Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time. Read More
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Nasa astronauts’ moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said. Read More
Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month. Read More
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island. Read More
Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque’s death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned. Read More
Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say
The strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Read More
Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia. Read More
Katseye’s Manon to take ‘temporary hiatus’ to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following “open and thoughtful conversations together”. Read More
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart ‘burned by frostbite’
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital. Read More
Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region’s avalanche death toll this season to at least 21. Read More