A high school student has stabbed a teacher to death in a school in the French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. French government spokesman Olivier Véran confirmed Wednesday's attack and said the perpetrator was 16 years old.

French high-school student stabs teacher to death

Bird Flu is ravaging marine life across Peru. After killing thousands of birds, the flu has now killed hundreds of Sea Lions.

Bird Flu ravages marine life in Peru

<p>In a gut-wrenching reality, a couple in Florida are waiting to bid farewell to their unborn child in a few weeks after the baby is delivered in the wake of the elimination of abortion rights in the country by the US Supreme Court last year.&nbsp;The heartbreaking situation has been created due to the new Florida law which bans abortion after a period of 15 weeks except under special circumstances. Deborah Dorbert has now joined the league of several women who are facing difficulty in getting the necessary abortion procedures after the Supreme Court overturned the rights which were earlier granted by the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade decision.</p>

<p>According to a report published by The Washington Post, Dorbert and her husband Lee Dorbert, who are expecting their second child, were informed by the doctors that the baby is suffering from fatal fetal abnormality, which is also known as Potter syndrome.</p>

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<p>However, the couple said that an abortion cannot be performed by the doctors because of their interpretation of a Florida law which was brought into effect after Roe vs Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Potter syndrome is a rare health condition that occurs during the development of the fetus in the uterus. In this case, the fetus has abnormal kidney growth and function, which affects the amount of amniotic fluid which is present around it during pregnancy.</p>

<p>Doctors consider it as a “doubly lethal diagnosis” because babies with malfunctioning kidneys fail to remove deadly toxins from their bodies, which in turn can result in renal failure. Also, the lack of amniotic fluid in a womb results in the birth of a baby without the ability to breathe.</p>

<p>According to the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality law in Florida, which the authorities implemented last July, people are prohibited from undergoing abortion after 15 weeks of gestation. As per the new law, few cases will be dealt with an exception and would permit a later abortion “if two physicians certify in writing that the fetus has a fatal fetal abnormality and has not reached viability”.</p>

<p>When the unborn baby of the couple was diagnosed with the syndrome in November, Dorberts was told by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist that parents going through this situation often choose to terminate the pregnancy through preterm labour or surgery.</p>

<p>The doctor had said that he would discuss the case with the health system administrators and consult them regarding the new law, reported the Washington Post.</p>

<p>Eventually, the couple decided to terminate the pregnancy as early as possible because babies born with such syndrome often die before their birth or die because of suffocation within hours or minutes after their delivery.</p>

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<p>Deborah Dorbert said the specialist had informed her that the termination of pregnancy might be possible but not before 28 and 32 weeks. However, after consultation with the health system administrators, the specialist said that the couple will have to wait till the 37th week of gestation or almost a full term to terminate the pregnancy.</p>

<p>Speaking about the specialist's suggestion to the couple about travelling to other states where they have fewer restrictions on abortion, Dorberts said that they can't bear such travel costs and have left their state very few times.&nbsp;</p>

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In a gut-wrenching reality, a couple in Florida are waiting to bid farewell to their unborn child in a few weeks after the baby is delivered in the wake of the elimination of abortion rights in the country by the US Supreme Court last year.

In a gut-wrenching reality, a couple in Florida are waiting to bid farewell to their unborn child in a few weeks after the baby is delivered in the wake of the elimination of abortion rights in the country by the US Supreme Court last year. The heartbreaking situation has been created due to the new Florida law which bans abortion after a period of 15 weeks except under special circumstances. Deborah Dorbert has now joined the league of several women who are facing difficulty in getting the necessary abortion procedures after the Supreme Court overturned the rights which were earlier granted by the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade decision. According to a report published by The Washington Post, Dorbert and her husband Lee Dorbert, who are expecting their second child, were informed by the doctors that the baby is suffering from fatal fetal abnormality, which is also known as Potter syndrome. ALSO READ | Religious leaders' group files lawsuit to block abortion ban in Missouri However, the couple said that an abortion cannot be performed by the doctors because of their interpretation of a Florida law which was brought into effect after Roe vs Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Potter syndrome is a rare health condition that occurs during the development of the fetus in the uterus. In this case, the fetus has abnormal kidney growth and function, which affects the amount of amniotic fluid which is present around it during pregnancy. Doctors consider it as a “doubly lethal diagnosis” because babies with malfunctioning kidneys fail to remove deadly toxins from their bodies, which in turn can result in renal failure. Also, the lack of amniotic fluid in a womb results in the birth of a baby without the ability to breathe. According to the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality law in Florida, which the authorities implemented last July, people are prohibited from undergoing abortion after 15 weeks of gestation. As per the new law, few cases will be dealt with an exception and would permit a later abortion “if two physicians certify in writing that the fetus has a fatal fetal abnormality and has not reached viability”. When the unborn baby of the couple was diagnosed with the syndrome in November, Dorberts was told by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist that parents going through this situation often choose to terminate the pregnancy through preterm labour or surgery. The doctor had said that he would discuss the case with the health system administrators and consult them regarding the new law, reported the Washington Post. Eventually, the couple decided to terminate the pregnancy as early as possible because babies born with such syndrome often die before their birth or die because of suffocation within hours or minutes after their delivery. WATCH | Abortion opponents call for stricter bans at first post-Roe Washington march Deborah Dorbert said the specialist had informed her that the termination of pregnancy might be possible but not before 28 and 32 weeks. However, after consultation with the health system administrators, the specialist said that the couple will have to wait till the 37th week of gestation or almost a full term to terminate the pregnancy. Speaking about the specialist's suggestion to the couple about travelling to other states where they have fewer restrictions on abortion, Dorberts said that they can't bear such travel costs and have left their state very few times. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Police officers involved in the fatal assault of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder along with other charges. They entered their pleas during an arraignment at a criminal court in Memphis.

Tyre Nichols Death: Ex-officers plead not guilty

<p>Belgian goalkeeper&nbsp;Arne&nbsp;Espeel&nbsp;died aged 25 after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for an amateur team. Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half. According to reports in Belgian media,&nbsp;Espeel&nbsp;saved the spot kick but dropped to the ground immediately afterwards. Emergency services rushed to help&nbsp;Espeel&nbsp;and tried to revive him with a defibrillator but he was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital.</p>

<p>The game was played at the club's home ground in Sint-Eloois-Winkel in the West Flanders Province. "Winkel Sport is in very deep mourning by the sudden death of&nbsp;Arne&nbsp;Espeel," the club said in a statement. "We wish family and friends of&nbsp;Arne&nbsp;our heartfelt condolences in this heavy loss. Football is an afterthought."</p>

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<p>An autopsy was scheduled to have taken place on Monday to determine the cause of&nbsp;Espeel's death. A report in the Het Nieuwsblad newspaper said more than 1,000 people turned up to pay tribute to&nbsp;Espeel&nbsp;on Monday evening.</p>


Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died aged 25 after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for an amateur team. Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half.

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died aged 25 after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for an amateur team. Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half. According to reports in Belgian media, Espeel saved the spot kick but dropped to the ground immediately afterwards. Emergency services rushed to help Espeel and tried to revive him with a defibrillator but he was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital. The game was played at the club's home ground in Sint-Eloois-Winkel in the West Flanders Province. "Winkel Sport is in very deep mourning by the sudden death of Arne Espeel," the club said in a statement. "We wish family and friends of Arne our heartfelt condolences in this heavy loss. Football is an afterthought." Also Read: Ex-Michigan State player Keith Appling pleads guilty in murder case and firearm charge An autopsy was scheduled to have taken place on Monday to determine the cause of Espeel's death. A report in the Het Nieuwsblad newspaper said more than 1,000 people turned up to pay tribute to Espeel on Monday evening.

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel passes away after saving penalty

<p>A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports. Thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations causing widespread devastation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkey’s disaster management authority has raised the official death toll from Monday’s quake up to 7,108 people. The combined total, with the 2,470 deaths recorded officially in Syria, has reached 9,578.&nbsp;The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult.</p>

<p>According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the biggest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometres (14.9 miles) under the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometres (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi.</p>

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<p>The White Helmets, a volunteer group in Syria also known as Syria Civil Defense, has updated the number of fatalities on Tuesday in opposition-held regions of northwest Syria to 1,020. In regions under government control, at least 812 people have died, according to Syrian official media. The number of fatalities in Syria now stands at least at 1,832.</p>

<p>At a press conference on Tuesday, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that Turkey's current death toll was 5,434. Minister Koca claimed that there have been at least 31,777 injuries in Turkey. In both nations, there have been at least 35,626 injuries.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a number of heart-wrenching images of survivors surfaced on social media Tuesday. Following Monday's enormous earthquake, a newborn girl has been rescued from the ruins of her house in northern Syria.</p>

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<p>When she was discovered, her umbilical cord was still connected to her mother, a relative told AFP news agency. It's believed that her mother passed very soon after giving her birth.&nbsp;The 10 provinces impacted by the deadly earthquakes in southern Turkey have been declared a disaster zone by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, imposing a three-month state of emergency, as reported by Reuters.</p>

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports. Thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations causing widespread devastation. Turkey’s disaster management authority has raised the official death toll from Monday’s quake up to 7,108 people. The combined total, with the 2,470 deaths recorded officially in Syria, has reached 9,578. The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the biggest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometres (14.9 miles) under the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometres (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi. Also Read | Latvia: Fire erupts at US drone factory that built drones for Ukraine military, NATO allies The White Helmets, a volunteer group in Syria also known as Syria Civil Defense, has updated the number of fatalities on Tuesday in opposition-held regions of northwest Syria to 1,020. In regions under government control, at least 812 people have died, according to Syrian official media. The number of fatalities in Syria now stands at least at 1,832. At a press conference on Tuesday, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that Turkey's current death toll was 5,434. Minister Koca claimed that there have been at least 31,777 injuries in Turkey. In both nations, there have been at least 35,626 injuries. Also Read | FIRST IMAGES of Chinese balloon debris pulled from Atlantic released by US Navy Meanwhile, a number of heart-wrenching images of survivors surfaced on social media Tuesday. Following Monday's enormous earthquake, a newborn girl has been rescued from the ruins of her house in northern Syria. Watch | Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war When she was discovered, her umbilical cord was still connected to her mother, a relative told AFP news agency. It's believed that her mother passed very soon after giving her birth. The 10 provinces impacted by the deadly earthquakes in southern Turkey have been declared a disaster zone by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, imposing a three-month state of emergency, as reported by Reuters. Countries from across the world have pledged support while some have already sent rescue teams help find those still trapped under the rubble. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Death toll crosses 10,000 in Turkey-Syria earthquake, thousands left injured

In western Australia's state capital Perth, a 16-year-old girl has died after being mauled by a shark in Swan river.

Perth Shark Attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

<p>Iraqi activists protested Sunday (February 5)&nbsp;to demand a law against domestic violence, days after a YouTuber was strangled by her father in a killing that has outraged the conservative country. Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father on January 31 in the southern province of Diwaniyah, interior ministry spokesman Saad Maan said on Twitter on Friday.</p>

<p>Maan said there had been an attempt to mediate between the young woman and her relatives to resolve a "family dispute". The father later surrendered to the police and confessed to murdering his daughter.</p>

<p>On Sunday, security forces prevented some 20 activists from demonstrating outside the country's Supreme Judicial Council, and they gathered instead at a road leading to the building, an AFP journalist said.</p>

<p>Some held placards saying "Stop killing women" and "Tiba's killer must be held to account".</p>

<p>"We demand laws to protect women, especially laws against domestic violence," 22-year-old protester Rose Hamid told AFP.</p>

<p>"We came here to protest against Tiba's murder and against all others. Who will be the next victim?"</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Iraq: 22-year-old Tiba Al-Ali killed by father, Iraqis call for protests to demand justice</strong></p>

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<p>Another demonstrator, Lina Ali, said: "We will keep mobilising because of rising domestic violence and killings of women."</p>

<p>On the sidelines of Sunday's demonstration, human rights activist Hanaa Edwar was received by a magistrate from the Supreme Judicial Council to whom she presented the protesters' grievances.</p>

<p>Tiba al-Ali had lived in Turkey since 2017 and was visiting Iraq when she was killed in a case of 'honour killing' for leaving the country to live alone in Turkiye and planning to marry her Syria-born boyfriend, a security official in Diwaniyah told AFP.</p>

<p>In Turkey, she had gained a following on YouTube, posting videos of her daily life in which her fiance often appeared.</p>

<p>Recordings have been shared on social media by a friend of Ali, and picked up by activists, reportedly of conversations with the father, angry because she was living in Turkey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the recordings, she also accuses her brother of sexual harassment.</p>

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Iraqi activists protested Sunday (February 5) to demand a law against domestic violence, days after a YouTuber was strangled by her father in a killing that has outraged the conservative country.

Iraqi activists protested Sunday (February 5) to demand a law against domestic violence, days after a YouTuber was strangled by her father in a killing that has outraged the conservative country. Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father on January 31 in the southern province of Diwaniyah, interior ministry spokesman Saad Maan said on Twitter on Friday. Maan said there had been an attempt to mediate between the young woman and her relatives to resolve a "family dispute". The father later surrendered to the police and confessed to murdering his daughter. On Sunday, security forces prevented some 20 activists from demonstrating outside the country's Supreme Judicial Council, and they gathered instead at a road leading to the building, an AFP journalist said. Some held placards saying "Stop killing women" and "Tiba's killer must be held to account". "We demand laws to protect women, especially laws against domestic violence," 22-year-old protester Rose Hamid told AFP. "We came here to protest against Tiba's murder and against all others. Who will be the next victim?" Also watch | Iraq: 22-year-old Tiba Al-Ali killed by father, Iraqis call for protests to demand justice Another demonstrator, Lina Ali, said: "We will keep mobilising because of rising domestic violence and killings of women." On the sidelines of Sunday's demonstration, human rights activist Hanaa Edwar was received by a magistrate from the Supreme Judicial Council to whom she presented the protesters' grievances. Tiba al-Ali had lived in Turkey since 2017 and was visiting Iraq when she was killed in a case of 'honour killing' for leaving the country to live alone in Turkiye and planning to marry her Syria-born boyfriend, a security official in Diwaniyah told AFP. In Turkey, she had gained a following on YouTube, posting videos of her daily life in which her fiance often appeared. Recordings have been shared on social media by a friend of Ali, and picked up by activists, reportedly of conversations with the father, angry because she was living in Turkey. In the recordings, she also accuses her brother of sexual harassment. AFP could not independently verify the authenticity of the voice recordings. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the former President of Pakistan, passed away at a hospital in Dubai on Sunday (February 5) morning at the age of 79 following a prolonged illness. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Shazia Siraj, spokesperson for Pakistan's consulate in Dubai and embassy in Abu Dhabi, said "I can confirm that he passed away this morning." Pakistan's military expressed condolences on his death.

Former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri reacts on Pervez Musharraf's death

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses condolence on Pervez Musharraf's death

Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) passes away after a prolonged illness, at a hospital in Dubai. Reportedly, the former four-star general succumbed to 'Amyloidosis'. Watch further to know more.

General Pervez Musharraf no more, dies in Dubai

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Breaking: General Pervez Musharraf passes away at a hospital in Dubai

<p>Actor and comedian, Rickey Smiley's son, Brandon Smiley passed away recently. Rickey Smiley has been in a state of shock since then and has been mourning the death of his son. Smiley, who starred on "The Rickey Smiley Show", took to his official Instagram on Sunday and shared that he had some "bad news" to deliver.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote, "I hate to announce this, but I just want to give it to you before you hear it in the streets. My son Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning."</p>

<p>People started offering their condolences on his account as the comedian reveal this sad news to his followers. Though Smiley did not specify his son's cause of death, nor did he reveal his age. As he was preparing to leave for the airport, Smley asked people to pray for him and his family.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He wrote, I just want all my cousins and different family members to pray, be strong, and I’m OK. Pray for my son's mother and my son’s siblings, everybody that was raised with Brandon".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who are Rickey Smiley and his son, Brandon Smiley?</strong></h2>

<p>The 54-year-old Rickey Smiley is an American actor and comedian and is the father of five children. His biological children are D’Essence Elizabeth, who is 25, Malik and Aaryn Smiley, who are both 21, and <strong>Brandon</strong>, who was 32. He also adopted Craig Smiley.</p>

<p>Rickey Smiley has not divulged much information about the mother of his children in the past and what led to his separation from her.</p>

<p>Though while announcing the death of his eldest son, Brandon, he mentioned that her son is survived by his mother, <strong>Brenda</strong>. In an interview with the Panic Room podcast, Rockey revealed that he was married to Brenda for 12 years. When asked more about his wife, he said that she did not cheat on him but went on to add that he was a "different kind of guy" than her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Rickey and his family have been faced with such tragedy. In July 2020, his daughter, <strong>Aaryn</strong> became a victim of a random act of gun violence in Houston, Texas. She was travelling to a restaurant with her boyfriend when someone opened fire on her.</p>

<p>After the incident, Aaryn revealed on social media, "The fact that the bullets that went through my legs were armoured rifle bullets made to go through anything (how they got through the car) but the one that would have hit me in the head was not that kind and ended up lodged in the car. Words can’t describe how grateful I am to be alive write now".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What caused the death of&nbsp;Rickey Smiley's son, Brandon Smiley?</strong></h2>

<p>Rickey Smiley hasn't provided any details on the death of his son, Brandon. Speaking about his grief, Smiley said, "Now I see what my granddaddy went through and why he felt the way he felt. My granddaddy went through this (expletive) with my dad and somehow, here I am going through the same thing my grandparents went through. So just pray for our family".&nbsp;</p>

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Actor and comedian, Rickey Smiley's son, Brandon Smiley passed away recently. Rickey Smiley has been in a state of shock since then and has been mourning the death of his son.

Actor and comedian, Rickey Smiley's son, Brandon Smiley passed away recently. Rickey Smiley has been in a state of shock since then and has been mourning the death of his son. Smiley, who starred on "The Rickey Smiley Show", took to his official Instagram on Sunday and shared that he had some "bad news" to deliver. He wrote, "I hate to announce this, but I just want to give it to you before you hear it in the streets. My son Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning." People started offering their condolences on his account as the comedian reveal this sad news to his followers. Though Smiley did not specify his son's cause of death, nor did he reveal his age. As he was preparing to leave for the airport, Smley asked people to pray for him and his family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rickey Smiley (@rickeysmileyofficial) × He wrote, I just want all my cousins and different family members to pray, be strong, and I’m OK. Pray for my son's mother and my son’s siblings, everybody that was raised with Brandon". Who are Rickey Smiley and his son, Brandon Smiley? The 54-year-old Rickey Smiley is an American actor and comedian and is the father of five children. His biological children are D’Essence Elizabeth, who is 25, Malik and Aaryn Smiley, who are both 21, and Brandon, who was 32. He also adopted Craig Smiley. Rickey Smiley has not divulged much information about the mother of his children in the past and what led to his separation from her. Though while announcing the death of his eldest son, Brandon, he mentioned that her son is survived by his mother, Brenda. In an interview with the Panic Room podcast, Rockey revealed that he was married to Brenda for 12 years. When asked more about his wife, he said that she did not cheat on him but went on to add that he was a "different kind of guy" than her. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Rickey and his family have been faced with such tragedy. In July 2020, his daughter, Aaryn became a victim of a random act of gun violence in Houston, Texas. She was travelling to a restaurant with her boyfriend when someone opened fire on her. After the incident, Aaryn revealed on social media, "The fact that the bullets that went through my legs were armoured rifle bullets made to go through anything (how they got through the car) but the one that would have hit me in the head was not that kind and ended up lodged in the car. Words can’t describe how grateful I am to be alive write now". What caused the death of Rickey Smiley's son, Brandon Smiley? Rickey Smiley hasn't provided any details on the death of his son, Brandon. Speaking about his grief, Smiley said, "Now I see what my granddaddy went through and why he felt the way he felt. My granddaddy went through this (expletive) with my dad and somehow, here I am going through the same thing my grandparents went through. So just pray for our family".

Who was Brandon Smiley? The eldest son of comedian Rickey Smiley who passed away at 32; what caused his death?

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<p>US rock legend David Crosby has passed away at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter-guitarist Crosby was a founding member of two&nbsp;popular and influential ’60s rock bands, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young; CSNY). His representative revealed the news of his death however as per multiple media reports the cause of his death is not yet revealed. Crosby used to be very active on Twitter and his last post was on Wednesday. This has left the fans shell-shocked. Know everything about the late rock legend and his popular songs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who was David Crosby?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Crosby distinguished himself with his elaborate vocal harmonies, unconventional open tunings on the guitar, and lyricism. Crosby personified the credo "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll," and according to a 2014 Rolling Stone article, he was "rock's unlikeliest survivor." His turbulent life involved a major motorcycle accident, the loss of a lover, fights with hepatitis C and diabetes, and drug addictions that finally required a transplant to replace liver. He also succeeded in alienating a lot of his well-known former bandmates, something for which he has frequently voiced regret in subsequent years.</p>

<p>Crosby fathered six children - two as a sperm donor to rocker Melissa Etheridge's partner and another who was placed for adoption at birth and did not meet Crosby until he was in his 30s. That son, James Raymond, would eventually become his musical collaborator. Crosby was born in Los Angeles on August 14, 1941. His mother introduced him to the folk group the Weavers and classical music, while his father, a cinematographer who won a Golden Globe for "High Noon" in 1952, was a major influence.</p>

<h2><strong>What was David Crosby's last tweet?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>One of David Crosby's last tweets was a lighthearted remark about heaven. “I heard the place is overrated… cloudy," he wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Condolences pour in on David Crosby's death&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Graham Nash, Crosby's former CSNY bandmate who had grown distant from him after their group disbanded, paid homage to the singer on social media. He expressed deep and profound sadness over the passing of his friend David Crosby. Crosby former bandmate Stephen Stills also issued a statement of his own saying that their relationship had ended peacefully. “I was happy to be at peace with him. He was without question a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were nothing short of genius. The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun. I am deeply saddened at his passing and shall miss him beyond measure," Still wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>David Crosby's songs&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Some of David Crosby's most popular songs include, “Turn, Turn, Turn” (1965), “Renaissance Fair” (1967), “Everybody’s Been Burned” (1967), “Triad” (1968), “Guinnevere” (1969), “Long Time Gone” (1969), “Deja Vu” (1970), “Almost Cut My Hair” (1970), “The Lee Shore” (1971), “Cowboy Movie” (1971), “Tamalpais High (At About 3)” (1971) and “Laughing” (1971).&nbsp;</p>

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US rock legend David Crosby has passed away at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter-guitarist Crosby was a founding member of two popular and influential ’60s rock bands, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; CSNY).

US rock legend David Crosby has passed away at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter-guitarist Crosby was a founding member of two popular and influential ’60s rock bands, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; CSNY). His representative revealed the news of his death however as per multiple media reports the cause of his death is not yet revealed. Crosby used to be very active on Twitter and his last post was on Wednesday. This has left the fans shell-shocked. Know everything about the late rock legend and his popular songs. Who was David Crosby? Crosby distinguished himself with his elaborate vocal harmonies, unconventional open tunings on the guitar, and lyricism. Crosby personified the credo "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll," and according to a 2014 Rolling Stone article, he was "rock's unlikeliest survivor." His turbulent life involved a major motorcycle accident, the loss of a lover, fights with hepatitis C and diabetes, and drug addictions that finally required a transplant to replace liver. He also succeeded in alienating a lot of his well-known former bandmates, something for which he has frequently voiced regret in subsequent years. Crosby fathered six children - two as a sperm donor to rocker Melissa Etheridge's partner and another who was placed for adoption at birth and did not meet Crosby until he was in his 30s. That son, James Raymond, would eventually become his musical collaborator. Crosby was born in Los Angeles on August 14, 1941. His mother introduced him to the folk group the Weavers and classical music, while his father, a cinematographer who won a Golden Globe for "High Noon" in 1952, was a major influence. What was David Crosby's last tweet? One of David Crosby's last tweets was a lighthearted remark about heaven. “I heard the place is overrated… cloudy," he wrote on Twitter. Condolences pour in on David Crosby's death Graham Nash, Crosby's former CSNY bandmate who had grown distant from him after their group disbanded, paid homage to the singer on social media. He expressed deep and profound sadness over the passing of his friend David Crosby. Crosby former bandmate Stephen Stills also issued a statement of his own saying that their relationship had ended peacefully. “I was happy to be at peace with him. He was without question a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were nothing short of genius. The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun. I am deeply saddened at his passing and shall miss him beyond measure," Still wrote. David Crosby's songs Some of David Crosby's most popular songs include, “Turn, Turn, Turn” (1965), “Renaissance Fair” (1967), “Everybody’s Been Burned” (1967), “Triad” (1968), “Guinnevere” (1969), “Long Time Gone” (1969), “Deja Vu” (1970), “Almost Cut My Hair” (1970), “The Lee Shore” (1971), “Cowboy Movie” (1971), “Tamalpais High (At About 3)” (1971) and “Laughing” (1971).

Who was David Crosby, the US rock legend who died at 81? Know about his HEARTBREAKING last tweet & songs

<p>The grunge rock band Screaming Trees' co-founder and bassist Van Conner passed away at the age of 55. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, his brother, Gary Lee, confirmed the news and stated that his brother had passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness. He wrote that pneumonia ultimately took his brother's life. "He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely. I will miss him forever and ever and ever," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gary Lee on 5 January gave followers an update on his brother's health, stating that Van had been sent to the hospital with "a liver infection" and had been suffering from an assortment of health problems since late 2021. In a long post, he described Van's health issues, claiming that he was unable to move after being put into a coma before Christmas 2021 due to emergency stomach surgery. During his recovery, Conner also contracted COVID, which led to a blood clot in his lungs that badly damaged the organ.</p>

<p>Lee said at the time said that Conner has been confined to a hospital bed at home for several months and has not seemed to be making any progress towards recovery. He added that his brother had been avoiding getting the medical help he needs and asked fans to send positive vibes or pray for him. &nbsp;In a follow-up update on Jan. 9, he said Van seems to be making progress, his liver is not completely shot but it was touch and go for a few days last week.</p>

<p>Conner was confined to a hospital bed at home for a number of months, and according to Lee at the time, he was not appearing to be making any progress toward recovery. He said that his brother had been delaying receiving the necessary medical care and urged supporters to pray or send good vibes his way. he Later, Lee stated in a follow-up update on 9 January that Van seems to be improving and his liver is not entirely damaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Midway through the 1980s, the two brothers, drummer Mark Pickerel, and vocalist Mark Lanegan—who passed away last year at the age of 57—formed the Washington-based band. In the 1980s and 1990s, Screaming Trees was a part of the Pacific Northwest's budding grunge music movement, which subsequently gave rise to ground-breaking bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.</p>

<p>In 1991, Screaming Trees released their fifth album, Uncle Anesthesia, which was co-produced by late Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell and marked the band's debut on a big label. Their debut single, "Bed of Roses," came from that album. With the track "Nearly Lost You," from their subsequent album Sweet Oblivion, which was released in 1992, the band gained widespread recognition. The song was used in the soundtrack for Cameron Crowe's 1992 movie Singles. After leaving the group, Van went on to start the rock groups VALIS and Musk Ox, and in 2010, Gary Lee started the group Microdot Gnome.</p>

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The grunge rock band Screaming Trees' co-founder and bassist Van Conner passed away at the age of 55. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, his brother, Gary Lee, confirmed the news and stated that his brother had passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness.

The grunge rock band Screaming Trees' co-founder and bassist Van Conner passed away at the age of 55. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, his brother, Gary Lee, confirmed the news and stated that his brother had passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness. He wrote that pneumonia ultimately took his brother's life. "He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely. I will miss him forever and ever and ever," he added. Gary Lee on 5 January gave followers an update on his brother's health, stating that Van had been sent to the hospital with "a liver infection" and had been suffering from an assortment of health problems since late 2021. In a long post, he described Van's health issues, claiming that he was unable to move after being put into a coma before Christmas 2021 due to emergency stomach surgery. During his recovery, Conner also contracted COVID, which led to a blood clot in his lungs that badly damaged the organ. Lee said at the time said that Conner has been confined to a hospital bed at home for several months and has not seemed to be making any progress towards recovery. He added that his brother had been avoiding getting the medical help he needs and asked fans to send positive vibes or pray for him. In a follow-up update on Jan. 9, he said Van seems to be making progress, his liver is not completely shot but it was touch and go for a few days last week. Conner was confined to a hospital bed at home for a number of months, and according to Lee at the time, he was not appearing to be making any progress toward recovery. He said that his brother had been delaying receiving the necessary medical care and urged supporters to pray or send good vibes his way. he Later, Lee stated in a follow-up update on 9 January that Van seems to be improving and his liver is not entirely damaged. Midway through the 1980s, the two brothers, drummer Mark Pickerel, and vocalist Mark Lanegan—who passed away last year at the age of 57—formed the Washington-based band. In the 1980s and 1990s, Screaming Trees was a part of the Pacific Northwest's budding grunge music movement, which subsequently gave rise to ground-breaking bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. In 1991, Screaming Trees released their fifth album, Uncle Anesthesia, which was co-produced by late Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell and marked the band's debut on a big label. Their debut single, "Bed of Roses," came from that album. With the track "Nearly Lost You," from their subsequent album Sweet Oblivion, which was released in 1992, the band gained widespread recognition. The song was used in the soundtrack for Cameron Crowe's 1992 movie Singles. After leaving the group, Van went on to start the rock groups VALIS and Musk Ox, and in 2010, Gary Lee started the group Microdot Gnome.

Rock band Screaming Trees bassist Van Conner dead at 55, Know the cause of his death

<p>Australian soul singer Renée Geyer, who shot to fame in the 1970s and became known for her husky vocals, has died, aged 69. In a statement, Geyer's family said the singer passed away from complications following hip surgery. According to a statement issued on behalf of Geyer's family by the Mushroom Group, while in the hospital, it was discovered that Renée also had inoperable lung cancer. "She was in no pain and died peacefully amongst family and friends," it said. The Australian soul singer rose to prominence in the 1970s and was recognised for her husky voice.</p>

<h2><strong>Who was Renee Geyer?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Renee Geyer released an album in 1973 under her own name to begin her solo career. Heading in the Right Direction, Geyer's top-charting hit was released in 1975. In 1976, the single from her third studio album, Ready to Deal, reached its highest position at number 31 on the Kent Music Report. Geyer gradually became a highly sought-after vocalist during the course of her career. She performed with artists like Sting, Chaka Khan and Joe Cocker. In an interview with ABC in 1973, she referred to the start of her music career as happening extremely swiftly.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What was the cause of Renee Geyer's death?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Confessions of a Difficult Woman, her autobiography, was published in 2000. She was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2005. Geyer was anticipating a busy year,&nbsp;according to her family. Geyer had her&nbsp;share of contentious encounters throughout her life. She was given a good behaviour bond in 2017 for verbally abusing a hotel receptionist in 2015.</p>

<h2><strong>Renee Geyer car accident</strong></h2>

<p>In the inner-Melbourne neighbourhood of Elwood, she slammed her car into the window of an optometrist's office in 2010. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a year earlier, and in 2013, she revealed to the Sydney Morning Herald that the medicine she was taking as part of her treatment at the time of the accident had an impact on her.</p>

<h2><strong>Australian music industry&nbsp;in shock&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Charlie Owen, a multi-instrumentalist who frequently performed with Geyer, said on ABC Radio Melbourne that the loss was felt throughout the whole Australian music business. The support act for Geyer's final performance in late December, singer-songwriter Joe Matera, told ABC Radio Melbourne that learning of her passing came as a complete shock. Renée had several events scheduled for this year, he added, and she had genuinely urged me to continue supporting her.</p>

<h2><strong>Renée Geyer’s famous songs&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Renée Geyer, an Australian jazz and soul legend shot to fame for songs like It's A Man's Man's World and Say I Love You. Paul Grabowsky, an Australian pianist and composer, referred to her as "Australia's own Queen of Soul." She had four studio albums under her belt by the end of the 1970s, including the internationally released Moving Along from 1977. It was produced by Motown's Frank Wilson and featured Ray Parker Jr. and James Jamerson as performers.</p>

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Australian soul singer Renée Geyer, who shot to fame in the 1970s and became known for her husky vocals, has died, aged 69. In a statement, Geyer's family said the singer passed away from complications following hip surgery.

Australian soul singer Renée Geyer, who shot to fame in the 1970s and became known for her husky vocals, has died, aged 69. In a statement, Geyer's family said the singer passed away from complications following hip surgery. According to a statement issued on behalf of Geyer's family by the Mushroom Group, while in the hospital, it was discovered that Renée also had inoperable lung cancer. "She was in no pain and died peacefully amongst family and friends," it said. The Australian soul singer rose to prominence in the 1970s and was recognised for her husky voice. Who was Renee Geyer? Renee Geyer released an album in 1973 under her own name to begin her solo career. Heading in the Right Direction, Geyer's top-charting hit was released in 1975. In 1976, the single from her third studio album, Ready to Deal, reached its highest position at number 31 on the Kent Music Report. Geyer gradually became a highly sought-after vocalist during the course of her career. She performed with artists like Sting, Chaka Khan and Joe Cocker. In an interview with ABC in 1973, she referred to the start of her music career as happening extremely swiftly. What was the cause of Renee Geyer's death? Confessions of a Difficult Woman, her autobiography, was published in 2000. She was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2005. Geyer was anticipating a busy year, according to her family. Geyer had her share of contentious encounters throughout her life. She was given a good behaviour bond in 2017 for verbally abusing a hotel receptionist in 2015. Renee Geyer car accident In the inner-Melbourne neighbourhood of Elwood, she slammed her car into the window of an optometrist's office in 2010. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a year earlier, and in 2013, she revealed to the Sydney Morning Herald that the medicine she was taking as part of her treatment at the time of the accident had an impact on her. Australian music industry in shock Charlie Owen, a multi-instrumentalist who frequently performed with Geyer, said on ABC Radio Melbourne that the loss was felt throughout the whole Australian music business. The support act for Geyer's final performance in late December, singer-songwriter Joe Matera, told ABC Radio Melbourne that learning of her passing came as a complete shock. Renée had several events scheduled for this year, he added, and she had genuinely urged me to continue supporting her. Renée Geyer’s famous songs Renée Geyer, an Australian jazz and soul legend shot to fame for songs like It's A Man's Man's World and Say I Love You. Paul Grabowsky, an Australian pianist and composer, referred to her as "Australia's own Queen of Soul." She had four studio albums under her belt by the end of the 1970s, including the internationally released Moving Along from 1977. It was produced by Motown's Frank Wilson and featured Ray Parker Jr. and James Jamerson as performers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>After US soldiers evicted the war-torn country, many people made the decision to flee Afghanistan to save their lives. Everyone heard distressing voices coming from Afghanistan after the Taliban overthrew Hamid Karzai's administration in Kabul. Some former lawmakers and women's rights activists chose to stay in Afghanistan while others fled the country in grief, reluctantly leaving their motherland. Mursal Nabizada, a 32-year-old former member of parliament from Afghanistan, was among the ones who stayed behind. She was outspoken in her opposition to the Taliban and their anti-women diktats. On Saturday, she was shot dead by unknown assailants in Kabul.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who was Mursal Nabizada?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Mursal Nabizada was born in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province in 1993. In 2018, when Afghanistan had a democratic government led by Hamid Karzai, she was chosen to represent the eastern province of Nangarhar. As Kabul's representative from 2019, Nabizada held office until the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. She worked at the Institute for Human Resources Development and Research outside of parliament. She spoke out against the Taliban's anti-women policies in addition to representing Kabul in the Afghan National Assembly.</p>

<h2><strong>Mursal Nabizada shot dead&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to multiple reports, Nabizada and her bodyguard were shot dead at their house on Saturday by unidentified gunmen. Her brother and a second bodyguard were apparently hurt at the time of the event, and a third bodyguard is said to have escaped with the house's cash and jewels. Local police chief Molvi Hamidullah Khalid said that Nabizada was killed on the first floor of her house, which she used as her office. The police also stated that an investigation into the killing was ongoing but they did not provide any information on the potential motives. The police disclosed that she and her guard were shot at about 3 am.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Condolences pour in for Mursal Nabizada&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Former lawmakers and other human rights activists poured in their condolences over the death of Mursal Nabizada. Mariam Solaimankhil while taking to Twitter termed Nabizada as a true trailblazer and said that a diamond is lost but her legacy will live on. A European Union member, Hannah Neumann also offered her prayers for the late Nabizada. Expressing grief and anger, she said that Nabizada was killed in darkness, but the Taliban build their system of Gender Apartheid in full daylight.</p>

<h2><strong>UN chief calls for probe</strong></h2>

<p>Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the UN, demanded an investigation into the killing of Nabizada in Kabul. According to the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephanie Tremblay, the Secretary-General demanded an immediate, exhaustive, and transparent investigation as well as the prosecution of the offenders.</p>


After US soldiers evicted the war-torn country, many people made the decision to flee Afghanistan to save their lives. Everyone heard distressing voices coming from Afghanistan after the Taliban overthrew Hamid Karzai's administration in Kabul.

After US soldiers evicted the war-torn country, many people made the decision to flee Afghanistan to save their lives. Everyone heard distressing voices coming from Afghanistan after the Taliban overthrew Hamid Karzai's administration in Kabul. Some former lawmakers and women's rights activists chose to stay in Afghanistan while others fled the country in grief, reluctantly leaving their motherland. Mursal Nabizada, a 32-year-old former member of parliament from Afghanistan, was among the ones who stayed behind. She was outspoken in her opposition to the Taliban and their anti-women diktats. On Saturday, she was shot dead by unknown assailants in Kabul. Who was Mursal Nabizada? Mursal Nabizada was born in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province in 1993. In 2018, when Afghanistan had a democratic government led by Hamid Karzai, she was chosen to represent the eastern province of Nangarhar. As Kabul's representative from 2019, Nabizada held office until the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. She worked at the Institute for Human Resources Development and Research outside of parliament. She spoke out against the Taliban's anti-women policies in addition to representing Kabul in the Afghan National Assembly. Mursal Nabizada shot dead According to multiple reports, Nabizada and her bodyguard were shot dead at their house on Saturday by unidentified gunmen. Her brother and a second bodyguard were apparently hurt at the time of the event, and a third bodyguard is said to have escaped with the house's cash and jewels. Local police chief Molvi Hamidullah Khalid said that Nabizada was killed on the first floor of her house, which she used as her office. The police also stated that an investigation into the killing was ongoing but they did not provide any information on the potential motives. The police disclosed that she and her guard were shot at about 3 am. Condolences pour in for Mursal Nabizada Former lawmakers and other human rights activists poured in their condolences over the death of Mursal Nabizada. Mariam Solaimankhil while taking to Twitter termed Nabizada as a true trailblazer and said that a diamond is lost but her legacy will live on. A European Union member, Hannah Neumann also offered her prayers for the late Nabizada. Expressing grief and anger, she said that Nabizada was killed in darkness, but the Taliban build their system of Gender Apartheid in full daylight. UN chief calls for probe Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the UN, demanded an investigation into the killing of Nabizada in Kabul. According to the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephanie Tremblay, the Secretary-General demanded an immediate, exhaustive, and transparent investigation as well as the prosecution of the offenders.

Who was Mursal Nabizada, the first of former Afghan MPs shot dead in Kabul?

Greece is in a state of mourning as people attended the funeral of former King Constantine II. The former King died at the age of 82 in Athens. This happened after suffering from heart and mobility problems.

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In the month since the country abandoned its tight "zero Covid" policy, China said on Saturday that it had reported about 60,000 fatalities connected to the coronavirus, accelerating an outbreak that is thought to have infected millions of people. The admission marked a significant increase in the official death toll and was the first time China had offered a measure of the Covid wave that is currently sweeping the nation.

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<p>Waffler69, a popular TikTok user renowned for posting videos of himself tasting odd meals and drinks, has passed away. He was 33. Early on Thursday morning, Clayton shared a TikTok on his own account informing viewers that Taylor had passed very soon after being rushed to the hospital. Clayton said this is still pretty new and he does know what is gonna be happening in the near future. He added that he thought he should get on TikTok and let everybody know. Clayton also urged everyone to keep his legacy alive and watch his content that he does have out.&nbsp;Saying that his brother enjoyed seeing others smile, Clayton insisted everyone keep him alive.</p>

<h2><strong>Waffler69 huge Instagram following&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Taylor recorded himself eagerly attempting everything, from fried grasshoppers to tinned beef tripe. He gained 1.7 million TikTok followers as a result, along with extra supporters on Instagram and YouTube. For sixteen years, he had been producing videos. One supporter said he has always enjoyed seeing Taylor as he made everyone around him happy and laugh a lot.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Waffler69&nbsp;cause of death&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to his brother Clayton, the viral celebrity from Louisiana whose true name was Taylor experienced a "presumed heart attack" on Wednesday evening. Before passing away, he shared a video of himself dipping a huge Froot Loop into a large bowl of milk. In the comments section of his most recent videos, his fans paid gratitude to him.</p>

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<p>In a conversation with TMZ, Clayton said Taylor was experiencing some discomfort and had called his mother, but things got worse, so he called for an ambulance to rush him to a hospital from his house in Louisiana. However, Taylor died at the hospital. Taylor is known for eating a lot of strange cuisine and he had also consumed everything from enormous fruit loops to octopus spaghetti.&nbsp;Clayton has also started a fundraiser for covering the cost of his brother's funeral.&nbsp;</p>

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Waffler69, a popular TikTok user renowned for posting videos of himself tasting odd meals and drinks, has passed away. He was 33. Early on Thursday morning, Clayton shared a TikTok on his own account informing viewers that Taylor had passed very soon after being rushed to the hospital.

Waffler69, a popular TikTok user renowned for posting videos of himself tasting odd meals and drinks, has passed away. He was 33. Early on Thursday morning, Clayton shared a TikTok on his own account informing viewers that Taylor had passed very soon after being rushed to the hospital. Clayton said this is still pretty new and he does know what is gonna be happening in the near future. He added that he thought he should get on TikTok and let everybody know. Clayton also urged everyone to keep his legacy alive and watch his content that he does have out. Saying that his brother enjoyed seeing others smile, Clayton insisted everyone keep him alive. Waffler69 huge Instagram following Taylor recorded himself eagerly attempting everything, from fried grasshoppers to tinned beef tripe. He gained 1.7 million TikTok followers as a result, along with extra supporters on Instagram and YouTube. For sixteen years, he had been producing videos. One supporter said he has always enjoyed seeing Taylor as he made everyone around him happy and laugh a lot. Waffler69 cause of death According to his brother Clayton, the viral celebrity from Louisiana whose true name was Taylor experienced a "presumed heart attack" on Wednesday evening. Before passing away, he shared a video of himself dipping a huge Froot Loop into a large bowl of milk. In the comments section of his most recent videos, his fans paid gratitude to him. I’m sad. Waffler69 was one my favorite people to watch on tiktok — Tasiyah (@Tasiyahx) January 13, 2023 × Waffler69 died in hospital In a conversation with TMZ, Clayton said Taylor was experiencing some discomfort and had called his mother, but things got worse, so he called for an ambulance to rush him to a hospital from his house in Louisiana. However, Taylor died at the hospital. Taylor is known for eating a lot of strange cuisine and he had also consumed everything from enormous fruit loops to octopus spaghetti. Clayton has also started a fundraiser for covering the cost of his brother's funeral.

Who was Waffler69? A food TikToker who died at 33, know the cause of his death

<p>South Africa’s Indian-origin freedom fighter and winner of National Orders Frene Noshir Ginwala died at the age of 90. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Ginwala left for her heavenly abode on Thursday evening.&nbsp;Ginwala had suffered a stroke a&nbsp;fortnight ago. She was a grandchild of one of the few Parsi families who belonged to India. She was sent to the UK for her studies by her parents before they settled in Mozambique, leaving South Africa.</p>

<p>After a ban was imposed on the ANC and the apartheid government arrested the High Command leaders in 1963, many ANC members, including Nelson Mandela, were helped by Ginwala.</p>

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<p>Ginwala also helped in establishing ANC in exile in Tanzania. She became the first parliamentary speaker of South Africa after Mandela became president of the first democratically-elected government in 1994.</p>

<p>“On behalf of the nation and of the legislative, executive and judicial components of the State, (I offer my) sincere condolences to Dr Ginwala’s family, her nephews Cyrus, Sohrab and Zavareh, and their families,” said Ramaphosa.</p>

<p>Ginwala, born on April 25, 1932, participated in the anti-apartheid struggle and fought for democratic dispensation of South Africa as an academic, lawyer, activist, journalist and political leader.</p>

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<p>“Frene Ginwala epitomised the ethos and expectations of our then fledgling Constitution and played an important role in building the capacity of Parliament through the transformation of activists and leaders into lawmakers who were, in turn, able to transform our country,” said Ramaphosa said.</p>

<p>“Beyond African shores, she positioned our young democracy both as one that had as much to contribute to as it had to learn from global precedents and experience,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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South Africa’s Indian-origin freedom fighter and winner of National Orders Frene Noshir Ginwala died at the age of 90. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Ginwala left for her heavenly abode on Thursday evening.

South Africa’s Indian-origin freedom fighter and winner of National Orders Frene Noshir Ginwala died at the age of 90. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Ginwala left for her heavenly abode on Thursday evening. Ginwala had suffered a stroke a fortnight ago. She was a grandchild of one of the few Parsi families who belonged to India. She was sent to the UK for her studies by her parents before they settled in Mozambique, leaving South Africa. After a ban was imposed on the ANC and the apartheid government arrested the High Command leaders in 1963, many ANC members, including Nelson Mandela, were helped by Ginwala. ALSO READ| Five million kids die before fifth birthday, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: UN Ginwala also helped in establishing ANC in exile in Tanzania. She became the first parliamentary speaker of South Africa after Mandela became president of the first democratically-elected government in 1994. “On behalf of the nation and of the legislative, executive and judicial components of the State, (I offer my) sincere condolences to Dr Ginwala’s family, her nephews Cyrus, Sohrab and Zavareh, and their families,” said Ramaphosa. Ginwala, born on April 25, 1932, participated in the anti-apartheid struggle and fought for democratic dispensation of South Africa as an academic, lawyer, activist, journalist and political leader. WATCH | WION Dispatch: South African police investigates an alleged plot to poison Eskom's CEO with Cyanide “Frene Ginwala epitomised the ethos and expectations of our then fledgling Constitution and played an important role in building the capacity of Parliament through the transformation of activists and leaders into lawmakers who were, in turn, able to transform our country,” said Ramaphosa said. “Beyond African shores, she positioned our young democracy both as one that had as much to contribute to as it had to learn from global precedents and experience,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin South African freedom fighter Frene Ginwala dies at 90

According to reports, Iran has sentenced a former top defence officer Ali Reza Akbari to death, after being found guilty of espionage for the United Kingdom.

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Iran government has sentenced three more anti-government protesters to death on charges of ‘waging war on God’ amid international criticism.

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Catholics will on Monday be able to pay their respects in the Vatican to former pope Benedict XVI, whose body will lie in state for three days at St Peter's Basilica before his funeral.

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As the world gets ready to bid a final goodbye to football legend Pele, fans across the globe are paying their tributes. Fans gathered near Villa Belmero Stadium on the eve of Pele's funeral in Santos.

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The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday.

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