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Menopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain?

The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchdog warns the timetable is still unclear.

From tigers to turtles: The conservation success stories that prove there’s still hope for wildlife

“Biodiversity continues to be degraded at an alarming pace, yet amid these steep declines there are grounds for hope.”

Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian ranked highest in new 10-year European Airline Safety Index

In its newly-released European Airline Safety Index, AirAdvisor has ranked the top 20 carriers across a decade’s worth of research data.

US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds

Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.

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‘I feel perfectly safe’: white Lutonians on the town’s supposed no-go zones

Little if any sign Bury Park is a place where any group might fear to tread, despite Tory MP’s comments to the contraryFrom behind the counter of his chippie, Tanner Ahmed is wrestling with the notion that the regular stop-off point for fans attending Luton Town’s nearby football ground could be in a “no-go zone” for white people.“The whole point of setting up was to cater for thousands who were c...

UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps

Move expected to make pump pricing more transparent and encourage competition after diesel hits record £2 a litreDrivers will be able to see live petrol prices on Google Maps for the first time from Thursday, in a move that will help motorists shop around for the cheapest fuel.Millions of motorists will be able to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices by searching for a local forecourt in the...

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

'No excuse for victim blaming': Mamdani under fire from Democrats over Oct 7 message

Man arrested after red paint splashed at joint office of ‘unhelpful’ lawmakers

Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly splashing red paint at the joint office of two lawmakers, accusing them of being unhelpful. A source said on Thursday that police arrested a 66-year-old man over the incident at the shared office of Kowloon East lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu and insurance-sector legislator Chan Pui-leung. The force said it received a report at 6.40am from a security g...

‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears

Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s propertyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastListen to the podcast Alan Jones on TrialAn alleged teenage victim of Alan Jones has denied his family tried to deceive the broadcaster and get as much money out of him as they could during a tense cros...

Why China’s new air force base in Laos could rattle Vietnam

A newly opened China-backed air force training centre in Laos could unsettle Vietnam, even as it aims to modernise Vientiane’s military and balance defence ties among Beijing, Moscow and Hanoi, observers say. China’s National Defence Ministry said last Tuesday that the joint support and training facility at Ban Keun Airport in the Laotian capital would strengthen the expertise of local air force p...

South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law

Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the casesSouth Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report on the trade.The government, in a statement issued by the foreign and trade ministries...

Naked, gilded Trump statue goes on display at EU Parliament

A gilded statue of US President Donald Trump naked went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Danish artist Jens Galschiot is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled Orange Plague and also known as King of Injustice, at the parliament’s headquarters in the eastern French city. It shows the president sitting naked on the shoulders of a much smaller man. In his han...

Coastal Forest Loss Speeds Up: Albemarle Peninsula trees retreat 21%; ghost forests spread faster

Over the last 36 years, North Carolina's coastal forests have seen a dramatic decrease in forest cover. The decline sped up after 2010 due to rising sea levels and increased salinity. The research revealed a troubling shift, with once green areas transforming into marshes, shrubs, or ghost forests. Moreover, extreme weather events have intensified the threat of saltwater intrusion, making these fo...

After 6 generations of family ownership, Holly Hill Farm gets a new future

Following six generations of dedication, Holly Hill Farm has successfully been secured as an active agricultural hub in Massachusetts. The Friends of Holly Hill Farm raised over $4.9 million, allowing them to purchase and maintain the site. The nonprofit will run the farm with a focus on facility improvements and community engagement, providing educational resources to 20,000 students each year an...

Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally

At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.

Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.

Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial shown photo of alleged ‘execution-style’ gunshot wound

Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in SydneyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarks made by a gun at close proximity were found on Jesse Baird after his decomposing body was discovered, a jury has heard.Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of B...

Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election

The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.

Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election

The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.

Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula as the country's new president in late-night vote to avert snap election

The late night parliamentary session effectively ends a more than 19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the largely symbolic post of president makes her the third female to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.

South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia

Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.

Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK

Operation on 19-year-old who had no sperm after chemotherapy offers hope of preserving children’s fertility after cancer treatment Surgeons have performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a teenager in the UK, offering hope that boys left infertile by chemotherapy could one day have biological children.The 19-year-old had his tissue removed and frozen three years ago before undergoing tre...

Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’

In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a centuryThe secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island.Sardinia became known as a haven for longevity, especially for long-lived men, in 1999 when a ...