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17-year-old girl dies during France World Cup celebrations

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Yemen

'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater

A Yemeni adventurer known online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen” died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a climb without safety equipment.

World News

Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident

Brazil's air force has launched an investigation into the incident, which took place over Rio de Janeiro.

Australia

Dozens of drones fall from sky during Sydney festival show

A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance.

Europe News

Two swimmers killed as French authorities warn of deadly riptides

Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents.

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Bangladesh

Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people

Road accidents kill thousands every year in the nation of more than 170 million people because of lax oversight of traffic rules, bad road conditions and unskilled driving.

Europe News

Terrorism scenario excluded following Modena car attack

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday was not suspected of a terrorist act and was dealing with mental issues.

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Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Italy's Modena

A 31-year-old man has been detained after ploughing his car into several people in Modena's city centre. The mayor said at least eight were injured, four seriously.

World News

Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup

Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines.

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Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage

People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others.

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At least 18 injured, five critically, in train crash in Denmark

Police were unable to provide information about the cause of the accident, which occurred near a level crossing in a rural wooded area near the town of Hillerod, about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen.

USA

Skydiver crashes into scoreboard during Virginia Tech Spring Game

A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable condition.

Spain

Track broke day before train crash that killed 46, Spain officials say

The accident happened when a Madrid-bound service run by private firm Iryo derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, smashing into an oncoming train operated by state company Renfe.

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Burning wreckage seen after Colombian military plane crash

Images from the scene showed civilians clambering around the broken tail of the aircraft as smoke and flames billowed above the trees.

Travel News

New York LaGuardia collision: Two pilots killed and flights grounded

An Air Canada regional jet struck a rescue and firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident.

Italy

Tram derails in Milan, killing at least one and injuring dozens

A line 9 tram derailed in the northern Italian city on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 38.

World News

Spectacular finds: What bog bodies reveal about the time of the Germanic tribes

Was it murder, a burial, an accident or even a religious sacrifice? Around 60 bog bodies in Germany tell stories from long ago. Some of the details are astonishing and science was not always entirely correct.