Mexico corpse trailer: Jalisco forensic chief Luis Octavio Cotero fired
The refrigerated trailer contained some 150 unclaimed corpses because local mortuaries were full. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Storm Ali: Woman dies as caravan is blown off cliff
A woman in Ireland is killed as Storm Ali batters parts of the British Isles with 90mph winds. BBC News – UK
Christine Blasey Ford: Kavanaugh accuser ‘faces death threats’
The woman who says the US Supreme Court pick once attacked her has had to flee home, says her lawyer. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa gangs ‘threaten’ rare sea snail existence
A survey finds drug gangs are involved in the illegal fishing of abalone, putting it at risk. BBC News – Africa
Anger mounts over House of Fraser gift cards
The store’s new owners told customers to send in gift cards, but a month later they’ve heard nothing. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Russia and Turkey to create buffer zone in Idlib
Russia’s defence minister says the buffer zone means there will be no military offensive on Idlib. BBC News – Middle East