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Jeff Beck dies of bacterial meningitis – what you need to know about the disease

Jeff Beck dies of bacterial meningitis – what you need to know about the disease: Influential English guitarist Jeff Beck, who rose to fame playing with the Yardbirds and later fronted the Jeff Beck Group, died on January 10 aged 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis happens when germs get into the tissues (the …

Ukraine recap: Ukraine launches major counteroffensive as Mikhail Gorbachev dies, opposing the war to the last

Ukraine recap: Ukraine launches major counteroffensive as Mikhail Gorbachev dies, opposing the war to the last: The death this week of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, who presided over its disintegration at the end of the 1980s, prompted an avalanche of tributes. These came mainly from outside Russia – where he …

David Trimble, architect of Good Friday Agreement, dies at 77: his gamble is still paying off for Northern Ireland

David Trimble, architect of Good Friday Agreement, dies at 77: his gamble is still paying off for Northern Ireland: Consensus can be elusive in a place as deeply divided as Northern Ireland, but the death of its inaugural first minister, David Trimble, has prompted warm tributes from across the political spectrum. The region’s three main …

What happens when someone dies in space? Space tourism brings new legal and moral issues

What happens when someone dies in space? Space tourism brings new legal and moral issues: Vadim Sadovski/Shutterstock Commercial spaceflight companies such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are now offering exclusive opportunities for celebrities and civilians to travel to space. Traditionally, astronauts have been subject to rigorous training and medical scrutiny before going to space, …

Celebrated stage and screen actor Sir Antony Sher dies

South Africa in the news: Celebrated stage and screen actor Sir Antony Sher dies: Theatre star Sir Antony Sher has died of cancer, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced. A statement from the organisation said he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year.: “South Africa” – BingNews Viral Text Message on Countries’ …

Frank Williams, founder of Formula One team, dies at 79

South Africa in the news: Frank Williams, founder of Formula One team, dies at 79: Temperatures could plunge below zero as ‘Arctic shot’ batters UK Religious abortion rights supporters fight for access Netherlands detects 13 cases of new omicron variant from two South Africa flights …: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID news live: Morocco to …

Swashbuckling adventure novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88

South Africa in the news: Swashbuckling adventure novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88: Zambian-born bestselling adventure author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in South Africa after a decades-long career in writing, his office said. He was 88. With 49 titles under his belt, Smith …: “South Africa” – BingNews No state funeral for …

Wilbur Smith: Best-selling author dies aged 88

South Africa in the news: Wilbur Smith: Best-selling author dies aged 88: The novelist – who sold more than 140 million copies of his books worldwide – died “unexpectedly” at his home in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday afternoon, his office said.: “South Africa” – BingNews Best-selling thriller writer Wilbur Smith dies aged 88: …

South Africa’s last apartheid president F. W. de Klerk dies

South Africa in the news: South Africa’s last apartheid president F. W. de Klerk dies: F.W. de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of the country’s white minority rule, has died at the age of 85. De …: “South Africa” – …

South Africa’s last apartheid president F. W. de Klerk dies

Former president FW de Klerk dies at 85

South Africa in the news: Former president FW de Klerk dies at 85: De Klerk succumbed to his long battle with cancer on Thursday morning. He died at his Fresnaye home in Cape Town. FW de Klerk Foundation spokesperson Dave Steward confirmed the news. “The family will, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Finnish workers able …

UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness

South Africa in the news: UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness: Former UB40 member Astro, real name Terence Wilson, has died after a short illness, his current band has confirmed. The musician went on to perform with breakaway group UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and …: “South Africa” – BingNews UB40 legend Astro dies …