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Sam Neill, best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park series, pictured at a film premiere.

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Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78: Tributes to Film Legend

The versatile actor, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, passed away suddenly in Sydney, with leaders and co-stars paying tribute.

Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney at age 78, surrounded by his family.
He was confirmed to be cancer-free at the time of death after a 2023 diagnosis.
Global leaders and film peers hailed him as a hero and a cultural legend.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

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Senator Lindsey Graham’s Death Caused by Aortic Tear, Examiner Says

Medical findings confirm the South Carolina Republican died of an aortic dissection following a diplomatic trip to meet President Zelensky in Kyiv.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

Planes water-bombing the Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris during an exceptional heatwave.

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Emergency Planes Combat Exceptional Wildfire South of Paris

Record-breaking heatwaves fuel a virulent wildfire south of Paris, prompting the first-ever deployment of southern firefighting planes to the region.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

The charred remains of a landscape in Bédar, Spain following a deadly wildfire.

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British Couple Return to Village at Heart of Deadly Spanish Wildfire

As the death toll rises to 13, evacuees returning to Bédar criticize the lack of official emergency alerts during the devastating Almería province blaze.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

A file photo of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during an official visit to Europe.

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Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

The former leader, who transformed Qatar into a global energy powerhouse and launched Al Jazeera, passed away on Sunday following a historic reign.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

Police and emergency vehicles stationed along St Clair Avenue in Toronto following a fatal shooting at the Salsa on St Clair festival.

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Fatal Gunfire at Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead

Police in Toronto are investigating a deadly shooting at a crowded street festival that left two people dead and several others wounded on St Clair Ave.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read

Portrait of Senator Lindsey Graham, a central figure in the Republican Party for over two decades.

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Lindsey Graham, Longtime Senator and Political Survivor, Dies at 71

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away following a sudden illness, ending a career defined by political adaptation and hawkish foreign policy.

Leila Haddad·Jul 13, 2026·4 min read