Tag: death
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby’s death
A couple have been jailed for 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter when they went on the run with her to avoid dealing with social services. Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were sentenced on Monday after being found guilty in July following a lengthy retrial at the Old…
Measles Death Shows How Virus Can Hide in the Brain for Years
Child’s Death Shows How Measles in the Brain Can Kill Years after an Infection A child in Los Angeles County has died from a rare but always fatal brain disorder that develops years after a measles infection. Experts underscore the need for vaccination to protect the most vulnerable By Andrea Thompson edited by Clara Moskowitz…
Savannah Chrisley “Devastated” by Death of Friend Charlie Kirk
Chrisley Knows Best star Savannah Chrisley mourned the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk after he was shot and killed on a college campus in Utah Sept. 10. Savannah Chrisley is heartbroken over the death of Charlie Kirk. Hours after the Turning Point USA co-founder was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at a…
South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody
Death of anti-apartheid activist in 1977 after police beat him into a coma sparked outrage across the world South African prosecutors will reopen an inquest into the death of the prominent anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, nearly 50 years after he died in police custody. Biko, the founder of South Africa’s Black Consciousness Movement, died in…
Baby Found Dead in Kentucky Athlete’s Closet: Cause of Death Update
One week after University of Kentucky athlete Laken Snelling was arrested in connection to a dead infant found in a closet, autopsy results providing further insight into the baby’s tragic death. New information surrounding the tragic death of a University of Kentucky cheerleader’s baby has been shared. One week after Laken Ashlee Snelling was arrested in connection…
Bacteria in Spacecraft Clean Rooms Can Go Dormant, Evading Death
This Sneaky Spacecraft Bacteria Can Play Dead to Survive A type of bacteria found in clean rooms has an unexpected method of survival, with implications for planetary protection By Stephanie Pappas edited by Clara Moskowitz NASA’s Curiosity rover is prepared for launch in the clean room at the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion…
Donald Trump Breaks Silence on Health After Death Hoax
Amid rumors that Donald Trump had died, the president shared an all-caps update on his health, stressing,“NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.” President Donald Trump is feeling fine. Amid rumors that the 79-year-old had died after several days without a public appearance, he shut down the speculation ahead of an Oval Office announcement Sept.…
Emilie Kiser Breaks Silence on 3-Year-Old Son Trigg’s Tragic Death
Emilie Kiser spoke out publicly for the first time three months after her son Trigg Kiser drowned at the age of 3 in her family’s pool. Emilie Kiser has spoken out amid an unimaginable loss. Three months after her and husband Brady Kiser’s 3-year-old son Trigg Kiser drowned in the family’s pool, Emilie shared a…
Texas company pleads guilty to 2021 construction worker trench death
By Josh Peck A Texas construction company that was one of scores across the country whose employees have died after trenches they were working in collapsed, reached a plea deal Tuesday with prosecutors. Austin-based D Guerra Construction LLC agreed to plead guilty in connection with the death of Juan José Galvan Batalla, 24, of Bastrop,…
Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who accused the Duke of York and the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexual assault, will be published in October. Ms Giuffre had finished working on the book, titled Nobody’s Girl, before she took her own life in Australia in April, at the age of 41. Publishing house…
Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years
Lemi Limbu, who was convicted of murdering her daughter, has severe intellectual disabilities and ‘absolutely should not be in prison’, say campaigners Pressure is mounting on the Tanzanian government to release a woman with severe intellectual disabilities who has been in prison awaiting execution for 13 years. Lemi Limbu, who is now in her early…
Todd and Julie Chrisley Break Silence on Nic Kerdiles’ Death
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley spoke out for the first time following the death of their daughter Savannah Chrisley’s ex-fiancé Nic Kerdiles in 2023 following a motorcycle accident. Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s family will never be the same. Almost two years after the death of their daughter Savannah Chrisley’s ex-fiancé Nic Kerdiles, the Chrisley Knows…
Brandon Blackstock’s Seizures Were “Contributing” Factor in Death
One week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death at 48, his death certificate shared he experienced seizures amid his cancer battle. New information about Brandon Blackstock’s tragic passing has come to light. More than one week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband died on Aug. 7 at age 48, his death certificate is sharing more insight…
Hulk Hogan’s Ex Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on His “Shocking” Death
Five days after Hulk Hogan died July 24 at the age of 71, the WWE legend’s ex-wife Linda Hogan—who was married to him for 26 years before their split—made her first public statement about his passing. Linda Hogan is reflecting on her decades-long bond with Hulk Hogan. Four days after the retired wrestling star died…
How Worst Cooks in America Paid Tribute to Anne Burrell After Death
One month after Anne Burrell died by suicide at age 55, the Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America honored its late host with a special tribute during the July 28 premiere of its 29th season. Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Worst Cooks in America is honoring its host. One month after Anne Burrell died by…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death Revealed
After Anne Burrell’s passing in June, the Food Network star’s cause of death has been revealed as suicide, according to the New York City’s medical examiner’s office. New details have emerged in Anne Burrell’s death investigation. The beloved Food Network star died by suicide at the age of 55 on June 17, the New York…
‘A hospital gave us two death certificates for dad to cover up their mistake’
The family of a man who was issued with two death certificates after he died following a heart procedure says the hospital covered up what happened to him. Brian Holmes died at Castle Hill Hospital, near Hull, which the BBC last month revealed was at the centre of a police investigation into several deaths. The…
UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’
Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessment Labour’s deep aid cuts will hit children’s education and increase the risk of disease and death in some African countries, according to the government’s own impact assessment. Keir Starmer announced earlier this year that he would reduce the…
How Malcolm-Jamal Warner Said He Wanted to Be Remembered Before Death
Two months before Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic passing following an accidental drowning, the Cosby Show alum got candid on what kind of legacy he hoped to leave behind after his death. More insight into Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s final days have been uncovered. Two months before his tragic passing following an accidental drowning, the Cosby Show alum—who played…
Tracee Ellis Ross Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner After His Tragic Death
Following Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic death, his Reed Between the Lines costar Tracee Ellis shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. Tracee Ellis Ross is mourning the tragic loss of a dear friend. Shortly after news broke that The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner died from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at age 54, the Black-ish…
Unpacking the Conspiracy Around Dan Rivera’s Death, the Annabelle Doll
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera was found dead while on tour with Annabelle. Now, some fans are blaming his untimely death on the allegedly possessed doll, which inspired The Conjuring films. The internet has been conjuring up theories around the sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera. While on the Devils on the Run Tour featuring…
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four…
Kansas City Chiefs Owner Mourns Death of Relative in Texas Floods
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family are mourning the loss of their 9-year-old cousin Janie Hunt, who was killed in the devastating Texas floods that hit Camp Mystic. The Hunt family is expressing their grief. After Texas-based Camp Mystic confirmed 27 campers and counselors have died in the flash floods that hit…
Julian McMahon’s Ex-Wife Brooke Burns Reacts to His Death
After Julian McMahon died July 2 following a private battle with cancer at age 56, his ex-wife Brooke Burns—with whom he shares 25-year-old daughter Madison—paid tribute to the late Charmed actor. Brooke Burns is remembering her ex-husband Julian McMahon. After the news broke that the Charmed star died in his Florida home on July 2…
Can Life Survive the Death of the Sun?
The UniverseFridays When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant, Will Any Planet Be Safe? The future is bright—too bright—for life as we know it once the sun transforms into a red giant star By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the far-future sun, swollen to become a red giant star, as…
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
This video can not be played Watch Diogo Jota’s best career moments The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of…
Review – Zatanna #5: Dance of Death
Ray: This series has been one of the best Zatanna comics in a long time, and has added a lot of new elements to Zatanna’s roster for the future. But to resolve this conflict, Zatanna’s going to have to go back to the past. In a flashback segment, we get a much darker version of…
As Israel turns its focus to Iran, the death toll mounts in Gaza — and hunger deepens
By Aya Batrawy , Anas Baba , Abu Bakr Bashir GAZA CITY and DUBAI — Israel’s primary focus is now its war with Iran, but Israeli troops are still holding territory deep inside Gaza, and Tuesday marked the deadliest day in recent weeks for Palestinians there trying to reach food distribution sites and trucks. Health…
Lauren Miller’s Husband Shares Update on Their Newborn After Her Death
Days after his wife Lauren Miller, a Real Housewives of New York City and Salt Lake City executive, died after giving birth to their son Jackson, Kevin Miller shared an update on their newborn. Kevin Miller is sharing an update on his and Lauren Miller’s baby boy. Days after the Real Housewives executive died on…
Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies
By The Associated Press AHMEDABAD, India — Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college…
Kenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody
James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official online A Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused outrage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces. Constable James…
Austria school shooting death toll rises to 11 after victim dies in hospital
Ten people have been killed in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, in what is the deadliest gun attack in the country’s recent history. Police said the 21-year-old gunman, a former student, took his own life in a school bathroom shortly after. The incident took place at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in the…
We quit our jobs, sold our home and spent 10 years fighting for truth over daughter’s death
Warning: This article contains upsetting details and reference to suicide There didn’t seem to be anything out of the ordinary when Jane Figueiredo spoke to her daughter that night on the phone. “Alice asked me to bring her some snacks for the next time we visited,” Jane says. But that call, at 22:15 on 6…
Is NASA Ready for Death in Space?
Are We Ready for Death in Space? NASA has quietly taken steps to prepare for a death in space. We need to ask how nations will deal with this inevitability now, as more people start traveling off the planet By Peter Cummings In 2012 NASA stealthily slipped a morgue into orbit. No press release. No…
Black Death Plague Bacterium Became Less Fatal thanks to Just One Genetic Tweak
Black Death Plague That Killed Millions Became Less Fatal because of This Genetic Tweak Reducing the copies of one gene in the bubonic plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, made it less deadly but potentially more transmissible By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Scanning electron micrograph of Yersinia pestis, which causes bubonic plague, on proventricular spines of a Xenopsylla…
Emilie Kiser’s Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
Emilie Kiser’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to speak out about the death of his 3-year-old nephew Trigg Kiser as he reflected on “how fragile this life is.” Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting…
Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change
By Michael Copley A lawsuit filed in a Washington state court claims oil companies are responsible for the death of a woman in Seattle during a record-breaking heat wave several years ago. The case marks the first time oil companies have been sued over the death of a person in a “climate disaster,” according to…
Mahmoud Khalil told a judge his deportation could be a death sentence. Here’s why
Adrian Florido JENA, La. — The immigration judge was looking out over her courtroom. Mahmoud Khalil was sitting at a table next to his lawyers as they tried to convince her not to order him deported to the Middle East. “His life is at stake, your honor,” one of them, Marc Van Der Hout, told…
The Creepy Calculus of Measuring Death Risk
The Creepy Calculus of Measuring Death Risk Meet micromorts and microlives, statistical units that help mathematicians to calculate risk By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas People are generally bad at assessing probabilities. That’s why we have irrational fears and why we overestimate our odds of winning the lottery. Whenever I have to travel by…
Julia Roberts Mourns Death of Beloved Dog Myrtle After 19 Years
Oscar winner Julia Roberts shared a heartwarming message while sharing the passing of her and husband Danny Moder’s dog Myrtle, who lived for 19 years. Julia Roberts has said goodbye to a woman’s best friend. In a touching tribute, the Oscar winner announced the sad news that her beloved dog Myrtle has died after spending…
Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation – report
Aid cuts, conflict, climate and economic shocks contribute to sixth consecutive rise in numbers facing ‘high levels of food insecurity’ Acute food insecurity continues to rise at an alarming rate, with almost 300 million people at risk of death through starvation, new analysis reveals. Escalating conflict and cuts to humanitarian aid along with climate and…
Constance Marten cross-examined by partner Mark Gordon over baby death
Gordon, who is not legally trained, led the questioning after a judge allowed it. He is now representing himself in the case and is not using barristers. The couple stand accused of manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of their child, Victoria, whose body was found in a Brighton shed in March 2023. They…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Shares Regrets After Son Garrison’s Death
After Sister Wives stars Kody Brown and ex Janelle Brown’s son Garrison died by suicide last March, the patriarch expressed his regrets while reflecting on his grief journey in the latest episode. Content warning: This article includes mention of suicide. Kody Brown is looking back with a new perspective. More than one year after the…
Fourteen children arrested over boy’s fire death in Gateshead
Fourteen children have been arrested over the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire at an industrial unit. The blaze broke out at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening. It was extinguished but a body believed to be that of Layton Carr, who had been reported missing,…
Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agents
Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death Rodney Scott, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has been accused by a former top official of orchestrating a “cover-up” over the death of a man detained while trying…
Actress Sophie Nyweide’s Mother Speaks Out After Her Death
Sophie Nyweide’s mother Shelly Gibson spoke out about the former child star’s tragic death at age 21, just over a week after her daughter’s body was found on a riverbank in Vermont. Shelly Gibson is mourning the death of her daughter. Hours after news broke that former actress Sophie Nyweide died April 14 at 24,…
‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two actors die
After two actors died in Owerri, Imo State, AGN head Emeka Rollas drew comparisons to events last year, when popular Nollywood actor Junior Pope drowned The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for mass prayers and increased unionisation after the death of two actors in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State.…
After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor
By Willem Marx As cardinals from around the world start to gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, conversations are already beginning over his likely successor. It’s difficult to know how the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in the highly secretive elections — known as the conclave — will negotiate to lead the Catholic Church…
A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown
Russia-Ukraine War The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay. By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina The travel agency offered tours aimed solely at men, and that was enough to attract the attention of the…
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’
WHO warns there is urgent need for care capacity, while US agency says number of dead could eventually exceed 10,000 The fallout from Myanmar’s earthquake has overwhelmed parts of the healthcare system, the World Health Organization has said, as the official death toll rose to more than 2,000, with many more missing. “The earthquake’s devastation…
Myanmar earthquake: death toll passes 1,600 as search for survivors continues
Aid agencies warn of ‘extremely difficult’ response amid Myanmar’s continuing civil war with true scale of disaster yet to emerge The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar has passed 1,600, as rescuers continue a desperate search for survivors and aid agencies warn of an “extremely difficult” response amid the country’s continuing conflict.…
Kenyan man who spent decade on death row sues London police for role in wrongful conviction
New emails reveal ‘panic’ inside the Home Office at the case of Ali Kololo, who was wrongly imprisoned for the 2011 murder of British tourist David Tebbutt A Kenyan man who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death over an attack on British tourists is suing the Metropolitan police over its role in the case.…
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
Pope Francis In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a while, to recover. By Jason Horowitz and Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Rome The pope’s doctors did not think he…
Pregnant Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce Mourn Death of Dog Baloo
As they prepare for baby No. 4, Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce are navigating the loss of their Irish woldhound Baloo, who died one year after the death of their dog Winnie. As they prepare to expand their family, Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce and their three daughters are navigating a tragic loss. The host of…
A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August
By Joe Hernandez Law enforcement authorities in South Dakota say a woman who had been missing since last summer was murdered by a member of the U.S. Air Force. Quinterius Chappelle was arrested on a federal charge of second-degree murder in the death of Sahela Sangrait, according to a social media post by the Pennington…
Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59
At least 59 people have been killed and more than 155 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials say. The blaze broke out around 02:30 (01:30 GMT) at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town around 100 km (60 miles) east of the capital, Skopje, where 1,500 people were attending a concert by…
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin Scheck Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Abdi Latif Dahir, Justin Scheck and Kiana Hayeri spent months visiting cities and remote villages in Kenya and Uganda. On any given day in Kenya, dozens,…
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s ‘reckless’ behaviour led to baby’s death, retrial told
A young baby girl would still be alive today if it were not for the “reckless and ultimately grossly negligent conduct” of her parents, a jury has heard. Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, deny manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child. They are facing a retrial at…
The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don’t want
The UK was once ranked the best country in the world for end-of-life care – but that’s not the case any longer. And according to experts, the problem runs far deeper than money The people closest to Terry Leader remember him as a man who was always laughing. He emigrated to the UK from the…
Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Made Rare Outing 5 Years Before Death
Dolly Patron’s ultra-private husband Carl Dean, who died March 3 at the age of 82, was last photographed in public over five years before his passing, marking his first public outing in four decades. Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean preferred the quiet life. Before the country music legend announced March 3 that her husband of…
First Measles Death, Outbreaks of Mysterious Illness in DRC and Microbes in Space
The Latest on Measles in the U.S, a Mystery Illness in the DRC and the Flu Vaccines In this news roundup, we cover outbreak updates, microbes in space and a brain turned to glass. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! And happy March. For Scientific American’s Science Quickly,…
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Death Investigation: 911 Call Revealed
Following news of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths, a 911 call was released revealing how the caller discovered the couple’s deceased bodies in their Sante Fe, N.M., home. The moment police were notified about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa‘s deaths has surfaced. Shortly after the legendary actor, 95, and his wife, 64,…
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa Death: Police Say 2 Dogs Survived
After Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead Feb. 26, authorities are providing more insight into what they found in the couple’s home. More information is coming to light about Gene Hackman’s death. After the Hollywood titan was found dead in his New Mexico home alongside his wife of more…
Michelle Trachtenberg’s Ex Shawn Ashmore Speaks Out on Her Death
Shawn Ashmore, who dated Michelle Trachtenberg from 2004 to 2006, paid tribute to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star after she died Feb. 26 at the age of 39. Shawn Ashmore is honoring his ex. The X-Men alum, who dated Michelle Trachtenberg from 2004 to 2006, shared a tribute to the late actress following news…
Liam Payne’s Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) Revealed at Time of Death
More questions are getting answered in the investigation into Liam Payne‘s death. Over four months after he fatally fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina, details of the One Direction member’s have been revealed. And the test results showed that Payne had a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .27 percent at the time of his…
Woman charged in dating app druggings and one death of older men in Las Vegas
FBI says Aurora Phelps met men online for dating then drugged them and stole cars and money A woman used online dating apps to lure at least four older men to meet her in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance scheme, FBI officials in Las…
Argentina court drops charges against three people over Liam Payne death
Charges of criminal negligence dropped against three key defendants over death of British singer in October A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos…
tWich’s Mom Details Estrangement From Grandkids After His Death
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mother Connie Boss Alexander and his brother Dre Rose shared the events that led to their estrangement from his and Allison Holker’s children Maddox, Zaia and Wesley. Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mother wants to repair her relationship with her grandchildren. More than two years after the Ellen DeGeneres Show producer’s death by suicide…
Hundreds of women raped and burned to death after Goma prison set on fire
Atrocity follows escape of thousands of male inmates amid chaos as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seize eastern DRC city Hundreds of women were raped and burned alive during the chaos after a Rwandan-backed rebel group entered the Congolese city of Goma last week. The female inmates were attacked in their wing inside Goma’s Munzenze prison during…
Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects
Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services Clinics in Uganda are scrambling to find new sources for vital HIV drugs, aid workers in Bangladesh fear refugee camp infrastructure will crumble, and mobile health units may have…
Auschwitz holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation
By The Associated Press OSWIECIM, Poland — The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked on Monday at the site of the former death camp, a ceremony that is widely being treated as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend. Elderly…
Bulgarian police ‘blocked rescue’ of teenage migrants who froze to death
Report by rights groups alleges border police refused to rescue boys and blocked activists’ efforts to save them Bulgarian authorities have been accused of ignoring emergency calls and obstructing efforts to rescue three Egyptian teenage boys, who later died in sub-zero temperatures near the Bulgarian-Turkish border in late December. A dossier of evidence compiled by…
Flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter’s death
By Alana Wise Flags will be flown at full-staff on Jan. 20 for Donald Trump’s inauguration as president, despite an order from President Biden to lower the flags to half-staff in remembrance of the late President Jimmy Carter. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican, announced the decision to raise the flags to full…
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up…
Vanderpump Rules’ Katie Maloney Is “Numb” After Death of Father
Vanderpump Rules alum Katie Maloney is mourning the death of her dad Richard Maloney, who passed away Jan. 5. His cause of death has not been shared. Katie Maloney is in mourning. The Vanderpump Rules alum shared that her dad Richard Maloney died on Jan. 5. “I feel like I am a stranger to grief,”…
Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Analysis estimates death toll by end of June was 64,260, with 59% being women, children and people over 65 Research published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza during the first nine months of the Israel-Hamas war was about 40% higher than numbers recorded by the Palestinian territory’s health ministry.…
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
The Palestinian death toll from the war in Gaza could be substantially higher than official figures reported by the Hamas-run health ministry, research published in The Lancet medical journal suggests. The UK-led study covered the first nine months of the war, which began when Hamas gunmen attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. It used data…
Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to rise
Burned areas cover more than 30,000 acres of LA and teams search for casualties as fires continue to rage Crews were combing through the rubble in Los Angeles with cadaver dogs in search of additional victims from the still burning fire siege that has forced tens of thousands to flee and reduced entire neighborhoods to…
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video. In the videos shared on social media, protesters can be seen hurling objects at police and officers beating some demonstrators in Pucheng in Shaanxi province. Authorities said the teenager fell to his death…
Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death brings rivalry between Marine and niece into focus
Family seeks to show a united front as French minister condemns ‘shameful’ celebrations of his demise The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen looked likely to reignite rivalries in his family over who is the rightful heir to the far-right political dynasty, as the French government condemned as “simply shameful” crowds of people who took to…
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death
Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole during the London World Para Athletics Championships in 2017. Keith Davies, the…
Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as UK inquest opens
Singer Liam Payne’s medical cause of death has been confirmed in a UK inquest opening as “polytrauma”. The One Direction star died on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Polytrauma is a term for multiple traumatic injuries which have been sustained to a person’s body and organ…
Morning coffee may lower risk of heart disease-related death, research suggests
The time of day you drink a cup of coffee may lower the risk of an early death, new research suggests. The study found that people who drank coffee in the morning had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and had a lower mortality risk than all-day coffee consumers – but the research…
Meghan Markle Mourns Death of Beloved Dog Guy
Meghan Markle shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late dog, Guy, noting she “cried too many tears to count” following his death. Meghan Markle has lost a faithful friend. The Duchess of Sussex announced the death of her dog, Guy, sharing a montage of photos and videos of her adored pet alongside her family, including…
Meghan ‘devastated’ after death of rescue dog
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “devastated” following the death of her dog, Guy. In a post on Instagram, Meghan said had “cried too many tears to count” over the dog’s passing and thanked him for “so many years of unconditional love”. The duchess said she had adopted the beagle from an animal…
Schools in England face ‘death by a thousand cuts’, headteachers say
Rising costs likely to outstrip funding in coming year, despite recent injections of additional money Schools in England are facing “death by a thousand cuts”, headteachers have said, after a leading economics thinktank said rising costs are likely to outstrip funding in the coming year, despite recent injections of additional money. Without more ambitious government…
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported—How Worried Should We Be?
What Does First U.S Bird Flu Death Tell Experts about Disease Severity? Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild By Tanya Lewis edited by Dean Visser The first human death in the U.S. from the H5N1 avian influenza virus was reported this week.…
Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus
A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a double-decker bus in what police have described as “a horrendous crime”. The victim was killed on the 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road in Woolwich, south-east London, at about 14:30 GMT. The teenager died at the…
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, as an international mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence. The number of killings increased by more than 20% compared…
Aubrey Plaza calls husband’s death ‘unimaginable tragedy’
US actress Aubrey Plaza and the family of her husband Jeff Baena have described his death as an “unimaginable tragedy”. Director and screenwriter Baena died on Friday at the age of 47. The Los Angeles County medical examiner gave the cause of death as suicide. The director and screenwriter was found at a home close…
More than 200 death and injury cases at NHS trust now under investigation
A police investigation into allegations of preventable deaths and injuries at an NHS trust has doubled the number of cases it is looking at, BBC News can reveal. The claims centre on care and treatment provided by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust between 2015 and 2021. Sussex Police started looking in 2023 into an initial…
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
By Will Stone The U.S. has recorded its first death in a person infected with bird flu. The patient was a resident of southwest Louisiana who was hospitalized last month with the first known severe case of bird flu in the country. On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Health said the person had died from…
Aubrey Plaza Breaks Silence on Husband Jeff Baena’s Death
Three days after Aubrey Plaza’s husband, director Jeff Baena, died at the age of 47, the actress spoke out on the loss. Aubrey Plaza is grieving after her husband Jeff Baena‘s death. The Parks and Recreation alum spoke out for the first time since Baena, her frequent collaborator and husband of five years, passed away…
RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne’s death
RuPaul has said his heart is “broken” after the death of James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne. “I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,” he wrote on Instagram. The Vivienne, who was 32 and won…
Aubrey Plaza’s Husband Jeff Baena Honored at Globes After His Death
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet said during his 2025 Golden Globes acceptance speech that his heart was with Aubrey Plaza in the wake of her filmmaker husband Jeff Baena’s sudden death. Brady Corbet used his winning moment in the spotlight to remember what the film community just lost so tragically. The 2025 Golden Globe winner…
Jeff Baena Mourned by Molly Shannon and More Stars After His Death
Following news of the death of director Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, several actors who worked with him paid tribute. Jeff Baena received heartfelt tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood following his death. Following news of that the director, husband of Aubrey Plaza, had died by suicide at 47 Jan. 3, Molly Shannon and…
William’s ‘sorrow over pal’s death’ and ‘bleak midwinter’
The Sunday Telegraph is among the front pages to feature a picture of Edward Pettifer, the British man killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. He was the stepson of a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. “Wills’ sorrow at Brit terror death,” is the Sunday People’s headline, while…
Director Jeff Baena’s Cause of Death Revealed
Los Angeles officials have released more details about the death of director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband. More details about the death of director Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, have been revealed. The 47-year-old, who was also a screenwriter, died by suicide, according to Los Angeles medical examiner records, viewed by E! News.…
Prince William Reacts to Death of Ex-Nanny’s Stepson in Terror Attack
Prince William is mourning the death of Edward “Ed” Pettifer, son of his former nanny, Alexandra Pettifer, also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans hit close to home for Prince William and Prince Harry. London’s Metropolitan Police has…
King saddened by death of ex-royal nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack
King Charles is deeply saddened by the death of a British man who was killed in the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, palace sources say. Edward Pettifer, 31, who was among 14 people killed in the attack, is the stepson of Alexandra Pettifer, known as Tiggy, who cared for Prince William…