Spain Majority of Spanish MPs vote in favour of law allowing euthanasia The conservative opposition parties voted against the government's assisted dying bill, with one party claiming the law was "a defeat for everyone, a failure for our health system and our society". 17/12/2020
United Kingdom Coroner rules air pollution was cause of death of girl in UK first In what is thought to be the first case of its kind, a coroner has ruled that air pollution contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl in London. 16/12/2020
United Kingdom John le Carré, author of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', dies aged 89 John le Carre, who worked for Britain's intelligence service before turning his experience into fiction, has died aged 89. 13/12/2020
Germany Trier: Five dead after car hits pedestrians in west German city A nine-month-old baby is among the victims, police said, adding that the suspect did not appear to have a 'political or religious motive'. 01/12/2020
no comment 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
United Kingdom Yorkshire Ripper: 1970s UK serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies Sutcliffe was one of Britain's most notorious criminals and his murderous rampage during that period mesmerised the country amid a massive police manhunt. 13/11/2020
Thailand Thailand: At least 17 dead as train collides with bus near Bangkok The accident happened as the tour bus with 65 people on board crossed a railway line east of the capital. 11/10/2020
Places Why are wind turbines being painted black? A single blade on some turbines at a wind farm in Norway has received an interesting paint job. 27/08/2020
Lebanon Beirut blast: Death toll rises as three days of mourning start Lebanon's Health Minister warned 'there are probably more (victims) under the rubble". 05/08/2020
no comment Mourners demand justice at George Floyd's funeral "We are fighting wickedness in high places," said civil rights leader Al Sharpton in his eulogy at George Floyd's funeral. 10/06/2020