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As Pope Benedict is buried, will a tell-all book unearth dark secrets?

Archbishop Georg Gaenswein was one of Benedict's closest confidents. A new book by him promises to reveal the "dark manoeuvres" of his papacy.

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Why did an author fake their suicide on Facebook?

Susan Meachen's account posted news of her passing in 2020. This week, she rose from the dead.

Italy

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis

Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be "roughly similar" to those held for pontiffs who've died while leading the church.

Culture news

Feminist writer Fay Weldon dies, aged 91

The British writer was best known for her novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'

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Vatican

Benedict's admirers flock to Vatican to pay their respects

The remains of former Pontiff Benedict XVI will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica for another two days before his funeral takes place on Thursday.

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Coffin of Brazil football hero Pelé carried onto stadium pitch

The coffin of Brazilian football great Pelé on Monday was carried into the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, where he will lie in state.

Vatican

Thousands line up to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Climate

Human composting: How to stay green after you hit the grave

New York has become the latest US state to legalise terramation - a way for environmentalists to protect the planet long after they’ve left it behind.

Vatican

Ex-pope to lie in state at Vatican's St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis will lead the funeral of his predecessor on Thursday after a period of mourning. Former Pope Benedict XVI will first lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days

Culture news

The Pointer Sisters singer, Anita Pointer, dies aged 74

The group won three Grammy Awards and had 13 US top 20 hit songs in the 1970's and 1980's.

Vatican

European leaders pay tribute to former Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI "worked with soul and intelligence for a more fraternal world," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron.

India

Indian authorities open investigation into Russian tycoon's death

This latest death is one in a series of several high-profile Russian tycoons who have died in unusual circumstances this past year.

Travel News

'Turkey teeth': UK issues travel warning following 22 deaths in Turkey

Tourists are advised to use medical providers who are approved by the Ministry of Health.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: What do Chocolate, Connery, Caine and Shakira have in common? They'll all made their mark on this day in history. Yes, you read that right.

Poland

Poland's only cosmonaut, Mirosław Hermaszewski, dies aged 81

Gen Mirosław Hermaszewski, who circled the Earth in a Soviet spacecraft in 1978, died on Monday at the age of 81.

Greece

Fresh protests in Greece as Roma teenager dies after police shooting

A Roma boy died on Tuesday morning a week after a police officer shot him in the head in northern Greece.

Culture news

‘Twin Peaks' and David Lynch composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

Angelo Badalamenti, the highly-acclaimed composer behind many of David Lynch's works, including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 85.

Iran

Iran executes second man linked to anti-government protests

Majid Reza Rahnavard, was hanged in public in the northern city of Mashad after being sentenced to death for "war against God". The young man was accused of murdering two security officers and wounding four others, an episode to which he allegedly confessed.

Qatar

US sports reporter dies suddenly while covering World Cup

Tributes for Grant Wahl have poured in after he collapsed while covering a match in Qatar.

Health news

Where in Europe is assisted dying legal?

Portugal's parliament has again voted to decriminalise euthanasia, and France is debating it. How do laws on assisted suicide compare across Europe?