Barceona suspect shot dead: Who was Younes Abouyaaqoub?

Barceona suspect shot dead: Who was Younes Abouyaaqoub?

Younes Abouyaaqoub, the main suspect in Thursdays (17 August) deadly vehicle-ramming attack in the city centre of Barcelona, was shot dead on Monday in a police operation. Police confirmed they had killed a man who appeared to be wearing an explosive belt in the town of Subirats, west of Barcelona. Aug 22, 2017
Marseille crash: One dead after van ploughs into two bus stops

Marseille crash: One dead after van ploughs into two bus stops

One person has died after a car crashed into two bus shelters in different areas of the southern French city of Marseille, according to local police.Julien Ravier, a local mayor, told Frances BFMTV news channel that the victim of the crash at the second bus shelter was a woman in her 40s. She was waiting alone at the stop. Aug 21, 2017
Jerry Lewis dead: Legendary comedian and Hollywood star dies aged 91

Jerry Lewis dead: Legendary comedian and Hollywood star dies aged 91

Jerry Lewis, who was one of Hollywoods most renowned comedians noted for his work with Dean Martin, has died aged 91 at his home in Las Vegas on 20 August. He battled with a number of health issues over the years, including open-heart surgery in 1983, surgery for prostate cancer in 1992, prescription drug dependency treatment in 2003, a heart attack in 2006 and a long fight with pulmonary fibrosis.Lewis is survived by his second wife, SanDee Pitnick, with whom he has an adopted daughter. Aug 21, 2017
India: At least 23 dead and over 100 injured after huge train derailment

India: At least 23 dead and over 100 injured after huge train derailment

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of a passenger train incident in India. 13 coaches derailed in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on August 19. At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 people were injured. The cause of the derailment is not yet known but witnesses described a sudden jerk before the train turned upside down. Aug 20, 2017