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Three dead as yacht catches fire in Italy

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

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…

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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.

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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."

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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

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"Watership Down" author Richard Adams dies

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

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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.

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George Michael - the Good Samaritan

So much of his life was public.

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'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

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

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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.

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.

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…

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Pop world pays tribute to superstar George Michael

Elton John I am in deep shock.

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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.

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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

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Death of George Michael sparks worldwide reaction

The overnight surprise death of singer George Michael has sparked emotional reaction around the world.

United Kingdom

Music legend George Michael dies aged 53

Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has announced.

Russia

Russia crash: Media crews perish on doomed aircraft

Russian television is mourning nine of its own – reporters and TV crew members from three different channels were on board the military plane that crashed early on Sunday en route to…

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Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68

Tributes are being paid to Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who has died in Spain at the age of 68.

Italy

Berlin suspect's EU journey heaps pressure on open borders

The fact the main suspect in the Berlin attack ended up in Milan while an international manhunt for him was underway is bound to fuel more criticism over Europe's open borders and police cooperation.