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WHO says Israeli military attacked staff residence in Gaza

(Reuters) -The World Health Organization said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and...

21st July, 2025

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US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has rejected an agreement adopted by mem...

18th July, 2025

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Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

MADRID (Reuters) -High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp inc...

14th July, 2025

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London Southend Airport closed, all flights cancelled after small plane crash

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A small plane has crashed at London Southend Airport on England's sou...

13th July, 2025

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Struck down by malnutrition, pregnant Gazan woman can only pray for a healthy baby

GAZA (Reuters) -At six months pregnant, displaced Palestinian woman Fatima Arfa wishes she could be...

11th July, 2025

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Drowning deaths in France spiked by 58% during heat wave, authorities say

PARIS (Reuters) -France's public health authority said on Friday that more than 100 people had died...

11th July, 2025

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Russian attack on Kharkiv damages maternity hospital, sending patients fleeing

KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday damage...

11th July, 2025

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Europe's illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs

By Karolina Tagaris THESSALY, Greece (Reuters) -As the cost of spraying crops with pesticides become...

10th July, 2025

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EU aims to stockpile critical medical supplies for future crises

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union aims to stockpile critical medical equipment and vaccines in...

9th July, 2025

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Junior doctors in England announce five-day strike over pay demand

LONDON (Reuters) -Junior doctors in England will go on strike from July 25-30, giving the British go...

9th July, 2025

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

By Alison Withers and Kate Abnett COPENHAGEN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Around 2,300 people died of heat-re...

9th July, 2025

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Hospitals in Kenya capital, nearby town vandalised during protests

By Humphrey Malalo and vincent mumo NAIROBI (Reuters) -At least two hospitals in Kenya sustained dam...

8th July, 2025