2 h. ago Football starlet, 16, dies in car crash on eve of completing dream transfer

Éder Smic Valencia died in a car crash aged just 16 in Colombia, with the forward having been due to fly to the US this week to reportedly sign with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls

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4 h. ago James Whale's funeral: Eamonn Holmes joins Lizzie Cundy, Nigel Farage, Jeremy Kyle and Matt Goss in leading the mourners following his tragic death from cancer aged 74

James, who made a name for himself with his irreverent radio banter, died last month aged 74 following a long battle with cancer .

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4 h. ago James Whale's funeral: Eamonn Holmes joins Lizzie Cundy, Nigel Farage and Matt Goss leading the mourners following his tragic death from cancer aged 74

James, who made a name for himself with his irreverent radio banter, died last month aged 74 following a long battle with cancer .

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7 h. ago French anaesthetist goes on trial accused of poisonings that killed 12 patients

Frédéric Péchier, 53, allegedly targeted 30 children and adults at clinic, some of whom could not be resuscitatedA French anaesthetist accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients between the ages of four and 89, 12 of whom died, has gone on trial in the city where he worked.Frédéric Péchier, 53, worked at two clinics in the eastern city of Besançon when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017. Twelve could not be resuscitated. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Footballer, 16, dies in horror crash just days before dream transfer unveiling

A promising young footballer has died in a horror car crash aged just 16, days before he was due to fly to New York to reportedly sign for MLS team New York Red Bulls

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8 h. ago Duchess of Kent's granddaughter Lady Marina Windsor and model goddaughter India Hicks share heartfelt tributes to late royal after she passed away age 92

Katharine, the Duke of Kent's wife, passed away aged 92 last Thursday, with Buckingham Palace announcing that she died 'peacefully' at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.

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12 h. ago WWE and AEW wrestler dies aged just 39 after suffering 'critical' heart attack

Jaka, whose real name was Jonathan Echevarria, appeared in both WWE and AEW, and held the prestigious EVOLVE tag team titles alongside long-time partner Sean Maluta

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26 h. ago Wrestling star tragically dies aged 21 just months after being 'hit by tour bus'

Taishin Nagao had been a prodigy in the wrestling world in Japan but sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by his tour bus in May — wounds that would kill him

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28 h. ago Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s influencer’ who died age 15, declared a saint by Pope Leo

London-born Italian, who died in 2006, built websites to spread Catholic teaching and is credited with two miraclesA London-born Italian teenage computer whiz who died in 2006 age 15, has been declared the Catholic church’s first millennial saint during an open-air Mass in a packed St Peter’s Square.Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia, built multilingual websites to spread Catholic teaching, later earning him the nickname “God’s influencer”. He was canonised by Pope Leo XIV alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, another young Catholic activist, who died a century ago. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Michael Mosley's wife reveals her devastating regret a year after his tragic death

Beloved TV doctor Michael Mosley died aged 67 after going missing during a walk on the Greek island of Symi in June last year; his body was found days later, with heatstroke suspected as the cause

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32 h. ago Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s influencer’ who died aged 15, declared a saint by Pope Leo

London-born Italian, who died in 2006, built websites to spread Catholic teaching and is credited with two miraclesPope Leo XIV has declared the London-born Italian Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 age 15, the Catholic church’s first millennial saint during an open-air mass in a packed St Peter’s Square.Carlo, who died of leukaemia, built websites to spread Catholic teaching, earning him the nickname “God’s influencer”. He was canonised alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, another young Catholic activist, who died a century ago. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Sydney Airport freight handler dies at work after being struck by a vehicle

An airport worker, believed to be aged in his 40s, has tragically died following a horrific incident at Sydney Airport this weekend - police are now investigating the incident

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55 h. ago Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, looks solemn as she dons black attire for her first public engagement since Duchess of Kent died aged 92

The royal, 60, is currently on a four-day visit to Canada and arrived in the country on Thursday night before news of the Duchess' death was announced on Friday morning.

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60 h. ago Duchess of Kent played crucial role in reuniting tennis legend with family

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, but her involvement in a creating an emotional moment will live long in the memory of one tennis legend

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60 h. ago Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame goalie who led Canadiens to six Stanley Cups, dies aged 78

Backstopped Montreal to six Stanley Cups in 1970sCanadian PM Mark Carney pays tribute to legendDryden was also author, Leafs president and MPKen Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78.The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden’s appointed by the family contacted the organization, adding he died peacefully Friday at his home. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Tragic Duchess of Kent made the bold decision to give up her royal title

The Duchess of Kent, who was married to the late Queen's cousin, the Duke of Kent, died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday in a poignant tribute

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2 d. ago Mark Volman dead at 78: The Turtles founding member passes away after 'unexpected illness'

The co-founder of an iconic 1960s rock band has died aged 78.

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2 d. ago Rocker from iconic 1960s band dies after 'unexpected illness' as tributes pour in

Beloved musician Mark Volman, who was a founding member of the iconic 1960s band The Turtles, has sadly died at the age of 78 after a "brief, unexpected illness"

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3 d. ago Freddie Mercury's friends 'can't accept' secret child claims

Queen legend Freddie Mercury died at the age of 45 in 1991 and now his friends have slammed claims that he fathered a secret daughter before his death

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3 d. ago Crowds gather outside Giorgio Armani’s Milan HQ to pay respects before funeral

Funeral chamber to be set up at Teatro Armani where people can view casket before a private service on MondayGiorgio Armani obituaryElegant, determined, a little unknowable: Giorgio Armani is gone but will never be forgottenA life in picturesTwice a year, the usually calm Via Bergognone in Milan shuts down due to excited fashion week crowds descending on Teatro Armani. Home to the Giorgio Armani headquarters since 2000, the sprawling space includes a purpose-built theatre where each show season a catwalk is constructed.On Friday, crowds again began to gather outside, but this time the mood was much more sombre. They had come to pay their final respects to the visionary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on Thursday at the age of 91. Continue reading...

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