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UK Health Official Says Too Soon to Declare Kent Meningitis Outbreak Contained
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Norway's King Harald Stable in Hospital in Tenerife, Needs Close Monitoring, Says Physician
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Italian Toddler Deemed Too Sick for Second Transplant, Doctors Say
Date: February 18, 2026
NAPLES, Feb 18 (Reuters) - An Italian toddler left clinging to life after receiving a damaged donor heart, is not well enough to undergo a second transplant, a panel of specialists ruled on Wednesday,...
California Invests in Seismic-Resilient Utilities as W.A. Rasic Construction Advances Key Projects
Date: February 18, 2026
California is stepping up efforts to protect communities from the next major earthquake with large-scale infrastructure designed to keep essential services running when the ground shakes. From wastewater tunnels to drinking water pipelines, billions of dollars are being invested to ensure residents have access to clean water and safe sanitation in the aftermath of seismic events....
Apartment Building Fire in Spain's Catalonia Kills 5 Youths
Date: February 17, 2026
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Five people have died and four others suffered minor injuries in a fire at an apartment building in Spain's northeastern Catalonia, regional firefighters said late on Monday...
Rome Cuts Down Ageing Pines Along Avenue Leading to Colosseum
Date: February 13, 2026
ROME, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Rome started cutting down ageing umbrella pines flanking the ancient Roman Forum on Friday after tests found a dozen were at risk of collapse. Three large trees have fallen...
More Than 1.4 Million UK Health Workers to Receive 3.3% Pay Rise
Date: February 12, 2026
LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - More than 1.4 million National Health Service workers in Britain will receive a 3.3% pay rise from April, the government said on Thursday. "We have listened to the workforce...
Spain and Portugal on High Alert as Storms Cause More Damage
Date: February 12, 2026
By David Latona and Paolo Laudani MADRID, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Swathes of Spain and Portugal were on high alert on Thursday as heavy rain and strong winds battered the Iberian peninsula, felling trees,...