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Ricky Hatton, the legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting spirit and world championship titles, has tragically passed away at the age of 46. His body was discovered at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday morning (14 September).
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the discovery after being called to Bowlacre Road, Hyde, at 6:45 AM by a member of the public. Authorities have stated that there are no signs of suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Hatton, who was born in Stockport, had a storied boxing career that saw him capture multiple world championships and UK titles, earning him the title of Fighter of the Year in 2015. Despite his success in the ring, he faced personal struggles, including battles with mental health and addiction. His transparency in discussing these issues helped inspire many, and he even survived multiple suicide attempts and a strained relationship with his family, one he later reconciled after seeking help for his mental well-being.
The news of his death comes as a shock, especially following his announcement earlier this year that he would be making a comeback to boxing with a fight scheduled for December. He had planned to return to the sport he dominated for years, a testament to his enduring love for the sport and his resilient character.
Hatton, who would have turned 47 in October, was widely regarded as one of the UK's finest boxers, and his legacy in the sport will remain a lasting inspiration. Fans and fellow athletes alike have expressed their grief and tributes, with many remembering him as not only a champion in the ring but also a man who overcame immense personal challenges.
His death leaves a profound void in the boxing world, and while the cause remains unknown, his impact on the sport and the lives of those who followed his journey will not be forgotten.
A F-16 fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force crashed near a highway in western Türkiye early on Wednesday (25 February), killing its pilot, officials and media reports confirmed.
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UK police have concluded searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former residence in Windsor Great Park as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday (26 February) accused Ukraine of threatening Europe’s energy security by halting oil flows through the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia.
The U.S.-brokered talks concluded on Thursday, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the next round of negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war is likely to be held in Abu Dhabi in early March although the schedule has not been finalised.
Iranian and U.S. negotiators concluded the third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva mediated by the Sultanate of Oman in an attempt to resolve their long-standing dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme which is dramatically spiralling towards a military escalation.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday thanked FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, for reaffirming that the country’s 2026 World Cup host venues will remain unchanged, following violence that erupted after the killing of a major cartel leader.
A student from Azerbaijan was detained by U.S. immigration agents inside a Columbia University residential building on Thursday morning, was released later the same day after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised her case directly with President Donald Trump.
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