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Switzerland

Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps

Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers.

Culture news

Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere

In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

USA

US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.

Culture news

Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville star, dies at 36

The child star rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes before earning two Golden Globe nominations for Nashville.

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World News

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers

At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed.

Europe News

Jason Arday found dead at home after Cambridge plagiarism scandal

Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis.

Culture news

Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict

It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history

“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.

Sport

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

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Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard

Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service

Europe News

Morocco says initial probe shows 11 people died trying to reach Ceuta

Rabat said its figures only reflect migrants who died while attempting to rush into Spain's north African exclave, but are working with Spanish authorities to identify all fatalities, including those in Ceuta.

Health news

Over 5,800 excess deaths recorded in France during the June heatwave

At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003.

Culture news

Tributes paid to 18-year-old Deaf star Kaylee Hottle after car crash

Deaf actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car accident on Tuesday, at the age of 18. The tragic news was announced by her father and several celebrities have paid tribute to the young star.

Europe News

Journalist behind Trump-Meloni row Daniele Compatangelo dies suddenly

The La7 journalist died at the age of 50 after falling ill. In recent months, he had risen to prominence with his exclusive interview with US President Donald Trump, which ignited a political storm in Italy.

Europe News

Boy, 13, dies as fountain collapses amid Spain's World Cup celebration

Three other people were seriously injured in the accident, which happened when the fountain collapsed during celebrations of Spain's World Cup win.

Venezuela

Venezuela's interim leader defends twin earthquake disaster response

Delcy Rodríguez has hit back at criticism over her government’s response to the quakes, rejecting accusations of slow rescue efforts and claims that official casualty figures have been under-reported.

Health news

France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during June heatwave

The number of deaths rose most sharply in the Île-de-France region, up 62.8%. A similar surge was also reported in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

Health news

Your morning coffee could be protecting your liver, study says

Drinking coffee — even decaf — is linked to lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death, a new study has found.

Earth News

France: baby dies of heat, fourth child death this week

An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with hyperthermia in a car on 23 June in Marseille, apparently forgotten by a parent on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work.

Climate

French heatwave: three-year-old found dead in car

The boy climbed into the unlocked car while out of his parents' sight; his mother was hospitalised in shock. Two other children died in Carpentras on Monday.