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Dolly Parton offered to try experimental cancer drugs, sister reveals

Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others.

Health news

West Nile virus hits Seville: 89-year-old man dies, second death this season

The patient had been in Hospital Virgen del Rocío since Monday with meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus, which has already led to 54 cases in Andalusia this season.

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Péter Nádas, giant of contemporary Hungarian literature, dies aged 83

The author, often named as a Nobel contender, died peacefully at his home in Gombosszeg on the morning of 26 August 2026.

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A life in quotes and one-liners: Dolly Parton’s wit and wisdom

Celebrated country music star Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy of music, films and charity work, as well as plenty of humour and wisdom. Here are some of her most memorable quotes.

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'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities

Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.

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Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. "It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends."

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Metsola pays tribute to EU ex-Commissioner Siim Kallas, Kaja’s father

“It is with sadness that I must announce that my dear father, Siim Kallas, passed away last night,” posted EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Instagram.

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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.

Switzerland

Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps

Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers.

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Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere

In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

USA

US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.

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Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville star, dies at 36

The child star rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes before earning two Golden Globe nominations for Nashville.

World News

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers

At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed.

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Jason Arday found dead at home after Cambridge plagiarism scandal

Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis.

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Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict

It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history

“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.

Sport

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

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Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard

Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service

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Morocco says initial probe shows 11 people died trying to reach Ceuta

Rabat said its figures only reflect migrants who died while attempting to rush into Spain's north African exclave, but are working with Spanish authorities to identify all fatalities, including those in Ceuta.

Health news

Over 5,800 excess deaths recorded in France during the June heatwave

At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003.