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.

Bells ring in the Vatican to confirm former Pope Benedict XVI's death

Pope Benedict XVI: The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest players of the beautiful game Pelé has passed away. He was 82 and was hospitalised for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer.

Soccer star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, passes away

Pele, Brazil's three-time World Cup-winning legend, dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

Pele's death is being mourned by the entire sports fraternity, his fans not just in Brazil but all over the world. Three of this generation's most highly rated footballers, Brazilian superstar Neymar, Argentina winner Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Christiano Ronaldo led the tributes for the legend.

Brazil: Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo pay homage, tributes pour in for Pele

<p>At least 30 children have lost their lives to bacterial infection Strep A since September 19, new figures stated.&nbsp;In the weekly update on Strep A, the UKHSA said that in the last four months, there have been scarlet fever's 3,836 notifications, while 122 people of all age groups have lost their lives due to the illness in the same time period.</p>

<p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated that almost 25 people, under the age of 18, have lost their lives to the invasive Strep A, also known as iGAS, in England from September 19 to December 25.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ|</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strep-a-medics-fear-nhs-will-grapple-with-the-disease-as-seventh-child-died-of-infection-540093">Strep A: Medics fear NHS will grapple with the disease as seventh child dies of infection</a></p>

<p>The UKHSA also recorded the death of three children in Belfast and Wales from iGAS, bringing the total number of deaths to 30.&nbsp;Strep A is a bacterial infection which usually affects the throat and the skin.</p>

<p>The UKHSA stated that the data reflects an “out-of-season increase” in cases of Strep A and scarlet fever infections in one typical year.</p>

<p>Speaking about the latest figures for Strep A infections, UKHSA incident director Dr Obaghe Edeghere said: “We are continuing to see a rise in scarlet fever and ‘strep throat’ and this is understandably concerning for parents."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | A new infection called Strep-A is spreading in the UK</strong></p>

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<p>“However I would stress that the condition can be easily treated with antibiotics and it is very rare that a child will go on to become more seriously ill," he added.</p>

<p>“Over the winter, there are lots of illnesses circulating that can make children unwell and so it is important to avoid contact with other people if you are feeling unwell, wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue. I would also urge all those eligible for free winter vaccines to take advantage of these," the doctor stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least 30 children have lost their lives to bacterial infection Strep A since September 19, new figures stated. In the weekly update on Strep A, the UKHSA said that in the last four months, there have been scarlet fever's 3,836 notifications, while 122 people of all age groups have lost their lives due to the illness in the same time period.

At least 30 children have lost their lives to bacterial infection Strep A since September 19, new figures stated. In the weekly update on Strep A, the UKHSA said that in the last four months, there have been scarlet fever's 3,836 notifications, while 122 people of all age groups have lost their lives due to the illness in the same time period. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated that almost 25 people, under the age of 18, have lost their lives to the invasive Strep A, also known as iGAS, in England from September 19 to December 25. ALSO READ| Strep A: Medics fear NHS will grapple with the disease as seventh child dies of infection The UKHSA also recorded the death of three children in Belfast and Wales from iGAS, bringing the total number of deaths to 30. Strep A is a bacterial infection which usually affects the throat and the skin. The UKHSA stated that the data reflects an “out-of-season increase” in cases of Strep A and scarlet fever infections in one typical year. Speaking about the latest figures for Strep A infections, UKHSA incident director Dr Obaghe Edeghere said: “We are continuing to see a rise in scarlet fever and ‘strep throat’ and this is understandably concerning for parents." WATCH | A new infection called Strep-A is spreading in the UK “However I would stress that the condition can be easily treated with antibiotics and it is very rare that a child will go on to become more seriously ill," he added. “Over the winter, there are lots of illnesses circulating that can make children unwell and so it is important to avoid contact with other people if you are feeling unwell, wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue. I would also urge all those eligible for free winter vaccines to take advantage of these," the doctor stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Strep A infection has killed around 30 children in the UK since mid-September: UKHSA

Pele's death is mourned by the entire football fraternity and scores of fans not just in Brazil but all over the world. Three of this generation's most highly rated footballers; Brazilian football star Neymar, Argentina's world cup winner Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Christiano Ronaldo pay tribute. Watch to know more.

Harry Harris, Author of Pele's Biography speaks on his demise to WION

Several buildings on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo pay tribute to Pele by projecting the football icon's image onto screens, hours after his death at age 82.

Tributes to Pele on the facade of Sao Paulo buildings

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 Covid deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day, health ministry data showed.

Japan records 415 new Covid deaths: Data

<p>As winter storms unleash havoc in the United States,&nbsp;a man who had been trapped outside on his birthday on Christmas died on the same day&nbsp;after his body&nbsp;was discovered frozen to death. The 56-year-old William Clay was one of the 16 people who died in Buffalo as a result of the winter storm. His body was discovered by family members after he went missing on Christmas Eve, as reported by The Mirror.</p>

<p>In an earlier Facebook post, William Clay's sister had sought help from the public in finding him. She later informed others of his death by writing,&nbsp;"I am the sister of the gentleman that lost his life during the 2022 Blizzard on 12/24/2022. My brother unexpectedly lost his life on his birthday."</p>

<p>On the day of Christmas, a deadly snowfall halted Buffalo, New York, trapping drivers and emergency responders inside their cars. According to NBC, the storm caused the loss of electricity in thousands of households and at least 30 fatal weather-related occurrences in the US.</p>

<p>The area in and around Buffalo has seen the most fatalities. To help with search and recovery operations, the Buffalo police department posted a request online.&nbsp;The authorities also asked those who "have a snowmobile and are willing to help" to call a hotline for instructions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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As winter storms unleash havoc in the United States, a man who had been trapped outside on his birthday on Christmas died on the same day after his body was discovered frozen to death.

As winter storms unleash havoc in the United States, a man who had been trapped outside on his birthday on Christmas died on the same day after his body was discovered frozen to death. The 56-year-old William Clay was one of the 16 people who died in Buffalo as a result of the winter storm. His body was discovered by family members after he went missing on Christmas Eve, as reported by The Mirror. In an earlier Facebook post, William Clay's sister had sought help from the public in finding him. She later informed others of his death by writing, "I am the sister of the gentleman that lost his life during the 2022 Blizzard on 12/24/2022. My brother unexpectedly lost his life on his birthday." On the day of Christmas, a deadly snowfall halted Buffalo, New York, trapping drivers and emergency responders inside their cars. According to NBC, the storm caused the loss of electricity in thousands of households and at least 30 fatal weather-related occurrences in the US. The area in and around Buffalo has seen the most fatalities. To help with search and recovery operations, the Buffalo police department posted a request online. The authorities also asked those who "have a snowmobile and are willing to help" to call a hotline for instructions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US man freezes to death on his birthday as massive winter storm takes over the country

<p>More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar.</p>

<p>The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016. As a result, a lot of illegal toddy liquor shops sprang up in the state. The policy was one of the major poll planks in the state elections that year, propelling incumbent Nitish Kumar to victory.</p>

<p>Saran district recorded the highest number of deaths at 66, followed by six in the adjoining Siwan district, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths.</p>

<p>Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said no compensation will be provided if a person dies after consuming spurious liquor. The remark was met with severe criticism from the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).</p>

<p>Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said that action is being taken where incidents of consumption of liquor are being reported in the state and alleged that most of the liquor supply is from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana states.</p>

<p>"Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already given his statement. The probe is underway. Most of the liquor supply is from UP and Haryana where BJP is in power and they're not conducting any probe. Got to know that from the home of LoP V Sinha's kin, 108 cartons of liquor bottles were recovered," Tejashwi said, reports ANI news agency.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the police recovered several cartons of liquor from a truck in Sadar police station area in Muzaffarpur district. The cartons were hidden below wooden planks.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the National&nbsp;Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over the hooch tragedy on Friday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar. The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016.

More than 80 people died on Saturday after consuming poisonous alcohol in India’s eastern state of Bihar. The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar in April 2016. As a result, a lot of illegal toddy liquor shops sprang up in the state. The policy was one of the major poll planks in the state elections that year, propelling incumbent Nitish Kumar to victory. Saran district recorded the highest number of deaths at 66, followed by six in the adjoining Siwan district, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths. Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said no compensation will be provided if a person dies after consuming spurious liquor. The remark was met with severe criticism from the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said that action is being taken where incidents of consumption of liquor are being reported in the state and alleged that most of the liquor supply is from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana states. "Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already given his statement. The probe is underway. Most of the liquor supply is from UP and Haryana where BJP is in power and they're not conducting any probe. Got to know that from the home of LoP V Sinha's kin, 108 cartons of liquor bottles were recovered," Tejashwi said, reports ANI news agency. Earlier in the day, the police recovered several cartons of liquor from a truck in Sadar police station area in Muzaffarpur district. The cartons were hidden below wooden planks. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over the hooch tragedy on Friday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Over 80 people die after consuming toxic alcohol in India’s Bihar

Shireen Abu Akleh's killing case has reached International Criminal Court with new evidence. Israel still says Akleh was killed in a cross firing. Watch this report.

Shireen Abu Akleh killing case reaches International Criminal Court with new evidence

<p>Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the&nbsp;death&nbsp;of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. Qatar's treatment of migrant&nbsp;workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament, with human rights groups accusing the Gulf state of systematic labour abuses -- charges rejected by the government. Nasser Al Khater,&nbsp;chief&nbsp;executive of the 2022&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;in Doha, confirmed to Reuters that a&nbsp;worker&nbsp;had died, but gave no further details. He offered his condolences to his family and said "death&nbsp;is a natural&nbsp;part&nbsp;of life".</p>

<p>The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing". Online sports publication The Athletic on Wednesday&nbsp;reported&nbsp;that the man worked for a company contracted to fix lights in a car park at the Sealine Resort, the training site of the Saudi national team. It said he died&nbsp;after&nbsp;he slipped off a ramp while walking alongside a forklift and hit his head on concrete.</p>

<p>Citing multiple unnamed sources, it said the accident occurred during the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup, but did not specify when. The statement from the Philippines said it would not provide further details out of respect for the man's family. The resort did not respond to a Reuters' query. "If the investigation concludes that safety protocols were not followed, the company will be subject to legal action and severe financial penalties," said a Qatar government official, who declined to be named. "The rate of work-related accidents has consistently declined in Qatar since strict health and safety standards were introduced and enforcement has been stepped up," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a statement,&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;said that it "is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker's family." "FIFA&nbsp;will be in a position to comment further once the relevant processes in relation to the worker's passing have been completed," added the football's world governing body.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-full-back-alex-sandro-remains-doubtful-for-quarterfinal-clash-says-brazil-coach-tite-541385">FIFA World Cup 2022: Full-back Alex Sandro remains doubtful for quarterfinal clash, says Brazil coach Tite</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>DISPUTED&nbsp;DEATH&nbsp;NUMBERS</strong></p>

<p>Since being awarded&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;hosting rights in 2010, Qatar had come under the microscope over its treatment of migrant&nbsp;workers, who account for the majority of its population. The tournament, the first to be held in the Middle East where other countries have also faced criticism over migrant&nbsp;workers' rights, has been mired in controversy with some soccer stars and European officials criticising Qatar's human rights record, including on labour, LGBT+ and women's rights.</p>

<p>Qatar's&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said in a statement that it was not involved in the Qatari investigation as "the deceased (was) working as a contractor, not under the remit of the SC". The number of work-related&nbsp;deaths in Qatar is in dispute. Britain's Guardian newspaper&nbsp;reported&nbsp;last year that at least 6,500 migrant&nbsp;workers - many of them working on&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;projects - had died in Qatar since 2010, based on its calculations from official records.</p>

<p>In response, Qatar said the number of&nbsp;deaths was proportionate to the size of the migrant workforce, and included many non-manual&nbsp;workers, adding that every life lost was a tragedy. The SC said that three work-related&nbsp;deaths and 37 non-work-related&nbsp;deaths had occurred on&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup-related projects. "Death&nbsp;is a natural&nbsp;part&nbsp;of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep," Khater said, voicing disappointment at journalists' questions about The Athletic report. "We're in the middle of a&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. And we have a successful&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. And this is something you want to talk about right now?" he said.</p>


Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer World Cup.

Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer World Cup. Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament, with human rights groups accusing the Gulf state of systematic labour abuses -- charges rejected by the government. Nasser Al Khater, chief executive of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, confirmed to Reuters that a worker had died, but gave no further details. He offered his condolences to his family and said "death is a natural part of life". The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing". Online sports publication The Athletic on Wednesday reported that the man worked for a company contracted to fix lights in a car park at the Sealine Resort, the training site of the Saudi national team. It said he died after he slipped off a ramp while walking alongside a forklift and hit his head on concrete. Citing multiple unnamed sources, it said the accident occurred during the World Cup, but did not specify when. The statement from the Philippines said it would not provide further details out of respect for the man's family. The resort did not respond to a Reuters' query. "If the investigation concludes that safety protocols were not followed, the company will be subject to legal action and severe financial penalties," said a Qatar government official, who declined to be named. "The rate of work-related accidents has consistently declined in Qatar since strict health and safety standards were introduced and enforcement has been stepped up," he said. Meanwhile, in a statement, FIFA said that it "is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker's family." "FIFA will be in a position to comment further once the relevant processes in relation to the worker's passing have been completed," added the football's world governing body. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Full-back Alex Sandro remains doubtful for quarterfinal clash, says Brazil coach Tite DISPUTED DEATH NUMBERS Since being awarded World Cup hosting rights in 2010, Qatar had come under the microscope over its treatment of migrant workers, who account for the majority of its population. The tournament, the first to be held in the Middle East where other countries have also faced criticism over migrant workers' rights, has been mired in controversy with some soccer stars and European officials criticising Qatar's human rights record, including on labour, LGBT+ and women's rights. Qatar's World Cup organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said in a statement that it was not involved in the Qatari investigation as "the deceased (was) working as a contractor, not under the remit of the SC". The number of work-related deaths in Qatar is in dispute. Britain's Guardian newspaper reported last year that at least 6,500 migrant workers - many of them working on World Cup projects - had died in Qatar since 2010, based on its calculations from official records. In response, Qatar said the number of deaths was proportionate to the size of the migrant workforce, and included many non-manual workers, adding that every life lost was a tragedy. The SC said that three work-related deaths and 37 non-work-related deaths had occurred on World Cup-related projects. "Death is a natural part of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep," Khater said, voicing disappointment at journalists' questions about The Athletic report. "We're in the middle of a World Cup. And we have a successful World Cup. And this is something you want to talk about right now?" he said.

FIFA 'deeply saddened' by death of a worker after World Cup chief executive's comments cause furore

<p>Fans are left shell-shocked by the news of Janis Hunter&nbsp;Gaye's passing away. She was 66 and the second wife of Motown superstar Marvin Gaye. Janis passed away on Saturday at her home in Rhode Island from an unspecified cause, according to her family. I Want You, Marvin's&nbsp;album from 1976, has been called “a romantic and erotic tribute”&nbsp;&nbsp;to her. She sang background&nbsp;vocals on his 1977 disco hit "Got to Give It Up," which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. That year, they got hitched.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>How did Janis and Marvin meet?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>During a 1973 recording session at Hitsville West in Los Angeles for his album Let's Get It On, the singer was introduced to Hunter Gaye by producer Ed Townsend. At the time, Gaye was married to Berry Gordy's sister Anna Gordy; Hunter Gaye was 17 and he was 34. Between 1977 through 1981, the couple was wed. They then divorced. After being shot by his father in Los Angeles, he passed away three years later. After the Dance: My Life With Marvin Gaye, her memoir, was released in 2015.</p>

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<p><strong>The Iconic outfit which Janis put together for Marvin</strong></p>

<p>Her family claims that Hunter Gaye put together the legendary ensemble that Gaye wore for his historic 1974 musical performance at the Oakland Coliseum, which included a red watch cap, a beaded denim shirt, and silver red-laced platform boots.</p>

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<p><strong>Rest in Melody Janis Hunter Gaye&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The singer-musician Slim Gaillard, whose songs included "Flat Foot Floogie (With a Floy Floy)," was the father of Hunter Gaye. Additionally, she oversaw her daughter&nbsp;Nona Gaye's career as a singer and actress who has appeared in two Matrix films as well as Ali and Crash.</p>

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<p><strong>Daughter opens up&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Janis Hunter Gaye's daughter Nona Gaye said, “From the time she met my father, she was exposed to the way he saw this world was aching, and she did her best to preserve his legacy as he was taken from us far too early.” “She took every moment to speak about every word and every note of his music, and she wanted to make sure everyone knew the man she fell in love with. I will never get to see her again in this life but know she’s in heaven with my father and a spokesperson for us in spirit.” Son Frankie, sister Shawnn, brother Mark, and grandson Nolan are among the living survivors. There will be a public event which will be announced in her memory.</p>


Fans are left shell-shocked by the news of Janis Hunter Gaye's passing away. She was 66 and the second wife of Motown superstar Marvin Gaye. Janis passed away on Saturday at her home in Rhode Island from an unspecified cause, according to her family.

Fans are left shell-shocked by the news of Janis Hunter Gaye's passing away. She was 66 and the second wife of Motown superstar Marvin Gaye. Janis passed away on Saturday at her home in Rhode Island from an unspecified cause, according to her family. I Want You, Marvin's album from 1976, has been called “a romantic and erotic tribute” to her. She sang background vocals on his 1977 disco hit "Got to Give It Up," which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. That year, they got hitched. How did Janis and Marvin meet? During a 1973 recording session at Hitsville West in Los Angeles for his album Let's Get It On, the singer was introduced to Hunter Gaye by producer Ed Townsend. At the time, Gaye was married to Berry Gordy's sister Anna Gordy; Hunter Gaye was 17 and he was 34. Between 1977 through 1981, the couple was wed. They then divorced. After being shot by his father in Los Angeles, he passed away three years later. After the Dance: My Life With Marvin Gaye, her memoir, was released in 2015. The Iconic outfit which Janis put together for Marvin Her family claims that Hunter Gaye put together the legendary ensemble that Gaye wore for his historic 1974 musical performance at the Oakland Coliseum, which included a red watch cap, a beaded denim shirt, and silver red-laced platform boots. Rest in Melody Janis Hunter Gaye The singer-musician Slim Gaillard, whose songs included "Flat Foot Floogie (With a Floy Floy)," was the father of Hunter Gaye. Additionally, she oversaw her daughter Nona Gaye's career as a singer and actress who has appeared in two Matrix films as well as Ali and Crash. Daughter opens up Janis Hunter Gaye's daughter Nona Gaye said, “From the time she met my father, she was exposed to the way he saw this world was aching, and she did her best to preserve his legacy as he was taken from us far too early.” “She took every moment to speak about every word and every note of his music, and she wanted to make sure everyone knew the man she fell in love with. I will never get to see her again in this life but know she’s in heaven with my father and a spokesperson for us in spirit.” Son Frankie, sister Shawnn, brother Mark, and grandson Nolan are among the living survivors. There will be a public event which will be announced in her memory.

RIP Janis Gaye !! See Motown Legend Marvin Gaye's and his wife's PERFECTLY captured moments

Almost everyone is familiar with sustainable living but what if I told you that you could opt for a greener alternative even after death? Deciding what should be done with your remains is a deeply personal matter and new options don't arise all that often but now a procedure called human composting is the hot new burial alternative.

WION Climate Tracker: Reducing death's carbon footprint

In a new burial procedure called "human composting," a person's remains are turned into usable soil. This is being seen as the future of funerals, as it cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions, and is a greener alternative to cremation and burial.

WION Fineprint | Human composting: A greener burial alternative

Belarus' Foreign Minister Vladimir Makai has died at the age of 64. The demise was announced by the State News Agency. Makai had held his post since 2012 and no cause of his death has been given.

Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makai passes away, cause of death remains unclear

<p>Jason David Frank, famous for the 1990s series Power Rangers, has died, reportedly by suicide, leaving his fans shocked and sad. Here's what you should know about him.</p>

<p><strong>Green Ranger to White Ranger-- Who was the Jason David Frank?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Jason David Frank was famous for his role in “Power Rangers” franchise &nbsp;“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” which was premiered in 1993 on Fox kids programming.</p>

<p>This American superhero TV series catered to a young audience and exploded into a full blown pop culture phenomenon with its jam-packed action figures and merchandise. JDF is known for his role as Tommy Oliver in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Since then, the franchise has undergone several adaptations and Frank had often come back to his role in the series.&nbsp;Rita Repulsa, a fictional character and the main enemy of the main superhero protagonists' in the TV series, had cast a spell on Frank's character Tommy Oliver and he was introduced in the series as a ruthless adversary of the heroes -- a Green Ranger. However, as the series advances and once he is freed from Rita's spell, he transcends into a White Ranger.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Cause of Death&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>TMZ, citing sources, reported that the cause of Jason David Frank's death was a suicide, however there has been no confirmation from the family side.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Frank's MMA connection</strong></p>

<p>Born in US state of California, Jason David Frank, who died at the age of 49, was more than just his Power Ranger projects. He was a lifelong martial arts enthusiast and an 8th degree black belt in Shotokan karate as well as a black belt in taekwondo and judo. Besides that, the superhero character also held a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Though he started off with an amateur gig while participating in competitions in Texas and Virginia, Frank made his first professional MMA debut in 2010 which he also won.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Just to go out there and do my best, and prove that I’m a real fighter,” Frank said when announcing his plans to compete in MMA. “I’m not looking for any titles specifically. Ultimately, I want to give my fans something to watch and be proud of.”</p>

<p><strong>MMA Manager pays tribute&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In an instagram post, his MMA manager and long time friend paid tribute on the Frank's passing. He was a true martial artist, his manager wrote while expressing his grief over the Frank's demise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Survived by four children&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Jason David Frank is survived by four children. One of the children is from his marriage with Tammie Frank, the producer and star of My Morphin Life, a reality show which provides a glimpse into life the life of mixed martial artist. He married his first wife Shawna Frank in 1994 and the couple had two sons and a daughter however, the couple divorced in 2001. Jason and Tammie decided to go their seperate ways in August 2022 after being married for 19 years.&nbsp;"Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being," his manager Justine Hunt said in a statement. "He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed."</p>

<p><strong>Fans left shell-shocked, condolences pour in on social media&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Many fans are left shell-shocked by the passing of their superhero character which helped build so many childhood memories for them. #RIPLEGEND was trending on social media. As the news of Frank's demise broke out, social media was flooded with condolences. One fan said Frank will be missed as every childhood’s legendary number one favorite power ranger. “Power rangers was something me and my best friend bonded over, and knowing the face of the franchise passed away killed me from inside," another social media user said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Walter Jones gets emotional&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Walter Jones poured out his emotions on Instagram over the death of his co-star on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” Jason David Frank. “Can’t believe it…. RIP Jason David Frank.,” Walter Jones wrote in his Insta post. Jones said his heart is sad to have lost another member of his special family.</p>

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Jason David Frank, famous for the 1990s series Power Rangers, has died, reportedly by suicide, leaving his fans shocked and sad. Here's what you should know about him.

Jason David Frank, famous for the 1990s series Power Rangers, has died, reportedly by suicide, leaving his fans shocked and sad. Here's what you should know about him. Green Ranger to White Ranger-- Who was the Jason David Frank? Jason David Frank was famous for his role in “Power Rangers” franchise “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” which was premiered in 1993 on Fox kids programming. This American superhero TV series catered to a young audience and exploded into a full blown pop culture phenomenon with its jam-packed action figures and merchandise. JDF is known for his role as Tommy Oliver in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Since then, the franchise has undergone several adaptations and Frank had often come back to his role in the series. Rita Repulsa, a fictional character and the main enemy of the main superhero protagonists' in the TV series, had cast a spell on Frank's character Tommy Oliver and he was introduced in the series as a ruthless adversary of the heroes -- a Green Ranger. However, as the series advances and once he is freed from Rita's spell, he transcends into a White Ranger. Cause of Death TMZ, citing sources, reported that the cause of Jason David Frank's death was a suicide, however there has been no confirmation from the family side. Frank's MMA connection Born in US state of California, Jason David Frank, who died at the age of 49, was more than just his Power Ranger projects. He was a lifelong martial arts enthusiast and an 8th degree black belt in Shotokan karate as well as a black belt in taekwondo and judo. Besides that, the superhero character also held a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Though he started off with an amateur gig while participating in competitions in Texas and Virginia, Frank made his first professional MMA debut in 2010 which he also won. “Just to go out there and do my best, and prove that I’m a real fighter,” Frank said when announcing his plans to compete in MMA. “I’m not looking for any titles specifically. Ultimately, I want to give my fans something to watch and be proud of.” MMA Manager pays tribute In an instagram post, his MMA manager and long time friend paid tribute on the Frank's passing. He was a true martial artist, his manager wrote while expressing his grief over the Frank's demise. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Butler-Au (@suckerpunchent) Survived by four children Jason David Frank is survived by four children. One of the children is from his marriage with Tammie Frank, the producer and star of My Morphin Life, a reality show which provides a glimpse into life the life of mixed martial artist. He married his first wife Shawna Frank in 1994 and the couple had two sons and a daughter however, the couple divorced in 2001. Jason and Tammie decided to go their seperate ways in August 2022 after being married for 19 years. "Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being," his manager Justine Hunt said in a statement. "He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed." Fans left shell-shocked, condolences pour in on social media Many fans are left shell-shocked by the passing of their superhero character which helped build so many childhood memories for them. #RIPLEGEND was trending on social media. As the news of Frank's demise broke out, social media was flooded with condolences. One fan said Frank will be missed as every childhood’s legendary number one favorite power ranger. “Power rangers was something me and my best friend bonded over, and knowing the face of the franchise passed away killed me from inside," another social media user said. Walter Jones gets emotional Walter Jones poured out his emotions on Instagram over the death of his co-star on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” Jason David Frank. “Can’t believe it…. RIP Jason David Frank.,” Walter Jones wrote in his Insta post. Jones said his heart is sad to have lost another member of his special family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WalterEJones (@walterejones)

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Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz said that he will not cooperate with a U.S investigation into the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Probe in journalist Abu Akleh's death: 'Will not cooperate with US investigation,' says Israel

<p>In the midst of widespread demonstrations following the death&nbsp;of Mahsa Amini, local media stated that Iran's judiciary had accused more than 750 individuals in three provinces for taking part in "recent riots".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the protests started in mid-September, more than 2,000 people have already been accused, with about half of them in Tehran, according to judicial data.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disturbances, which the authorities have referred to as "riots," have resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals, most of whom were protesters but also included security officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 164 persons have been charged after the recent riots,&nbsp;said Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the court for the southern province of Hormozgan, the judiciary's Mizan Online news website reported on Sunday.</p>

<p>According to the website, they are accused of “incitement to killing, harming security forces,&nbsp;propaganda against the regime,&nbsp;and damaging public property,” among other charges. Their trials will start from Thursday in the presence of their lawyers,&nbsp;the website added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Abdol-Mehdi Mousavi, the judiciary's chief, 276 additional persons have been charged in the Markazi province in the centre of the country, according to state news agency IRNA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, 100 young people were freed after promising to refrain from taking part in any more "riots," according to IRNA.</p>

<p>Asadollah Jafari, the head of the judiciary in the central province of Isfahan, reported that 316 cases had been brought in connection with the current unrest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was quoted as stating late Saturday by the Tasnim news agency as claiming that twelve had already been tried.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Days after being detained by the morality police for allegedly violating the country's stringent clothing codes for women, Amini passed away on September 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities have refuted accusations made by international rights organisations that 15,000 people had been jailed as a result of the protests.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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In the midst of widespread demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini, local media stated that Iran's judiciary had accused more than 750 individuals in three provinces for taking part in "recent riots".

In the midst of widespread demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini, local media stated that Iran's judiciary had accused more than 750 individuals in three provinces for taking part in "recent riots". Since the protests started in mid-September, more than 2,000 people have already been accused, with about half of them in Tehran, according to judicial data. The disturbances, which the authorities have referred to as "riots," have resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals, most of whom were protesters but also included security officers. As many as 164 persons have been charged after the recent riots, said Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the court for the southern province of Hormozgan, the judiciary's Mizan Online news website reported on Sunday. According to the website, they are accused of “incitement to killing, harming security forces, propaganda against the regime, and damaging public property,” among other charges. Their trials will start from Thursday in the presence of their lawyers, the website added. According to Abdol-Mehdi Mousavi, the judiciary's chief, 276 additional persons have been charged in the Markazi province in the centre of the country, according to state news agency IRNA. However, 100 young people were freed after promising to refrain from taking part in any more "riots," according to IRNA. Asadollah Jafari, the head of the judiciary in the central province of Isfahan, reported that 316 cases had been brought in connection with the current unrest. Also Read: Biden urges Japan & S Korea to join hands on N Korean and Chinese threat He was quoted as stating late Saturday by the Tasnim news agency as claiming that twelve had already been tried. Days after being detained by the morality police for allegedly violating the country's stringent clothing codes for women, Amini passed away on September 16. Authorities have refuted accusations made by international rights organisations that 15,000 people had been jailed as a result of the protests. (with inputs from agencies)

Iran accuses more than 750 people of ‘incitement to killing’ in ‘recent riots’

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India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassinators are to be released after being initially sentenced to death. Supreme Court of India has ordered their release.

Rajiv Gandhi's assassinators to be released after being initially sentenced to death

<p>Saman Yasin, a&nbsp;young Kurdish rapper and artist&nbsp;is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained.</p>

<p>The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime.</p>

<p>Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added.</p>

<p>According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.

Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests. His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained. The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime. Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.” Also Read: Sandy Hook defamation: Infowars' Alex Jones ordered to pay USD 473 million “In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added. According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting. (with inputs from agencies)

Iran: Young Kurdish rapper who protested over Amini's death faces execution

<p>The sun shone down on Stanley Joliva as medical staff at an open-air clinic hovered around him, pumping air into his lungs and giving him chest compressions until he died.</p>

<p>Nearby, his mother watched.</p>

<p>“Only God knows my pain,” said Viliene Enfant.</p>

<p>Less than an hour later, the body of her 22-year-old son lay on the floor wrapped in a white plastic bag with the date of his death scrawled on top. He joined dozens of other Haitians who have died from cholera during a rapidly spreading outbreak that is straining the resources of nonprofits and local hospitals in a country where fuel, water and other basic supplies are growing scarcer by the day.</p>

<p>Sweat gathered on the foreheads of staff at a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/report-more-accurate-test-for-cervical-cancer-developed-by-scientists-in-uk-austria-526789">Doctors Without Borders</a> treatment center in the capital of Port-au-Prince where some 100 patients arrive every day and at least 20 have died. Families kept rushing in this week with loved ones, sometimes dragging their limp bodies into the crowded outdoors clinic where the smell of waste filled the air.</p>

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<p>Dozens of patients sat on white buckets or lay on stretchers as IV lines ran up to bags of rehydrating fluids that gleamed in the sun. So far this month, Doctors Without Borders has treated some 1,800 patients at their four centers in Port-au-Prince.</p>

<p>Across <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/haiti-government-has-asked-for-international-assistance-heres-why-525085">Haiti</a>, many patients are dying because say they’re unable to reach a hospital in time, health officials say. A spike in gang violence has made it unsafe for people to leave their communities and a lack of fuel has shut down public transportation, gas stations and other key businesses including water supply companies.</p>

<p>Enfant sat next to her son’s body as she recalled how Joliva told her he was feeling sick earlier this week. She had already warned him and her two other sons not to bathe or wash clothes in the sewage-contaminated waters that ran through a nearby ravine in their neighborhood — the only source of water for hundreds in that area.</p>

<p>Enfant insisted that her sons buy water to wash clothes and add chlorine if they were going to drink it. As Joliva grew sicker, Enfant tried to care for him on her own.</p>

<p>“I told him, ‘Honey, you need to drink the tea,’” she recalled. “He said again, ‘I feel weak.’ He also said, ‘I am not able to stand up.’”</p>

<p>Cholera is a bacteria that sickens people who swallow contaminated food or water, and it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, in some cases leading to death.</p>

<p>Haiti’s first major brush with cholera occurred more than a decade ago when UN&nbsp;peacekeepers introduced the bacteria into the country’s biggest river via sewage runoff at their base. Nearly 10,000 people died and thousands of others were sickened.</p>

<p>The cases eventually dwindled to the point where the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-origin-of-the-covid-19-virus-new-report-supports-lab-leak-theory-529062">World Health Organization</a> was expected to declare Haiti cholera-free this year.</p>

<p>But on Oct. 2, Haitian officials announced that cholera had returned.</p>

<p>At least 40 deaths and 1,700 suspected cases have been reported, but officials believe the numbers are much higher, especially in crowded and unsanitary slums and government shelters where thousands of Haitians live.</p>

<p>Worsening the situation is a lack of fuel and water that began to dwindle last month when one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs surrounded a key fuel terminal and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Gas stations and businesses including water companies have closed, forcing an increasing number of people to rely on untreated water.</p>

<p>Shela Jeune, a 21-year-old hot dog vendor whose 2-year-old son has cholera, said she buys small bags of water for her family but doesn’t know if it’s treated. She carried him to the hospital where he remains on IV fluids.</p>

<p>“Everything I give him to eat, he just throws it up,” she said.</p>

<p>Jeune was among dozens of mothers seeking treatment for their children on a recent morning.</p>

<p>Lauriol Chantal, 43, recounted a similar story. Her 15-year-old son would vomit as soon as he finished eating, prompting her to rush him to the treatment center.</p>

<p>While at the center, her son, Alexandro François, told her he felt hot.</p>

<p>“He said to me ... ’Mama, could you take me outside to wash me or pour water over my head?’” she said.</p>

<p>She obliged, but suddenly, he collapsed in her arms. The staff ran over to help.</p>

<p>Children younger than age 14 make up half of cholera cases in Haiti, according to UNICEF, with officials warning that growing cases of severe malnutrition also make children more vulnerable to illness.</p>

<p>Haiti’s poverty also has worsened the situation.</p>

<p>“When you are unable to get safe drinking water by tap in your own home, when you don’t have soap or water purifying tablets and you have no access to health services, you may not survive cholera or other waterborne diseases,” said Bruno Maes, Haiti’s UNICEF representative.</p>

<p>Perpety Juste, a 62-year-old grandmother, said one of her three grandchildren became ill this week as she fretted about how their situation might have led to her sickness.</p>

<p>“We spent a lot of days without food, I cannot lie,” she said. “Nobody in my house has a job.”</p>

<p>Juste, who lives with her husband, five children and three grandchildren, said she used to work as a house cleaner until the homeowners fled Haiti.</p>

<p>The increasing demand for help is squeezing Doctors Without Borders and others as they struggle to care for patients with limited fuel.</p>

<p>“It’s a nightmare for the population, and also for us,” said Jean-Marc Biquet, a project coordinator with the organization. “We have two more weeks of fuel.”</p>

<p>Life is paralyzed for many Haitians, including Enfant, as she mourned her son’s death. She wants to bury him in her southern coastal hometown of Les Cayes, but cannot afford the 55,000 gourdes ($430) it would cost to transport his body.</p>

<p>Enfant then fell quiet and gazed into the distance as she continued to sit next to her son’s body — too stunned, she said, to stand up.</p>

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The sun shone down on Stanley Joliva as medical staff at an open-air clinic hovered around him, pumping air into his lungs and giving him chest compressions until he died.

The sun shone down on Stanley Joliva as medical staff at an open-air clinic hovered around him, pumping air into his lungs and giving him chest compressions until he died. Nearby, his mother watched. “Only God knows my pain,” said Viliene Enfant. Less than an hour later, the body of her 22-year-old son lay on the floor wrapped in a white plastic bag with the date of his death scrawled on top. He joined dozens of other Haitians who have died from cholera during a rapidly spreading outbreak that is straining the resources of nonprofits and local hospitals in a country where fuel, water and other basic supplies are growing scarcer by the day. Sweat gathered on the foreheads of staff at a Doctors Without Borders treatment center in the capital of Port-au-Prince where some 100 patients arrive every day and at least 20 have died. Families kept rushing in this week with loved ones, sometimes dragging their limp bodies into the crowded outdoors clinic where the smell of waste filled the air. Also read | UNSC divided over response to crisis in Haiti as gangs take over Dozens of patients sat on white buckets or lay on stretchers as IV lines ran up to bags of rehydrating fluids that gleamed in the sun. So far this month, Doctors Without Borders has treated some 1,800 patients at their four centers in Port-au-Prince. Across Haiti, many patients are dying because say they’re unable to reach a hospital in time, health officials say. A spike in gang violence has made it unsafe for people to leave their communities and a lack of fuel has shut down public transportation, gas stations and other key businesses including water supply companies. Enfant sat next to her son’s body as she recalled how Joliva told her he was feeling sick earlier this week. She had already warned him and her two other sons not to bathe or wash clothes in the sewage-contaminated waters that ran through a nearby ravine in their neighborhood — the only source of water for hundreds in that area. Enfant insisted that her sons buy water to wash clothes and add chlorine if they were going to drink it. As Joliva grew sicker, Enfant tried to care for him on her own. “I told him, ‘Honey, you need to drink the tea,’” she recalled. “He said again, ‘I feel weak.’ He also said, ‘I am not able to stand up.’” Cholera is a bacteria that sickens people who swallow contaminated food or water, and it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, in some cases leading to death. Haiti’s first major brush with cholera occurred more than a decade ago when UN peacekeepers introduced the bacteria into the country’s biggest river via sewage runoff at their base. Nearly 10,000 people died and thousands of others were sickened. The cases eventually dwindled to the point where the World Health Organization was expected to declare Haiti cholera-free this year. But on Oct. 2, Haitian officials announced that cholera had returned. At least 40 deaths and 1,700 suspected cases have been reported, but officials believe the numbers are much higher, especially in crowded and unsanitary slums and government shelters where thousands of Haitians live. Worsening the situation is a lack of fuel and water that began to dwindle last month when one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs surrounded a key fuel terminal and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Gas stations and businesses including water companies have closed, forcing an increasing number of people to rely on untreated water. Shela Jeune, a 21-year-old hot dog vendor whose 2-year-old son has cholera, said she buys small bags of water for her family but doesn’t know if it’s treated. She carried him to the hospital where he remains on IV fluids. “Everything I give him to eat, he just throws it up,” she said. Jeune was among dozens of mothers seeking treatment for their children on a recent morning. Lauriol Chantal, 43, recounted a similar story. Her 15-year-old son would vomit as soon as he finished eating, prompting her to rush him to the treatment center. While at the center, her son, Alexandro François, told her he felt hot. “He said to me ... ’Mama, could you take me outside to wash me or pour water over my head?’” she said. She obliged, but suddenly, he collapsed in her arms. The staff ran over to help. Children younger than age 14 make up half of cholera cases in Haiti, according to UNICEF, with officials warning that growing cases of severe malnutrition also make children more vulnerable to illness. Haiti’s poverty also has worsened the situation. “When you are unable to get safe drinking water by tap in your own home, when you don’t have soap or water purifying tablets and you have no access to health services, you may not survive cholera or other waterborne diseases,” said Bruno Maes, Haiti’s UNICEF representative. Perpety Juste, a 62-year-old grandmother, said one of her three grandchildren became ill this week as she fretted about how their situation might have led to her sickness. “We spent a lot of days without food, I cannot lie,” she said. “Nobody in my house has a job.” Juste, who lives with her husband, five children and three grandchildren, said she used to work as a house cleaner until the homeowners fled Haiti. The increasing demand for help is squeezing Doctors Without Borders and others as they struggle to care for patients with limited fuel. “It’s a nightmare for the population, and also for us,” said Jean-Marc Biquet, a project coordinator with the organization. “We have two more weeks of fuel.” Life is paralyzed for many Haitians, including Enfant, as she mourned her son’s death. She wants to bury him in her southern coastal hometown of Les Cayes, but cannot afford the 55,000 gourdes ($430) it would cost to transport his body. 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<p>Formula One and the championship-leading Red Bull team mourned the death of the energy drink company's Austrian founder Dietrich Mateschitz on Saturday at the age of 78. Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner confirmed the news ahead of qualifying for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, where the team can clinch a fifth constructors' championship.</p>

<p>Red Bull's Max Verstappen has already won the drivers' title for the second year in a row. "What he (Mateschitz) achieved and what he's done for so many people around the world, across different sports, is second to none," said Horner. "So many of us have to be so grateful to him for the opportunities that he's provided, the vision that he had, the strength of character and never being afraid to follow and chase your dreams. "That's what he did here in Formula One, proving that you can make a difference ... so many drivers, so many team members, so many people in this pitlane owe him so much," he told Sky Sports television.</p>

<p>Mateschitz bought the Ford-owned Jaguar team at the end of 2004 and turned it into Red Bull Racing, an outfit whose maverick image masked a fierce competitive spirit. The Austrian also bought the Italy-based Minardi team and renamed it Toro Rosso, the Italian for Red Bull. They now compete as AlphaTauri, the company's fashion brand.</p>

<p>The arrival of Adrian Newey, one of the sport's greatest designers who had penned title-winning cars for Williams and McLaren, turbocharged Red Bull's progress and Germany's Sebastian Vettel won four titles in a row from 2010-13.</p>

<p>Red Bull also won the constructors' title in all four seasons. "I am deeply saddened by the news that Dietrich Mateschitz, a hugely respected and much-loved member of the Formula One family has passed away," said Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali. "He was an incredible visionary entrepreneur and a man who helped to transform our sport and created the Red Bull brand that is known all around the world."</p>

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<p>Mateschitz's death comes with Red Bull embroiled in a budget breach controversy that has teams up and down pitlane demanding a harsh penalty. But those same teams after learning of Mateschitz's passing quickly took to social media on Saturday expressing their condolences and praising him for his vision and contributions to the sport.</p>

<p>Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo and McLaren, whose team principal Zak Brown hours earlier had engaged in tense exchange with Horner over the budget issue during a press conference were among those offering their sympathies.</p>

<p>"Following the sad passing of Dietrich Mateschitz, our thoughts and condolences are with Dietrich’s family and friends, @RedBullRacing, @AlphaTauriF1 and the wider @RedBull family. Rest in peace," said McLaren on their official Twitter account.</p>

<p>Horner said he was happy that at least Mateschitz got to see Verstappen clinch the driver's title two weeks ago in Japan. Verstappen will start Sunday's race on the front row alongside Ferrari pole sitter Carlos Sainz but said he would be trying to make Mateschitz proud. "I think of what he has meant for of course Red Bull and also the sport and especially for me what he has done for me in general in my career so far and my life," said Verstappen. It's a really tough day. "We gave it everything today in qualifying but unfortunately we missed out by a little bit but there is still a race ahead of course and we're going to try and make him proud tomorrow."</p>


Formula One and the championship-leading Red Bull team mourned the death of the energy drink company's Austrian founder Dietrich Mateschitz on Saturday at the age of 78.

Formula One and the championship-leading Red Bull team mourned the death of the energy drink company's Austrian founder Dietrich Mateschitz on Saturday at the age of 78. Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner confirmed the news ahead of qualifying for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, where the team can clinch a fifth constructors' championship. Red Bull's Max Verstappen has already won the drivers' title for the second year in a row. "What he (Mateschitz) achieved and what he's done for so many people around the world, across different sports, is second to none," said Horner. "So many of us have to be so grateful to him for the opportunities that he's provided, the vision that he had, the strength of character and never being afraid to follow and chase your dreams. "That's what he did here in Formula One, proving that you can make a difference ... so many drivers, so many team members, so many people in this pitlane owe him so much," he told Sky Sports television. Mateschitz bought the Ford-owned Jaguar team at the end of 2004 and turned it into Red Bull Racing, an outfit whose maverick image masked a fierce competitive spirit. The Austrian also bought the Italy-based Minardi team and renamed it Toro Rosso, the Italian for Red Bull. They now compete as AlphaTauri, the company's fashion brand. The arrival of Adrian Newey, one of the sport's greatest designers who had penned title-winning cars for Williams and McLaren, turbocharged Red Bull's progress and Germany's Sebastian Vettel won four titles in a row from 2010-13. Red Bull also won the constructors' title in all four seasons. "I am deeply saddened by the news that Dietrich Mateschitz, a hugely respected and much-loved member of the Formula One family has passed away," said Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali. "He was an incredible visionary entrepreneur and a man who helped to transform our sport and created the Red Bull brand that is known all around the world." ALSO READ | FIFA president Gianni Infantino says broadcasters offer '100 times less' for Women's World Cup Mateschitz's death comes with Red Bull embroiled in a budget breach controversy that has teams up and down pitlane demanding a harsh penalty. But those same teams after learning of Mateschitz's passing quickly took to social media on Saturday expressing their condolences and praising him for his vision and contributions to the sport. Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo and McLaren, whose team principal Zak Brown hours earlier had engaged in tense exchange with Horner over the budget issue during a press conference were among those offering their sympathies. "Following the sad passing of Dietrich Mateschitz, our thoughts and condolences are with Dietrich’s family and friends, @RedBullRacing, @AlphaTauriF1 and the wider @RedBull family. Rest in peace," said McLaren on their official Twitter account. Horner said he was happy that at least Mateschitz got to see Verstappen clinch the driver's title two weeks ago in Japan. Verstappen will start Sunday's race on the front row alongside Ferrari pole sitter Carlos Sainz but said he would be trying to make Mateschitz proud. "I think of what he has meant for of course Red Bull and also the sport and especially for me what he has done for me in general in my career so far and my life," said Verstappen. It's a really tough day. "We gave it everything today in qualifying but unfortunately we missed out by a little bit but there is still a race ahead of course and we're going to try and make him proud tomorrow."

Red Bull F1 team mourn death of founder Dietrich Mateschitz at the age of 78

<p>Australian&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) whom the police identified as an Australian that was reported missing, a police spokesperson said adding he died after a 10-meter fall in what was most likely an accident.</p>

<p>Queensland&nbsp;Rugby&nbsp;League's media officer Michael Hillier said his father confirmed Hampson passed away in Barcelona. Hampson, who played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in Queensland, was on a trip across Europe with fellow&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;players, pictures posted on their Instagram accounts show.</p>


Australian rugby league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland rugby league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.

Australian rugby league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland rugby league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) whom the police identified as an Australian that was reported missing, a police spokesperson said adding he died after a 10-meter fall in what was most likely an accident. Queensland Rugby League's media officer Michael Hillier said his father confirmed Hampson passed away in Barcelona. Hampson, who played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in Queensland, was on a trip across Europe with fellow rugby players, pictures posted on their Instagram accounts show.

Australian player Liam Hampson passes away in an accident in Barcelona

The day after five people were killed in a mass shooting in North Carolina, the police has identified the suspect. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of the state capital and according to the police authorities, the motor of the shooting has not been established so far and the investigation is still ongoing.

North Carolina Shooting: Five people killed in shooting, including off-duty police officer

Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played the beloved half joint Hagrid in the Harry Potter films has died at the age of 72. Coltrane passed away in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at the age of 72, J.K Rowling calls him an incredible talent

Harry Potter renowned actor Robbie Coltrane dies at the age of 72

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