here's how it can save its people

Juan Manuel Santos could achieve one of his longstanding ambitions this month, if country is cleared to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Nov 10, 2017

By Juan Pappier

TripAdvisor scandal: Website now adds 'warnings' on hotels following cover-up accusations

TripAdvisor will now show 'health and safety' warnings next to hotels and resorts on its website that have been reported by users to be locations of crime.

Nov 9, 2017

By Jason Murdock

El Chapo gets permission to undergo psychiatric evaluation after his lawyers said he was losing his mind

The 60-year-old drug baron has been in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Correctional Facility, New York, since January 2017.

Nov 9, 2017

By Divya Kishore

New York

Hurricane Maria aftermath in Puerto Rico

Why is US planning to airlift 3,000 Puerto Ricans to Florida and New York?

"People really don't want to leave their homes. We are going to work hard on those things so people don't have to leave," a Fema official said.

Nov 9, 2017

By Ananya Roy

John Davidson, a British police officer serving in Canada has been hailed “a hero” after he was shot and killed during a shootout in British Columbia

'Hero' British cop serving in Canada killed during car park shootout

A British police officer serving in Canada has been hailed "a hero" after he was shot and killed during a shootout in British Columbia.

Nov 8, 2017

By Roger Baird

Escalating violence forces Rio de Janeiro's children to identify their blood type on school uniforms

A new law has been introduced in Rio de Janeiro which requires children to wear their blood type on their school uniforms.

Nov 8, 2017

By Neil Murphy

Brazil

Brazilian teens Facebook Live stream own deaths as police open fire on their car

Three Brazilian teenagers reportedly live streamed their own deaths when police opened fire on their car during an anti-drug-trafficking raid in Rio de Janeiro.

Nov 8, 2017

By Paul Wright

Brazil

Shocking video shows 'rubbish island' floating off the coast of Caribbean paradise

"It is up to every one of us to make sure the next generation inherits an ocean that has more fish than plastic."

Nov 7, 2017

By James Tennent

Paradise Papers: Jeremy Corbyn thinks the Queen should say 'sorry' for her offshore funds

Labour leader thinks Queen Elizabeth II should apologise for investing her money in overseas tax havens if they were used to avoid paying UK tax.

Nov 6, 2017

By Josh Robbins

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TripAdvisor deleted my posts about being drugged at 5-star Mexico resort - and put others in danger

Jamie Valeri joins Kristie Love in accusing TripAdvisor of deleting posts about being drugged and sexually assaulted while staying at Iberostar Paraiso Maya hotel in Mexico.

Nov 6, 2017

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Paradise Papers: Appleby says media has 'clear political agenda' as scandal swirls

Appleby, the global law firm at the centre of the so-called Paradise Papers disclosures, has slammed the investigative work of news institutions around the world.

Nov 6, 2017

By Jason Murdock

Queen Elizabeth II