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Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. Their deaths are “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”.

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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

Santa Fe County Sheriff's responded to a request to do a welfare check on Wednesday and found actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead. No foul play is currently suspected.

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‘Monumental’ pre-Roman necropolis uncovered in northern Italy

A remarkable Iron Age necropolis, dating back more than 2,500 years, has been unearthed in the northern Italian city of Trento.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'The Thing With Feathers'

Despite a committed central performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Thing With Feathers' can't do justice to Max Porter's astonishing novella.

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Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69

Rick Buckler, drummer of the legendary British mod band, The Jam, has died at the age of 69.

Europe News

One dead in fourth shooting linked to drug gangs in Brussels this week

Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence.

Green News

Why Norwegian scientists are racing to predict deadly slush flows

Predicting when and where they might happen is currently very difficult leaving local communities vulnerable to this under-researched phenomenon.

Green News

Where in Europe could see the most temperature-related deaths by 2099?

A new study debunked theories climate change could be ‘beneficial’ for temperature-related deaths as Europe warms.

Europe in Motion

Excess deaths decreased in Europe, despite health system challenges

November 2024 recorded 22,000 fewer excess deaths in the EU than in November 2023. Malta, Romania, and Slovakia recorded negative excess mortality rates.

Culture news

Milan Kundera's remains returned to Czechia

Czech-French writer Milan Kundera and his wife’s remains have been repatriated to Czechia.

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Twin Peaks and 'Muholland Drive' director David Lynch dies aged 78

The maverick US director was well-known for his dark, surrealistic artistic visions and his successful mainstream career.

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Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since death of husband Jeff Baena

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, was pronounced dead on Friday at a home in Los Angeles, with a medical examiner ruling that he had taken his own life. His wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, has issued a statement.

Culture news

Judge charges five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne

An Argentinian judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

France

Mayotte: French PM says 'rumours of thousands of deaths are unfounded'

Newly appointed prime minister Francois Bayou promises to rebuild the cyclone-devastated French Indian ocean territory in two years.

Europe News

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche at a mountain resort in Switzerland, at the age of 26.

Culture news

Alec Baldwin manslaughter cased dropped by prosecutor

Alec Baldwin will not appear in court again for involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust’ after New Mexico prosecutors dropped their appeal.

Culture Series

Italian iconic fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri dies aged 89

In this special edition of European Lens we revisit the work of the late Gian Paolo Barbieri, the famed Italian photographer whose portraits captured the soul and essence of fashion in the 60s and far beyond.

Europe News

Mango founder dies aged 71 in hiking accident

The Spanish business community is in mourning following the death of Isak Andic, founder and non-executive chairman of Mango.

Health news

What patients who opt for medically assisted dying have in common

Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found.

Healthcare

Where in Europe are assisted suicide and euthanasia legal?

There are just a few European countries that allow some form of assisted suicide. Here’s a look at where they are as the UK considers new legislation.