The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
Giant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Iran’s football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad’s opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift’s wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar’s nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.


