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Lao People's Democratic Republic

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.

Europe News

Cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport, killing one

A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashed into a house near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, killing one person and injuring another.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia.

Culture news

Former One Direction stars attend funeral for Liam Payne

One Direction bandmates and other mourners gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Amersham for Liam Payne’s funeral, following his tragic death in Buenos Aires last month.

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Culture news

Mother of cinematographer killed on Baldwin's 'Rust' boycotts premiere

The mother of the late Halyna Hutchins accuses Alec Baldwin of seeking to "unjustly profit" from her daughter’s death, while refusing to take responsibility or apologise.

Health news

UK's assisted dying bill: What does it propose?

The proposed assisted dying bill will be debated and voted on by the UK Parliament on 29 November.

Culture news

Three people charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor's office in the country has said.

Culture news

Tito Jackson's funeral held at cemetery where brother Michael buried

The news comes as the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been pushed back from April to October 2025, in order to position the film for awards season.

Lifestyle

The fascinating history behind European pet cemeteries

A new book by author and photographer Paul Koudounaris explores the endearing and enigmatic ways we memorialise our lost animals.

Culture news

Release of posthumous Liam Payne song postponed

Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing.

Gaza

More than 90 killed or missing in Israeli strike on northern Gaza

The death toll from more than a year of fighting has passed 43,000, officials in Gaza reported.

Culture news

Liam Payne’s first posthumous song, 'Do No Wrong', coming this week

It didn’t take long, but Liam Payne’s first posthumous song will be released at the end of this week.

Culture news

Tributes pour in for Liam Payne as Argentine authorities probe death

Liam Payne, 31, fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina's capital. Medics confirmed his death on the spot. Argentine authorities are probing what happened before Payne's fatal fall.

Culture news

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after falling from balcony

Liam Payne, a core member of the chart-topping British boy band One Direction, was reported by staff at the hotel to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.

Culture news

Swansongs: What are the most popular end-of-life songs?

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity, has released the first ever playlist curated by terminally ill people.

Lifestyle

Watch: This 22-year-old just set a new death diving world record

French diver Come Girardot set a new death diving world record with a daring 44-metre leap from the Cimbarra waterfall in Spain, reaching speeds of 106 km/h.

Culture news

Doctor pleads guilty in connection to Matthew Perry’s death

Dr. Mark Chavez is one of five people who have been charged over the Friends star's death. He is the third to plead guilty.

Eco-Innovation

What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

Culture news

Could Almodóvar's 'pro-euthanasia' film lead to legislative change?

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar won the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival for his first English-language feature 'The Room Next Door'. The film deals with a topic that is still taboo for many: euthanasia. Can the film - or any film - engender changes to policy?