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FinanceRussia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say
Date: January 14, 2026
BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Reuters) - A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police...
WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable
Date: January 13, 2026
By Christy Santhosh Jan 13 (Reuters) - Sugary drinks and alcohol are not being sufficiently taxed and remain affordable, making it harder to tackle the chronic health problems caused by these...
Russia opens negligence probe after nine babies die in same Siberian hospital
Date: January 13, 2026
MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborn babies this month at a Siberian maternity hospital, authorities said on Tuesday. The state...
Berlin mayor warns on infrastructure after power station attack
Date: January 5, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Berlin's mayor said on Monday the German capital's core infrastructure needed better protection two days after an arson attack on a power station left tens of thousands of...
Soccer-Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road
Date: January 4, 2026
LEEDS, England, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Leeds United said a supporter died following a medical emergency at Elland Road before their Premier League draw with Manchester United on Sunday. "Leeds United are...
Stunned Swiss Alpine resort seeks solace together after deadly bar fire
Date: January 4, 2026
By Dave Graham and Noemie Olive CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 4 (Reuters) - When 51-year-old Annouk Perret came to pay her respects to the victims of the Swiss New Year bar fire that killed at least...