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Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zL1nYl

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d859kQ

Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zGq7kx

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zQblIg

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UKtLtE

The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iB8IDN

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zJDAYZ

Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UYOzxz

This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xp1pUc

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xlTfMj

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zx9uYJ

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Uf9Oer

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gfTEtL

Four people are still missing after Friday's attack which killed 16 and left 130 injured, including a number of children. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wHgxLG

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zEy4Hc

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U6j2tr

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cwBIc0

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x89WL9

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others, from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gJEOMg

Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gHOMxD

Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hCcv3j

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xRrJXc

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x65egT

Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zlBMoD

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SgWPbj

Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UBQTuc

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g0KPUz

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xzKPkm

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xJErHm

Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ie5CoW

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xE30Wa

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x2rJn2

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wX8Lyf

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g5ZRap

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4glGb3z

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45hDREC

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hjH4dY

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xpaHz7

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fXCyiN

The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wdWvbc

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fVRA8G

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bCMo8x

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hT3vGX

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4z7O4Bd

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xiry6H

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hJBnpO

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45I1JBg

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fKgY1e

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hKgquL

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xe7Hpl

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wCSTRj

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g84JwQ

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4w4chFL

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yTz21y

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensifies. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TsBxIc