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Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'...

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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

Known for her shaved head and outspoken nature, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame, becoming a sensation in 1990 with her take on Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U".

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Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. His final album, the 2021 release 'Love for Sale,' featured duets with Lady Gaga on the title track, 'Night and Day' and songs by American composer, Cole Porter.

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Police release new details on 2Pac murder investigation, 27 years on

The unsolved case of who killed Tupac Shakur has been opened again, nearly 30 years after the rapper’s murder.

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How Jane Birkin inspired the iconic handbag that bears her name

As the world mourns the loss of British-French actor and singer Jane Birkin, we take a look at the legendary fashion accessory she inspired.

Nature

Dozens of whales die after becoming stranded on Scottish island

Investigators face race against time to find out what happened in what's believed to be the UK's worst fatal mass stranding.

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Franco-British singer and actress Jane Birkin dies in Paris aged 76

Born in London on 14 December 1946, Birkin was the daughter of David Birkin, a leading French Resistance fighter and Judy Campbell, a well-known actress.

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Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed

Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis, died on 12 January aged 54.

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Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary

10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US. The death of Trayvon Martin sparked a movement that is supported by half of US citizens today.

Climate

First week of July was the 'hottest on record,' WMO confirms

The WMO statement follows several scorching days which saw global temperature records soar.

Health news

UK has one of the lowest life expectancies among rich countries. Why?

Researchers have revealed why British people are dying younger than their European counterparts.

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Robert De Niro's grandson dies aged 19

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was found dead in a New York apartment.

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Ukraine writer Victoria Amelina dies after Kramatorsk missile strike

The celebrated author turned her attention to researching war crimes amid Russia's devastating invasion of Ukraine.

Green News

Germany follows France in launching campaign against heatwave deaths

The country's health minister said the French example was a 'good model' for what can be done to lessen the health risks.

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India's hospitals overwhelmed as heatwave death toll reaches 170

Officials are investigating the deaths and how many were directly caused by the soaring temperatures.

Switzerland

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies day after Tour de Suisse downhill crash

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died on Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, his team said.

World News

Killer known as the Unabomber dies in prison at 81

Harvard-educated Ted Kaczynski, who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that terrorised the United States, has died aged 81.

Haiti

Four dead and dozens injured after 4.9 magnitude quake hits Haiti

A deadly earthquake in Haiti killed at least four people on Tuesday, just days after flooding killed at least 51 people in the country,

USA

Two dead after high school graduation shooting in Virginia

According to police, one of the victims was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated while the other was a 36-year-old man who attended the ceremony.

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Have Foo Fighters released one of 2023's most essential albums?

After a few days listening to the new Foo Fighters album, ‘But Here We Are’, it’s plain to hear that tackling immeasurable loss has led the band to create their most vital output since their 90s beginnings. It may also be one of the year's best.