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Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Day of the Dead altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara

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Europe News

Ukrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey

A knife attack at a Catholic abbey in Poland left one person dead and four others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "horrific crime" and called for the perpetrator to be held accountable.

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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, spokesperson says

Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

USA

NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three people in Los Angeles

The helicopter crashed near a storage building in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering a car accident that left at least two dead and six others injured

Europe News

Giorgos Mazonakis: Arrests made in probe into Greek star's death

The case dominating debate in Greece and Cyprus involves one of the country's biggest music stars, also popular in the Balkans. He suffered a cardiac arrest at an Athens medical practice. Investigators are examining two plasma-exchange machines and the timeline of events.

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Thailand

Thailand investigates after Briton dies after penis enlargement

The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.

Culture news

Dolly Parton’s sister criticises 'AI and endless garbage' shared following country icon’s death

Stella Parton has shared her family had been subjected to “incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers” after the Queen of Country’s death.

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Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories

In Accra, Ghanaian coffin makers craft guitars, shoes and microphones to reflect the lives, work and passions of the people they are made for.

Europe News

Belgium logs nearly 3,000 excess deaths during summer heatwaves

Earlier this week, the national weather agency said summer 2026 was the hottest on record, making Belgium the latest European nation to smash temperature records this year.

Culture news

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, writer and pioneering journalist, dies aged 92

Gloria Steinem, the feminist trailblazer, writer and activist who helped define the modern women’s movement in the US, has died at 92.

Culture news

Matthew Perry three-part documentary coming to Netflix next month

The docuseries debuts on Netflix on 27 October and promises "never-before-heard testimonies" from the actor's family and friends.

Nepal

Mass burials of victims continue in Nepal one week after flash floods

Many were outraged and expressed their disapproval after the government revealed it intended to carry out mass “temporary” burials of the deceased. Nepal’s largely Hindu community objected to the measure which they say goes against religious traditions.

Algeria

Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists

Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.

Culture news

Dolly Parton has left fans a secret song – but it’s locked away and buried until 2045

Dolly Parton may no longer be with us, but she recorded a secret song for her fans. The only snag is that it won't be released / literally unearthed until 2045...

Health news

Spain records 5,232 heat-related deaths in 2026, the highest figure since 2015

Spain has recorded 5,232 deaths attributed to high temperatures so far in 2026, the highest figure since records began in 2015. In August alone, a provisional 2,147 deaths are estimated.

USA

One dead and around 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday.

Nepal

Nepal warns of more possible floods as death toll rises to over 750

Flood warning notifications were issued to people's phones throughout Sunday morning as rescue workers tried to evacuate a main route connecting Kathmandu to one of the places most severely affected by Wednesday's devastating floods.