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What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

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Could Almodóvar's 'pro-euthanasia' film lead to legislative change?

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar won the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival for his first English-language feature 'The Room Next Door'. The film deals with a topic that is still taboo for many: euthanasia. Can the film - or any film - engender changes to policy?

Europe News

Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

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Venice 2024: Pedro Almodóvar's new film 'is in favour of euthanasia’

Returning to the Lido this year after 2021’s 'Parallel Mothers', Pedro Almodóvar's English-language debut stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore as two friends who confront life, death, and the controversial topic of euthanasia.

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Europe News

Famous ‘Russian spy’ whale found dead in Norwegian waters

The white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” was first spotted in Norway in April 2019 not far from Russian waters wearing a harness, igniting rumors he may be a Moscow spy.

Culture news

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

He was performing at Hamden Town Center Park when he collapsed Friday evening, town chief of staff said.

Europe News

One tourist killed and two others missing in Iceland glacier collapse

A group of about 25 foreign tourists from several nationalities were exploring the caves of the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland when the ice collapsed, authorities said.

Europe News

House fire in northern Serbia kills 6, including 4 children

The fire broke out in Novi Sad, some 90 kilometres north of Belgrade.

Iran

At least 28 killed in Pakistani Shiite pilgrims bus crash in Iran

A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite pilgrims to Iraq crashed in Yazd province on Tuesday night, killing at least 28 people and injuring 23, 14 of whom are in serious condition.

Culture news

Matthew Perry: Five charged in death of Friends star

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors.

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Arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's death

An arrest has been made in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, according to US media reports.

Gaza

Palestinian death toll in Gaza hits 40,000, authorities say

The announcement by Gaza's Health Ministry came amid another push by international mediators to broker a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

Austria

Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner dies aged 91

Lugner underwent heart surgery in July as he battled with poor health.

Green News

Record high temperatures in Tokyo left 123 people dead in July

Tokyo residents have been urged to pay attention to heatstroke warnings as high temperatures continue into August.

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Looting at residence of Bangladeshi PM after her resignation

The end to Sheikh Hasina's 15 years in power came after weeks of violent unrest during which nearly 300 people died, according to local media reports.

Bangladesh

Two dead following violent protests in Bangladesh

Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly.

Culture news

Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death revealed – one year after her death

Beloved singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to her death certificate.

Green News

3 hottest days ever were all this week: Is climate change to blame?

"People are going to die and those deaths are preventable", said one public health expert.

Europe News

Two dead and 13 injured as walkway collapses in Naples

800 residents were evacuated from the apartment block in Le Vele di Scampia, which was a setting for the TV series ‘Gomorrah’.