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France: baby dies of heat, fourth child death this week

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Health news

Three dead in France as record-breaking heatwave grips country

Three people have died in France as an exceptional heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C across parts of the country, with authorities warning that the extreme conditions could persist for several days.

Culture news

A cosmic tribute: Asteroid named after beloved singer Elliott Smith

More than two decades after his death, Elliott Smith has been immortalized with an asteroid named after him. The celestial honour came from a fan listening to his song ‘Shooting Star’...

Europe News

Humans remains found in Polish village, estimation 32 bodies

A macabre discovery was made in Lutoryż near Rzeszów, where renovation work on a plot uncovered human remains identified as foetuses. The land had previously belonged to a 57-year-old pathologist, who has been detained by the authorities.

Climate

Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

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Culture news

Celebrities post tributes to artist Talay Riley, 35, stabbed to death

Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent.

Culture news

'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy stabbed to death

Handy enjoyed a career spanning five decades, with notable roles including the exterminator in Jumanji, Detective Alan Cross in The X-Files, and bartender Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick.

United Kingdom

11 officers injured in Henry Nowak murder protests in the UK: police

In a joint statement, a conglomerate of Sikh community groups condemned what it called a "moment of madness by an individual".

Culture news

Man who connected Matthew Perry to 'Ketamine Queen' gets two years

The counsellor admitted he connected the actor to a dealer prosecutors dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” later cooperating with investigators after being tracked down months after Perry’s death.

Culture news

Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity

An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023.

Culture news

Shakira crew member dies installing stage for free concert in Brazil

An accident on Sunday afternoon "tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working on assembling the structures for the show”.

Culture news

Foo Fighters return: Verdict on new album 'Your Favorite Toy'

Following 2023's stellar 'But Here We Are', Foo Fighters are back with a new band member and a no-frills, back-to-basics sound. Where does 'Your Favorite Toy' land in their discography?

Culture news

Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors

After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April.

Ecotech

‘Become a gift, rather than a burden’ when you die: Compost your body

Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die.

The Cube

Family denies Israel's role in French journalist’s death

A social media campaign pushing fake news to exploit the death of a French journalist has emerged in recent days, accusing Israel of killing her in order to censor her reporting on Gaza. According to her family and friends, these claims are baseless.

Mexico

White House vows harsh response if Mexican cartels target US citizens

The White House confirmed the operation that killed Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," on Sunday in Tapalpa in Jalisco state, was carried out by Mexican authorities with US intelligence support.

Culture news

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria’ actor dies aged 53

Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.