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Chile’s mysterious fish death phenomenon is perplexing scientists

Shocking footage has captured the moment thousands of dead fish were discovered on a Chilean beach - an unexplained phenomenon that has perplexed scientists around the world.

Earth News

Bodies of COVID victims could be polluting water, scientists say

During decomposition the human body leaches heavy metals into the soil, potentially contaminating water supplies.

Nature

Why did this huge flock of blackbirds suddenly drop dead in Mexico?

The moment hundreds of yellow-headed blackbirds drop dead in a Mexican street has been captured on security camera footage

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Morocco holds funeral for little Rayan who died trapped in well

Moroccans attend the funeral of Rayan, a five-year-old boy who spent five days trapped down a well, sparking a vast rescue operation that gripped the world but ended in tragedy

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Ukraine

War is more than a looming threat in this part of eastern Ukraine

Slovyansk was the first city to fall to Russian-backed separatists in 2014.

Morocco

Morocco buries boy, 5, who died after falling down deep well

The funeral took place in the northern village of Ighrane, where the drama unfolded.

Morocco

Five-year-old Rayan, who fell into a well in Morocco, has died

Rayan fell into a 32-metre well located outside his home in the village of Ighran in Morocco’s mountainous northern Chefchaouen province on Tuesday evening.

Culture news

'Queen of Italian cinema' Monica Vitti dies aged 90

'Queen of Italian cinema' Monica Vitti dies aged 90

World News

French adventurer dies attempting to row solo across the Atlantic

Although his boat was found off the Azores, the search goes on for the body of the 75-year-old who had spoken of wanting to become the "doyen of the Atlantic".

Czech Republic

Czech singer dies after intentionally catching COVID for a health pass

Hana Horka's son said that anti-vax campaigners had 'blood on their hands'.

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MEPs hold minute's silence to honour David Sassoli

European Parliament ministers gathered for a moment of silence to honour EP President David Sassoli who died on Tuesday morning.

Italy

European Parliament President David Sassoli dies aged 65

The Italian social democrat and former TV news presenter had been in hospital since December 26 with complications resulting from an immune system dysfunction.

Brazil

Ten dead after cliff collapses onto tourist boats in Brazil

Dramatic videos shared on social media networks captured the moment the cliff collapsed.

USA

New York: Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including nine children

A malfunctioning heater has been blamed for the fire that filled a high-rise apartment building on Sunday in New York City’s deadliest blaze in decades.

Spain

Number of people lost at sea trying to reach Spain 'doubles in a year'

The group Walking Borders says a clampdown on migrants crossing the Mediterranean has led to more people using the Atlantic route to reach Spain's Canary Islands.

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Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral

Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral, while Johannesburg memorial celebrates Tutu's life

Culture news

'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58

Vallée was well known for his improvisational style and giving the actors the space to play freely and improvise across scenes.

Greece

At least 11 dead after migrant boat sinks near Greek island

It comes just a day after another migrant boat sank in the region, which the UN's refugee agency described as "the worst in the Aegean this year".

Culture news

Classical crossover superstar Carlos Marín of Il Divo dies at 53

The Spanish operatic singer passed away at an English hospital after falling ill with complications from COVID-19.

World News

COVID in Europe: Where are infections and deaths on the rise?

What are the latest figures from your country?