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Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning

The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis' funeral set at Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major

Last November, Pope Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.

23/04/2025

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral

The late US President Jimmy Carter received a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. All living current and former presidents were in attendance, in addition to foreign dignitaries, to witness the final honouring of the 39th US president.

10/01/2025

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.

20/11/2024

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Watch: Berlusconi's coffin enters cathedral

Most Italians identify Silvio Berlusconi - media mogul, football entrepreneur and three-time former premier - as the most influential figure in Italy over recent decades.

14/06/2023

Climate

Human composting: How to stay green after you hit the grave

New York has become the latest US state to legalise terramation - a way for environmentalists to protect the planet long after they’ve left it behind.

02/01/2023

Travel News

Meet the woman who flew from Mexico for the Queen’s funeral

Maricela Nuñez promised her dying grandma that she’d try and meet the Queen. Now, she’s flying 8,000km to try and fulfil her promise.

17/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why do the Brits love to patiently wait in line?

The line to see the Queen's coffin is roughly five-kilometres long, but is something bigger going on?

16/09/2022

Ireland

Funeral held for 23-year-old Irish teacher Ashling Murphy

The Irish national police service is currently investigating her murder and has renewed their appeal for information.

18/01/2022

South Africa

South Africa bids final farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Tutu was a tireless opponent of the racist apartheid regime in South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.

01/01/2022

United Kingdom

All the details of Prince Philip's COVID-friendly, 'no fuss' farewell

With no state ceremony, a custom-built hearse and a 30-person guest list, the Duke of Edinburgh's adieu will look a little different to other royal funerals.

16/04/2021

United Kingdom

Prince Philip's death has left 'huge void' in Queen's life, says son

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

09/04/2021

Living

The first ever human composting centre opens this year

Along with being turned into a tree or eaten by mushrooms, composting humans is the next big thing in eco burials.

05/02/2021

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Iran lays to rest nuclear scientist and vows to carry his forward work

Ali Shamkhani, a top Iranian security official, used the funeral to accuse Israel of using “electronic devices” to kill the nuclear scientist.

30/11/2020

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Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona

Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state.

26/11/2020

USA

'Get your knee off our necks!': George Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

Attendees at the first of several funerals to be held across the US for George Floyd stood in silence for 8 minutes, 46 seconds, the amount of time Floyd was alleged to be on the ground under the control of police.

04/06/2020

Living

5 weird and wonderful ways to make your death eco-friendly

Do you fancy becoming a coral reef when you die? How about a tree?

14/02/2020

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Iraqi anti-government activist shot dead in Basra, say police

The killing is the latest in a new wave of violence against Iraq's anti-regime protests.

22/01/2020

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'A decent guy': Funeral of firefighter killed in Australian fires

A funeral service was held on Tuesday in Sydney for a volunteer firefighter who died battling blazes in Australia.

07/01/2020

Germany

Funeral guests in Germany get high after accidentally eating hash cake

A police investigation found a mix-up with the cakes led to 13 people needing medical treatment for dizziness and nausea.

30/10/2019