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George Michael: Cause of death may not be known for weeks

Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael’s death after a post-mortem examination was ‘inconclusive’.

31/12/2016

Brazil

Greek ambassador death: Brazilian policeman admits to murdering 'his lover's husband'

In a plot-twist worthy of a telenovela, a policeman from Rio de Janeiro has confessed to murdering the Greek ambassador to Brazil, who is said to have been his lover’s…

31/12/2016

Italy

Kinder Surprise creator William Salice an eggsample to us all

Kinder Surprise creator William Salice an eggsample to us all

30/12/2016

World

Death Stars: from David Bowie to Mohammad Ali

The year 2016 saw the passing of a host of dignitaries, sports personalities and celebrities.

30/12/2016

India

Fatal Indian mine collapse leaves dozens trapped

Mudslide smothers entrance in Jharkhand

30/12/2016

Italy

Three dead as yacht catches fire in Italy

Three Germans have died after a yacht moored in Italy caught fire.

29/12/2016

Egypt

Egyptian government was 'informed' of murdered student's actions shortly before disappearance

The Egyptian Secret Services have once again been implicated in the suspicious death of Cambridge student Giulio Regeni, whose mutilated body was found in February on the outskirts of…

29/12/2016

USA

Tributes redouble as Debbie Reynolds joins daughter in posterity

Heartbroken Debbie Reynolds joins her daughter Carrie Fisher in the long and rattling list of 2016 celebrity deaths.

29/12/2016

USA

Icon Debbie Reynolds dies a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher

The US actress died on Wednesday at 84 following a stroke. Her son said her last words were "I want to be with Carrie."

29/12/2016

USA

Tributes and condolences flood in for Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher

Social media has been flooded with messages, including reaction from fellow actors such as Mark Hamill

28/12/2016

United Kingdom

"Watership Down" author Richard Adams dies

Renowned children's author and creator of "Watership Down" Richard Adams has died aged 96.

28/12/2016

USA

Tributes pour in as 'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60

‘Star Wars’ actress Carrie Fisher has died aged 60 – days after suffering a cardiac arrest.

27/12/2016

United Kingdom

George Michael - the Good Samaritan

So much of his life was public.

27/12/2016

USA

'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

US actress Carrie Fisher, famous for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, has died aged 60.

27/12/2016

World

The long list of creative geniuses lost in 2016

Too many actors, musicians and writers died in 2016. We remember those who inspired and challenged us but whose muse has been sadly silenced.

27/12/2016

United Kingdom

Tributes pour in for George Michael after he dies at 53

Tributes have poured in from across the world for British pop singer George Michael who has died at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure.

26/12/2016

Russia

Russia mourns plane crash victims

Flags are being flown at half mast both at the Kremlin and across Russia, as the country held a national day of mourning on Monday for the 92 victims on board the Tu-154 military…

26/12/2016

World News

Pop world pays tribute to superstar George Michael

Elton John I am in deep shock.

26/12/2016

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George Michael wows crowds at 2011 concert in Prague

In August 2011, pop superstar George Michael performed at Prague’s State Opera House with a nine-piece band and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

26/12/2016

World News

Galaxy of musical stars take their final bows in 2016

This article takes a brief look at 11 of the leading musicians who died this year David Bowie 8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016 British icon Bowie made a towering contribution to popular culture for f

26/12/2016