[Archive 2015-01-05] French campaigning film director René Vautier dies
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-01-05. René Vautier, the self-described "most censored director in France", died yesterday aged 86. Vautier focused on French coloni
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[Archive 2015-06-08] F.C. Barcelona wins UEFA Champions League 2014: 15
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-06-08. On Saturday, F.C. Barcelona football club of Barcelona, Spain won the UEFA Champions League 2014–2015 which was held in Olymp
[Archive 2015-10-10] Wikinews visits haunted attraction 'Doc Wilkes House of Horrors'
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-10. Wikinews visited 'Doc Wilkes House of Horrors' located in Longview, Texas recently for a private tour. Co-owner Laura Wilkes
[Archive 2015-08-10] Manchester United defeats Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in Premier League 2015: 2016
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-08-10. On Saturday, Manchester-based football club Manchester United defeated Tottenham-based football club Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 in
[Archive 2015-08-21] Cilla Black funeral held in Liverpool
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-08-21. Stars from the world of showbusiness joined fans and mourners yesterday at the funeral of the popular entertainer Cilla Black
[Archive 2015-04-12] US soccer: Sounders 2 maintain win streak with 2-1 victory over Timbers 2
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-04-12. Seattle Sounders FC 2 (S2) association football club have maintained a streak with their third home win at Starfire Stadium i
[Archive 2015-10-12] Wikinews interviews painter Pricasso on his art and freedom of expression
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-12. Wikinews interviewed Australian painter Pricasso on his unique artwork created using his penis, and how his art relates to fr
[Archive 2015-05-05] German journalists detained in Qatar while investigating controversial 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting win
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-05. By their own accounts yesterday and today, a number of journalists from German public broadcasters ARD and WDR were detained
[Archive 2015-02-16] Welsh historian John Davies dies aged 76
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-02-16. John Davies, highly regarded Welsh historian, has died at the age of 76. Davies worked closely with the British Broadcasting
[Archive 2015-04-09] Plane crash in Illinois kills seven
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-04-09. A Cessna 414 twin engine aircraft crashed in an Illinois field on Tuesday while returning from an Indianapolis NCAA basketbal
[Archive 2015-01-27] Greek singer Demis Roussos dies aged 68
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-01-27. Greek singer Demis Roussos died on Sunday in Athens. The 68-year-old Roussos, born in Egypt, died in a private hospital. No o
[Archive 2015-05-20] F.C. Barcelona wins La Liga 2014-2015
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-20. On Sunday, at Calderón Stadium in Madrid, Spain, F.C. Barcelona association football club won the Spanish La Liga title. The
[Archive 2015-05-15] Blues musician B.B. King dies aged 89
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-15. B.B. King, legendary blues guitarist well known for tracks such as "Rock Me Baby", "My Lucille", and "The Thrill Is Gone", di
[Archive 2015-04-13] US Soccer: Seattle Sounders fall to LA Galaxy 1-0
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-04-13. California-based soccer club LA Galaxy triumphed 1–0 over Seattle Sounders FC of Washington yesterday with a header from Alan
[Archive 2015-03-23] RTVE's US correspondent gets condemnation for 'false accusations and offensive insults'
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-23. The Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York published Thursday and updated yesterday, at its official websites
[Archive 2015-10-14] Netherlands out of Euro 2016 as van Persie scores own goal against Czech Republic
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-14. Yesterday, the Netherlands football team crashed out of the UEFA Euro Cup 2016 after a 2–3 defeat against the Czech Republic
[Archive 2015-03-26] Zayn Malik leaves pop band One Direction after five years
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-26. Zayn Malik, one of the members of British pop boy-band One Direction, has left the group after five years. The band confirmed
[Archive 2015-10-23] FIFA World Cup: Germany defeats Argentina in U-17
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-23. On Wednesday, the Germany national youth football team defeated the Argentina national under-17 football team 4–0 in a 2015 F
[Archive 2015-02-21] Harris Wittels, Parks and Recreation executive producer, found dead aged 30
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-02-21. Harris Wittels, an executive producer on the comedy television series Parks and Recreation, has been found dead. The 30-year-
[Archive 2015-12-18] Suárez scores a hat-trick, Barcelona advances to FIFA Club World Cup 2015 Final
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-12-18. Yesterday, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Chinese Guangzhou Evergrande FC 3–0 at Nissan Stadium in Yokoh
[Archive 2015-05-22] David Letterman signs off after 33 year career on the Late Show
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-22. American TV host David Letterman announced his retirement on Wednesday night, after a 33 year career as host of the Late Show
[Archive 2015-03-10] Cricket World Cup 2015: New Zealand defeats Afghanistan by six wickets in Napier
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-10. New Zealand maintained their dominant position in this year's cricket world cup as they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets a
[Archive 2015-05-28] B.B. King's daughters allege blues musician was poisoned
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-28. Two daughters of blues legend B.B. King are claiming on Monday that he was poisoned by business manager LaVerne Toney and per
[Archive 2015-09-08] Lightning strikes kill 22 in Andhra Padesh, India
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-09-08. 22 people have been killed in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and a women's cricket match has been interrupted due to ligh
[Archive 2015-06-13] English actor Christopher Lee dies aged 93
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-06-13. Famed English actor, singer and author Sir Christopher Lee died last Sunday morning in London aged 93, after being admitted t
[Archive 2015-11-22] Australian Eddie Jones named as England's rugby union head coach
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-11-22. Australian Eddie Jones was named on Friday as England's new rugby union head coach by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), making
[Archive 2015-12-17] Chelsea sacks José Mourinho
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-12-17. Today, London-based football club Chelsea F.C. sacked José Mourinho from the position of the club's manager. Chelsea, the las
[Archive 2015-03-10] Sam Simon, 'The Simpsons' co-creator, dies aged 59
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-10. Sam Simon died, at the age of 59, on Sunday of colon cancer, a disease he was diagnosed with in 2012. One of the co-creators
[Archive 2015-11-23] Barça thrashes Real Madrid 4-0 in first El Clásico 2015: 2016
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-11-23. On Saturday, Catalonia based football club FC Barcelona defeated their arch rivals Real Madrid 4–0 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadi
[Archive 2015-01-31] Conductor Israel Yinon dies after collapsing on stage
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-01-31. Conductor Israel Yinon died yesterday after collapsing during a performance in Switzerland. The Israeli conductor was directi
[Archive 2015-01-22] Japanese Olympic judoka Hitoshi Saito dies aged 54
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-01-22. Japanese judoka Hitoshi Saito, winner of two Olympic gold medals, has died at the age of 54. The cause of death was announced
[Archive 2015-06-25] Petition pressures City of Edinburgh Council to review clause affecting live music scene
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-06-25. Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places lim
[Archive 2015-10-21] Indian cricketer Sehwag announces international retirement
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-21. Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag yesterday announced his retirement from international cricket matches and the next Indian Pr
[Archive 2015-03-16] The Wrecking Crew music documentary hits cinemas
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-16. Music documentary The Wrecking Crew received its commercial première Friday, screening in cinemas in Los Angeles and New York
[Archive 2015-12-14] UEFA Euro 16 draw takes place in Paris
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-12-14. On Saturday evening, the UEFA Euro 2016 draw took place at the Palais des Congrès in Paris; UEFA Euro 2016 is scheduled to be
[Archive 2015-05-03] Stand by me: Music legend Ben E King dies at 76
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-03. Ben E King, the soul singer recognised for memorable track "Stand by Me", died on Thursday at the age of 76. King was best kn
[Archive 2015-10-10] Jürgen Klopp signs 3 year contract with Liverpool
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-10. Liverpool-based football club Liverpool F.C. (LFC) appointed German Jürgen Klopp as the club's new manager. Klopp signed a th
[Archive 2015-12-20] Chennaiyin FC score late goal, beat Goa 3-2 to win Indian Super League 2015
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-12-20. Today, Chennai-based football club Chennaiyin FC defeated FC Goa 3–2 at Fatorda Stadium in Margao in the Indian Super League
[Archive 2015-12-20] Barça beat River Plate 3-0 to win third FIFA Club World Cup
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-12-20. Today, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Argentine club River Plate FC 3–0 at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama in
[Archive 2015-09-22] Texas student Ahmed Mohamed inspires social movement
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-09-22. News of police response to a boy's digital clock in Texas last week has inspired a global social movement in support of the y
[Archive 2015-04-04] Musician Joni Mitchell hospitalised after found unconscious in home
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-04-04. Well-known Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was found unconscious on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, and immediately
[Archive 2015-10-28] Time magazine names Ahmed Mohamed to 'Most Influential Teens of 2015'
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-10-28. Time magazine named 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed yesterday to its list of "30 Most Influential Teens of 2015". He was made famou
[Archive 2015-06-02] F.C. Barcelona wins Copa del Rey 2014-2015
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-06-02. On Sunday, at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, F.C. Barcelona won the Copa del Rey ((en))Spanish language: King's Cup.
[Archive 2015-11-01] Mourinho has nothing to say as Klopp gets first Premier League victory
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-11-01. Yesterday, Liverpool F.C. defeated Chelsea F.C. 3–1 in the English Premier League football match held at Stamford Bridge stad
[Archive 2015-08-07] FC Barcelona defeats AS Roma 3-0 to win 2015 Joan Gamper Trophy
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-08-07. On Wednesday, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Rome-based Italian Serie A football club A.S. Roma 3–0 in t
[Archive 2015-05-22] FIFA president 'on a mission of peace'
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-22. FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) president Sepp Blatter is touring the Middle East, making efforts to
[Archive 2015-03-30] UEFA Euro 2016 qualification match abandoned after brawl in Montenegro
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-30. The UEFA Euro 2016 qualification match between Montenegro and Russia on Friday was abandoned after players and coaching staff
[Archive 2015-03-05] Scottish footballer Dave Mackay dies aged 80
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-05. Mackay's career took him to England after competitive success at Scottish team Hearts, where he was captain. With Hearts he w