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Colombia

Colombia bridge collapses leaving two police officers dead

Colombian Defence Minister Roberto Jaramillo confirmed the death of two police officers taking part in a group delivering supplies to a police institute.

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Rap star Coolio died of fentanyl overdose according to coroner

'Gangsta’s Paradise' rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

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Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over actor's death

A drug dealer has pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl-laced heroin to 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams, leading to his death

Healthcare

Minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland has led to a drop in deaths

Minimum unit pricing is estimated to have averted 156 deaths a year since its introduction in May 2018.

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World News

Excess mortality rates in Europe: Why are they so high post-pandemic?

As the world marks the third year since the start of the pandemic, excess deaths remain high. We asked the experts why that is.

Food and Drink

'Treat dipped in blood': Searching for truffles costs lives in Syria

People know the risk of landmines and jihadist attacks yet they go to collect truffles in the desert in order to earn some money.

Green News

There’s no escaping deadly air pollution. How can we tackle it?

99.999 per cent of the world’s population are breathing unsafe air.

Food and Drink

Founder of sandwich shop that inspired hit TV series 'The Bear' dies

Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef was the inspiration and setting for the hit FX show The Bear last year. The founder and co-owner passed away this week.

Culture news

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Which bands have no surviving members left?

Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd's final surviving founding member. With his death, we look back on a few other bands with no living founders.

Venezuela

Thousands commemorate Hugo Chávez on anniversary of death

Thousands gather to remember Venezuelan leftist revolutionary Hugo Chávez, including current and former Latin American presidents.

Culture news

'New' Terry Pratchett short story collection discovered

The beloved author of the Discworld series died in 2015. But a keen-eyed fan has uncovered 20 new works written by Pratchett under a pseudonym.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

For today's Culture Re-View, we take inspiration from the anniversary of comedian Spike Milligan's death to look at some of the best gravestone quips in history.

Lifestyle

How can we teach children about death?

John Adams' mother died when he was 12. Now a funeral director, he's leading a campaign to get lessons in bereavement in UK schools.

Turkey

Rescue teams in Syria and Turkey race against time to find survivors

The window for finding more survivors from the Syria-Turkey earthquakes grows smaller each day. Meanwhile, efforts to get crucial aid and resources to rebel-held Syrian regions face huge difficulties.

Culture news

Was Chilean poet Pablo Neruda murdered? And if so by whom?

The famed Chilean writer and diplomat officially died of cancer just 12 days after a military coup. New evidence suggests that's not what actually killed him.

Eco-Innovation

What is human composting and where can you do it in Europe?

Human composting, aquamation, terramation: your guide to the eco-friendly burial alternatives and where they are available in Europe.

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WATCH: Dozens of unidentified bodies lie in makeshift morgue in Turkey

Dozens of unidentified bodies lie in makeshift morgue in Turkey. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said DNA, fingerprints and photos will be taken before unnamed victims are buried.

United Arab Emirates

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the US war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 79.

Art

Legendary Franco-Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Over decades the Franco-Spanish couturier created memorable designs and developing several enticing scents that brought him a success on the catwalk and made him a household name on the high streets.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

The day the music died. How a tragic plane crash in 1959 was immortalised forever in the 70s classic 'American Pie'.