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EU monitors 'very closely' suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia

Brussels and Washington are "closely" monitoring the evolution of a suspected plague outbreak in Siberia following the death of a lab worker.

Man, 74, lost control of paraglider in strong winds, probe into fatal crash finds

A 74-year-old retired Hong Kong police officer lost control of his paraglider in strong air currents and was fatally injured after crashing on Lantau Island, a probe into the 2024 accident has found. A report published by the Air Accident Investigation Authority on Monday detailed the incident involving the pilot at Sunset Peak, Hong Kong’s third-highest mountain, on June 17, 2024. The authority u...

Georgia officials hunt for suspect in shooting that killed two and injured 35

A homecoming celebration turned into a scene of deadly violence, as dozens of shots were fired into a crowd.

No10 insists UK military base RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers

US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.

Senate-approved bills aim to ease burden on pilots amid mental health ‘stigma’

Culture of silence and fears of exclusion means aviation workers less likely to seek help for mental health issuesPilots and air traffic controllers in the US could soon have an easier time achieving a healthy mental altitude – a move with implications for the safety of air travel in America.The US Senate recently approved bills aimed at encouraging aviation professionals struggling with a mental ...

Guardian readers fund life-changing surgery for Somali boy injured in US airstrike

After Guardian investigation uncovered drone strike that killed 12 civilians and injured many more, seven-year-old Abdiqadir Salah underwent vital operation in MogadishuOn the rickshaw ride to the hospital, Marian Haji Abdi Guled felt a mixture of joy and apprehension: the day they had been waiting for had finally arrived.Almost a year earlier, her then seven-year-old son, Abdiqadir Salah, had bee...

Extreme heat putting births in jeopardy, U.N. climate chief warns

Extreme heat is increasingly linked to problems such as premature births or underweight babies, the U.N. climate chief is warning.

Two people die trying to cross Channel as anti-migrant protesters clash with police in Gosport

UK protests come as nearly 150 people trying to reach UK in second vessel were rescuedTwo people have died and two more injured attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said, while anti-migrant protesters on England’s south coast scuffled with police as they opposed the rescue of nearly 150 more people on a second vessel.Even though the number of small boat crossing...

WMA members must call for release of detained Palestinian medics

All World Medical Association members have a duty to uphold their commitment to the protection of healthcare workers.

Boat collision on the Congo River kills at least 30, dozens missing, officials say

Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing

Mary Beard suggests ‘tweaks’ to British Museum’s handling of queues to see Bayeux tapestry

Classicist and museum trustee visited the line after people complained of waiting for hours, with some turned awayMary Beard has intervened in the row about excessively long queues for the Bayeux tapestry by visiting the line and submitting a list of improvements to the British Museum.Beard, 71, is a trustee of the museum and inspected the queue herself after visitors to the tapestry complained th...

Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation

Germany’s leader faced a grim new reality as his train pulled into Kyiv: air raid sirens and the boom of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

Ai Weiwei: "We are losing privacy and without it we stop being individuals"

The artist warns of the dangers of using AI as a tool of censorship during his visit to Belgium, where he will open a major retrospective this autumn.

Sincere to close Central department store after 126 years as lease expires

Hong Kong’s first Chinese-owned department store, Sincere, will close its historic branch in the city’s central business district in December after 126 years of retail history. The company revealed, however, that it would seek a new location in Central or Sheung Wan. Sincere announced on Sunday that the flagship store would shut in early December after lease renewal talks with the landlord broke d...

California scientists grow kelp in labs at 74,000 spores per millilitre

Pregnant mum won £1m lottery, then welcomed her baby four days later

In February 2019, Natalie and Andrew Symes unexpectedly won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery. Shortly after their win, they welcomed their daughter Poppy a month earlier than expected. The couple used their winnings to buy a home and relieve financial pressure during lockdowns. Natalie's ability to stay home with the children has been a significant change in their lives.

Empty classrooms on remote Greek island signal crisis across Europe

Chryssa Ntalaka’s classroom has become an object lesson in subtraction. The sole teacher in the last school on the idyllic Greek island of Kalamos has a shorter list of students every autumn. This year, just two. On September 23, the sixth graders sat at Ntalaka’s table beneath the whiteboard, in front of rows of unused desks and benches. When they head to middle school on Greece’s mainland next y...

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate riseThe average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage has hit the 6% barrier for the first time in three years, as jitters in the money markets make the loans more expensive for lenders to offer.Figures from financial information provider Moneyfacts show the average is now 6.00%, its highest ...

UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU

Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturingBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals.It is understood the EU ha...

Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say

The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.

Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow

Brent Crude hovers around $100 a barrel despite news of increased Mideast oil flows, as Iran's Houthi allies battle over control of Red Sea shipping lanes.

Kansas neighbour cut 133 trees, some 70 feet onto adjoining land; court upholds $6,500 award

A Kansas appeals court has upheld a $6,500 damages award against a man whose neighbour’s fence project led to 133 trees being cut on adjoining land in 2015. The court found the landowner filed his trespass case within the legal time limit and that there was enough evidence to hold Douglas Black responsible for the tree damage.

New light-powered material could make clean hydrogen cheaper to produce

Pink, perfume and power: Inside Copenhagen's new exhibition on ancient Roman fashion

A new exhibition at Copenhagen’s Glyptotek museum is exploring the colourful world of ancient Roman fashion - and how clothes, jewellery, hairstyles and perfume were used to signal identity, wealth and power.

France school protests: 15-year-old student loses hand in stun grenade incident

Protests in France have intensified due to teacher shortages, resulting in widespread school closures and clashes. A 15-year-old student lost his hand after handling a police stun grenade, prompting a government investigation. Police reported numerous arrests and significant property damage since the protests began last week. Student unions continue to organise demonstrations despite concerns over...