At least five members of a family have been killed in a shooting attack in the Mexican border state of Sonora.
In a joint statement, the governments of Chihuahua and Sonora states, both of which border the US, said an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Officials said some members of the LeBaron family, who are all American citizens, were presumed dead and others missing.
According to reports, drug cartel gunmen opened fire on their SUV and caused an explosion.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for ceasefire
Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the US stepped up efforts to overcome sticking points between Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire to end the war.
Ukraine hits Russian oil depot serving airfield
Ukraine struck a Russian oil depot that serves a military airfield in the Russian city of Engels, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday.
Tibet earthquake death toll passes 120
At least 126 people have been killed by Tuesday's 6.8 earthquake in Tibet, while more than 400 people trapped in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued, and over 30,000 residents relocated, as the search for survivors continues.
Wildfire rages in Los Angeles forcing 30,000 to evacuate
A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area.
Powerful earthquake kills at least 95 in Tibet
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 95 people and shaking buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.
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