Ukraine

Four people killed in fire at Ukrainian COVID-19 hospital

The fire broke out shortly before midnight at an intensive care unit, where patients with acute respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 were being treated.

4 February 2021

World News

Grammy-nominated artist, Sophie, dies in accident in Athens

UK music label Transgressive said the musician passed away after "``True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon."

31 January 2021

World

Thousands of European deaths could be avoided if emissions are cut

Researchers have said around 52,000 deaths in Europe could be prevented each year if emissions are cut to WHO guidelines.

21 January 2021

Norway

No link found after COVID-19 vaccine deaths - Norway Health Authority

Norway has stressed that there was no established link between the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the deaths of elderly people who had been vaccinated.

18 January 2021

Norway

No hope of finding other survivors from Norway's landslide, say police

BREAKING: There is no hope of finding any more survivors from Norway's deadly landslide, say police. Three people are still unaccounted for, while seven others have died.

5 January 2021

Spain

Majority of Spanish MPs vote in favour of law allowing euthanasia

The conservative opposition parties voted against the government's assisted dying bill, with one party claiming the law was "a defeat for everyone, a failure for our health system and our society".

17 December 2020

United Kingdom

Coroner rules air pollution was cause of death of girl in UK first

In what is thought to be the first case of its kind, a coroner has ruled that air pollution contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl in London.

16 December 2020

United Kingdom

John le Carré, author of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', dies aged 89

John le Carre, who worked for Britain's intelligence service before turning his experience into fiction, has died aged 89.

13 December 2020

Portugal

Portugal's immigration chief resigns months after Lisbon airport death

Portugal's immigration chief has resigned after a months-long backlash, following the suspected fatal beating of a Ukrainian man by officials at Lisbon airport last March

9 December 2020

No Comment

Tributes paid to those killed when a car drove into shoppers in Trier

A baby was among five people killed in the incident in western Germany.

2 December 2020

Germany

Trier: Five dead after car hits pedestrians in west German city

A nine-month-old baby is among the victims, police said, adding that the suspect did not appear to have a 'political or religious motive'.

1 December 2020

No Comment

Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona

Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state.

26 November 2020

Greece

Migrant dies after boat partially sinks near Greek island of Rhodes

A speedboat suspected of smuggling migrants partially sank near the Aegean island of Rhodes on Monday, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. One person died, while thirteen others were found safe at the shore.

23 November 2020

World News

Europe's coronavirus cases are rising. But what about COVID-19 deaths?

Coronavirus second wave: How are rising infections in Europe affecting COVID-19 deaths?

19 November 2020

Belarus

EU condemns death of Belarusian artist after police arrest

The European Union has condemned the death of a Belarusian artist, whose passing has sparked emotional tributes in the country.

13 November 2020

United Kingdom

Yorkshire Ripper: 1970s UK serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies

Sutcliffe was one of Britain's most notorious criminals and his murderous rampage during that period mesmerised the country amid a massive police manhunt.

13 November 2020

The Cube

What is the #EndSars movement in Nigeria?

The #EndSars hashtag has been trending for weeks, calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.

21 October 2020

Thailand

Thailand: At least 17 dead as train collides with bus near Bangkok

The accident happened as the tour bus with 65 people on board crossed a railway line east of the capital.

11 October 2020

World News

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000,000

Four European states are amongst the top ten of worst-hit countries: United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain.

28 September 2020

Earth News

Why are wind turbines being painted black?

A single blade on some turbines at a wind farm in Norway has received an interesting paint job.

27 August 2020