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# Tragedy

Kobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter company over fatal crash

The basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter were among the victims of last month’s helicopter crash.

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Feb 24th 2020, 10:48 PM

# Armagh

Two Northern Irish properties searched in Essex tragedy investigation

The driver, who is from Armagh, has been arrested.

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Oct 24th 2019, 7:10 AM

# mass murder

Focus turns to Balkans-based trafficking gangs and potential Irish links after Essex tragedy

Mo Robinson (25) from Armagh was arrested on suspicion of mass murder.

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Oct 24th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Tragedy

Racing driver Anthoine Hubert dies after Formula Two crash

The Frenchman, who was set for a bright future in the sport, has died at the age of 22.

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Aug 31st 2019, 8:48 PM

# Malaysia

'People are devastated and heartbroken': Nóra Quoirin mourned as autopsy reveals no evidence of violence

The family’s lawyer has said it is too early to rule out a criminal element in the case.

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Aug 15th 2019, 10:30 PM

# Tragic

Argentinian Santillan becomes second fighter to die in devastating week for boxing

The 23-year-old passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Jul 25th 2019, 6:28 PM

# Walderstown Road Races

Motorcyclist (34) dies after crash in Westmeath road race

The man was airlifted to a Dublin hospital after the crash where he was later pronounced dead.

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Jul 14th 2019, 4:43 PM

# Tragedy

Man found dead in London garden 'fell from landing gear of Heathrow-bound airplane'

It’s believed the man was a stowaway on a flight from Kenya.

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Jul 1st 2019, 6:45 PM

# Tragedy

Tiger Woods named in wrongful death lawsuit involving former employee

The golf star has expressed his sorrow at the death of Nicholas Immesberger, once a bartender at his Florida restaurant.

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May 14th 2019, 6:08 PM

# ketchikan

Five dead and one missing after sightseeing planes collide in mid-air in Alaska

Helicopters and boats were deployed by the Coast Guard for the search-and-rescue operation.

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May 14th 2019, 7:17 AM

# Tragedy

Giants draft pick injured in shooting which saw his roommate killed

Corey Ballentine is expected to make a full recovery, but his former college team-mate Dwane Simmons has died.

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Apr 28th 2019, 7:15 PM

# Tragedy

28-year-old Malaysian pro golfer Arie Irawan found dead in hotel room

He had been competing in China’s Sanya Championship, and the tournament has been cancelled as a mark of respect.

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Apr 7th 2019, 4:27 PM

# Tragedy

'Two special angels': Husband pays emotional tribute at funeral of Marie Downey and infant son

Marie Downey and her son Darragh died in tragic circumstances at a Cork hospital this week.

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Mar 30th 2019, 4:50 PM

# Tragedy

Mother of newborn baby found dead in Cork maternity hospital

An investigation is underway and the cause of death is currently unknown.

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Mar 26th 2019, 12:37 PM

# Tragedy

Families of Christchurch victims face long wait for the return of their loved ones' bodies

Under Islamic custom, burials are to take place as soon as possible after death, which hasn’t been the case in this situation.

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Mar 19th 2019, 1:45 PM

# Dispute

Emiliano Sala tragedy sparks unsavoury legal wrangle

The late footballer was buried at the age of 28 in the Argentine village of Progreso on Saturday.

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Feb 20th 2019, 3:06 PM

# Tragedy

Nantes considering legal action over €17 million Sala payment

The French club completed the transfer of the Argentine striker before his plane crashed in the English channel.

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Feb 6th 2019, 5:59 PM

# fear

Cardiff players reluctant to fly after Sala disappearance

The club returned to action for the first time since the player’s disappearance on Tuesday in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal.

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Jan 30th 2019, 9:15 PM

# RIP

Funeral hears haunting recording of Dawn Croke singing as her life and beauty is celebrated

Her sister told the congregation that her partner had put an engagement ring on her finger after she died.

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Jan 14th 2019, 5:23 PM

# Tragedy

‘We didn’t want to play... We weren’t really given a choice’

The Liverpool players were numb and bewildered as they sat on the coach taking them away from Heysel Stadium

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Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Disaster

Indonesia tsunami: Residents near volcano warned to stay away from beaches after 222 killed

At least 843 people have been injured too, officials said.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 6:00 PM

# Tragedy

Cause of Leicester City helicopter crash revealed by investigators as accident report is published

A helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium killed five people on board in October.

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Dec 6th 2018, 4:33 PM

# Tragedy

77 dead, 993 missing and 10,000 homes destroyed as California waits on rain

Firefighters managed to expand containment to 65% of the 234-square-mile burn zone over the weekend.

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Nov 19th 2018, 7:53 AM

# in mourning

Leicester boss left 'numb' after 'one of the hardest weeks in the club's history'

Foxes manager Claude Puel says the Premier League side is still coming to terms with last weekend’s tragic helicopter crash.

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Nov 1st 2018, 5:50 PM

# Tragedy

Ranieri 'shaken' by death of Leicester's Thai boss

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died along with four others when his helicopter plummeted into a car park outside the King Power stadium.

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Oct 30th 2018, 8:11 PM

# Tragedy

'He made us champions': Leicester pays tribute to Thai owner

Four other people on the helicopter, including two members of Vichai’s staff, were also killed in the crash.

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Oct 29th 2018, 12:10 AM

# RIP

'He was part of our family': Colleagues pay tribute to Irishman who died in Greek wildfires

Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp got married last week and was on his honeymoon when deadly fires swept through the town of Mati.

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Jul 26th 2018, 2:06 PM

# RIP

Irishman who died in Greek wildfires praised for his 'no-nonsense, can-do' charity work

Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp was on his honeymoon when he and his wife Zoe Holohan were caught in the fires.

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Jul 26th 2018, 8:34 AM

# joshua osahon

Irish teen who drowned tragically in Spanish lake named

Joshua Osahon from Portlaoise lost his life after going swimming in a lake in central Spain on Saturday afternoon.

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Jul 16th 2018, 2:02 PM

# North Dublin

Skerries 100 race goes ahead, with entire prize fund to go to William Dunlop's family

32-year-old William Dunlop died tragically during practice for the racing event yesterday afternoon.

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Jul 8th 2018, 12:19 PM

# a life story

Drugs, child abuse and infidelity: The tragic life of Whitney Houston

A new documentary by Kevin Macdonald uncovers how the singer was abused by a relative as a child.

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Jul 7th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Havana

One of three women who survived Cuban plane crash dies

The death toll is now 111.

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May 22nd 2018, 4:25 PM

# margaret river

'We are devastated': Grandparents, mother and four children killed in murder-suicide in Australia

Police said they weren’t looking for anyone else in relation to the shootings.

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May 12th 2018, 12:57 PM

# Personal journey

Coveney: 'I approach the abortion issue from a pro-life perspective, but we need to end the status quo'

For the first time, the Tánaiste speaks of his family’s own personal tragedy in pregnancy.

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May 6th 2018, 12:05 AM

# RIP

Masterchef semi-finalist dies while running the London marathon in memory of his dad

29-year-old Matt Campbell was running his second marathon in as many weeks.

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Apr 23rd 2018, 12:00 PM

# adeje

Irish boy (10) holidaying with family killed by hit-and-run driver in Tenerife

The youngster was rushed to hospital after being critically injured on Thursday evening.

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Mar 31st 2018, 1:25 PM

# Missing

British sailor 'presumed lost at sea' after going overboard in the Volvo Ocean Race

John Fisher was swept overboard Monday afternoon.

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Mar 27th 2018, 10:20 AM

# new report

Rescue 116 crash: Investigators seek review of all Irish search and rescue operations

Four Irish Coast Guard crew were killed in the tragedy. The latest interim report has been published.

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Mar 16th 2018, 11:41 AM

# the 96

Topman 'unreservedly apologises' after claims it was selling t-shirt referencing Hillsborough disaster

The company has yet to respond to the online furore.

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Mar 16th 2018, 9:58 AM

# Avoriaz

13-year-old boy dies after falling from cliff in French Alps

The boy had been skiing with his younger brother.

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Feb 25th 2018, 6:26 PM