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Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City

The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, claiming he led "a terrorist cell of Hamas," allegations al-Sharif and the media network had previously denied.

Turkey

One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

Culture news

Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at show

Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and has so far raised more than £15,000 (€17,000).

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‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33

Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond."

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Gaza boy searches rubble for grandparents after deadly Israeli attack

A video posted by journalist Saeed Hasaballah on Sunday shows a young boy searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza after an Israeli strike.

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Man falls to his death at Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

The tragedy took place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium and the fan's death was confirmed on Sunday by the Metropolitan Police. The band have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the person who fell to his death.

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WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed

Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida".

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Protesters demand resignation nine months after Valencia floods

Nine months after the Dana floods claimed 228 lives in the province of Valencia, the town of Catarroja held a protest on Tuesday over the regional government's handling of the disaster.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege to make final trip through Birmingham

Huge crowds are expected to gather in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans will pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege will make its way through the city. "We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,” said the city’s mayor.

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‘The Simpsons’ creator makes bold Donald Trump-based prediction

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening was at San Diego Comic-Con and made a bold claim about the show's future...

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Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71, WWE says

He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.

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Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey

Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday.

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Doctor pleads guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed last month to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

Europe News

Scottish man's body found in council toilet six days after death

48-year-old Julie Stephen said she believed her husband Sean's body had been lying in the toilet at Edinburgh City Chambers for almost a week.

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Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis

At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials.

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New Jersey begins recovery after deadly flash floods

Authorities confirmed that two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept away by flash floods during a powerful storm.

World News

World’s oldest marathon runner dies at 114 after being hit by a car

A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India.

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Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport

At least four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday.

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Dozens of quakes shake Guatemala, leaving at least four dead

Guatemala has been rocked by more than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks since Tuesday afternoon, killing at least four people and damaging homes and roads.

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Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India

At least nine people have died after a bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, where heavy rains have battered western India in recent days.