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France

Migrant dies in Channel Tunnel after jumping on UK-bound train

A would-be migrant has died in the Channel Tunnel between France and Britain. The person is thought to have died from their injuries after trying to

Portugal

Portugal's former first lady Maria Barroso has died aged 90

Portugal’s former first lady Maria Barroso has died. Lisbon’s Red Cross Hospital said the ex-actress died on Tuesday, 10 days after being admitted

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Migrant dies in Channel Tunnel

USA

Ocean's Eleven and Karate Kid producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Jerry Weintraub, the producer behind the Ocean’s Eleven remakes and the promoter behind some of history’s biggest musical acts, has died. He was 77

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Syria

ISIL video shows mass killings in Syria's Palmyra

Amateur video purportedly shows Islamic State militants carrying out a mass execution in Palmyra’s ancient amphitheatre

Philippines

Ferry owner and crew charged with murder after Philippines boat tragedy

Authorities have charged the owner and crew of a ferry with murder after the vessel capsized in the Philippines killing at least 59 people. A coast

Portugal

Portugal makes final tribute to footballer Eusebio

The remains of legendary footballer Eusebio have been placed in Portugal’s National Pantheon, where outstanding historic figures are kept. His

Netherlands

Hague police detain 200 as riots continue over death of arrested man

A week of unrest has continued in the Hague with a fourth successive night of rioting following the death of a Caribbean man in police custody. Dutch

Egypt

Egypt hits back at 'Islamic State' militants in Sinai Peninsula

The funeral took place on Thursday for one of 17 Egyptian soldiers killed by Islamist militants in the Sinai Peninsula. A large crowd gathered for a

United Kingdom

Britain's "Schindler" Nicolas Winton dies 106

The man that became known as the “ British Schindler” for saving hundreds of Czech children from the Nazis, has died at the age of 106 Nicholas

United Kingdom

‘Britain’s Schindler’, who saved 669 children from Nazis, dies aged 106

Indonesia

Dozens killed as Indonesian military plane crashes on houses in Sumatra

An Indonesian military transport plane has crashed into a residential area in Sumatra, killing dozens of people according to reports. There was

Japan

Two deaths reported after fire on Japan bullet train

Two people have reportedly died after an apparent suicide bid started a fire aboard a bullet train in Japan. According to a Japan rail spokesperson a

Yemen

Car bomb in Yemeni capital causes multiple casualties

A car bomb blast has ripped through an area of Yemen’s capital Sana’a. Unconfirmed reports say at least 28 people have been killed. ISIL militants

USA

Yes co-founder and bass guitarist Chris Squire dies at 67

France

Suspect in French beheading attack admits killing his boss

The suspected Islamist who attempted to blow up a French chemical plant on Friday has admitted killing his manager beforehand. Yassin Salhi (35) has

Russia

Former Russian PM Yevgeny Primakov dies at 85

Yevgeny Primakov, former Russian Prime Minister, foreign minister and spy master has died at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness. A Kremlin

USA

British actor Patrick Macnee, star of The Avengers, dies

British actor Patrick Macnee has died aged 93. He is best known for his starring role in the 1960s TV series The Avengers. Macnee played the part of

Albania

Deadly raid on Albania's 'cannabis kingdom'

A shootout in Albania’s so-called cannabis kingdom has left a police officer dead and two injured. It came after a raid on the village of Lazarat on

Pakistan

Pakistan heatwave death toll climbs above 1,000

The heatwave which has struck southern Pakistan has now claimed more than 1,000 lives – most of them believed to be among the poor, as well as the