Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry Sangha is the fifth and final person to plead guilty to charges connected to the supply of drugs to the actor, who died in October 2023. 04/09/2025
No Comment Punjab faces worst floods in decades as heavy rains continue Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across northern India, killing at least 30 people in Punjab. 03/09/2025
Afghanistan Death toll from earthquake in Afghanistan passes 1,400, Taliban says Rescue teams continued to scour the mountainous eastern regions impacted by the earthquake in a scramble for survivors. 02/09/2025
No Comment Desperate search for survivors after deadly Afghan quake A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500, the Taliban government said on Monday. 01/09/2025
Australia Manhunt for gunman who killed two Australian police officers continues Authorities said the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, is heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival as a massive search entered its second day. 27/08/2025
France France to sue video platform Kick for 'negligence' after user's death Paris is suing the Australian platform for alleged negligence following the death of streamer Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, while on air. 27/08/2025
Culture news Spain's Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dies aged 42 The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness. 26/08/2025
Europe News Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit. 22/08/2025
Culture news Explained: French streamer’s death sheds light on 'trash streaming' French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon. 21/08/2025
Spain One dead and 19 injured after migrant shipwreck found off Mallorca The vessel was found more than four kilometres off Mallorca’s southern coast after a private boat rescued an immigrant from the sea who alerted authorities to the shipwreck. 20/08/2025
France France probes death of streamer over concerns of 'horrifying' violence Raphael Graven — who was known online as Jean Pormanove or JP — died during a live stream after days of violence and abuse, according to reports. 20/08/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty. 19/08/2025
USA Heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee kill at least four At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge. 14/08/2025
Health news Inside Slovenia’s debate over its new assisted dying law Slovenian lawmakers passed an assisted dying bill last month, but opponents are already rallying to repeal it. 13/08/2025
USA At least two people dead, 10 injured in US Steel plant explosion The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania. 12/08/2025
Healthcare Italy sees botulism outbreaks linked to contaminated food Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can be fatal in extreme circumstances. 11/08/2025
Gaza Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, claiming he led "a terrorist cell of Hamas," allegations al-Sharif and the media network had previously denied. 11/08/2025
Turkey One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul. 11/08/2025
Culture news Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at show Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and has so far raised more than £15,000 (€17,000). 06/08/2025
Culture news ‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33 Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond." 06/08/2025