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Climate

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Climate change will make diseases more common and deadlier. Here are the risks - and what we can do about them.

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Portugal flights could be more expensive next year thanks to new fees

Opponents have slammed the proposal, saying it will harm the country’s tourism recovery efforts.

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Animal Collective cancel tour because of "the economic reality"

Animal Collective are just the latest high-profile artist to pull a tour post-Covid because of spiralling inflation.

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Destinations

New Zealand’s spring ski season was cut short this year - here’s why

Rainfall and rising temperatures have caused snow in New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area to melt faster than usual.

Work

These are the skills you’ll need to pick up for jobs in the future

The world of work is being transformed by tech at a rapid pace - what abilities will you need to develop to stay one step ahead?

Qatar

Qatar World Cup: Fans must show negative COVID-19 result on arrival

Supporters aged 18 and over must download a government-run application which tracks people's movement and health status, say organisers

Health news

Khosta-2: US scientists warn Russian bat virus could be the next COVID

Just as we thought we could finally see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, US scientists are warning a Russian bat virus could be the next global health scare.

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Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses

Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.

Tech News

Here are four ways science has made our lives better in recent weeks

A universal vaccine against COVID-19 and a new test to detect Parkinson's disease thanks to a woman's incredible sense of smell are among the #GoodNews this week.

Culture news

This German Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634

Euronews Culture speaks to Frederik Mayet who plays Jesus in the once in a decade performances of the Oberammergau Passion Play.

Health news

The end of the COVID pandemic is in sight, says WHO chief

"We are not there yet. But the end is in sight," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.

Travel News

Is flying more or less safe post-pandemic? We asked an expert

Recent high-profile air safety incidents have raised concerns over out-of-practice and overworked staff.

Health news

Long COVID has hit 17 million Europeans so far, says WHO

The WHO is calling on European governments to take long COVID cases seriously by investing more in research and helping patients recover.

Germany

German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute

The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk.

Travel News

Last days to redeem COVID related travel vouchers

The final deadline to claim your refund credit noted for travel cancelled due to the pandemic is rapidly approaching.

Tech News

How tech innovations changed the world during Queen Elizabeth’s reign

From the Moon-walk to the Internet, vaccines and social media: these are the key innovations of Elizabeth II’s reign.

Switzerland

World has gone back five years in terms of human development, warns UN

"We have experienced disasters before, we have had conflicts before, but the confluence of what we are facing today is a major setback for the development of humanity,"

Health news

The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China

No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled.

Netherlands

European Medicines Agency approves Omicron booster vaccine

The agency expects these vaccines to "help maintain optimal protection" against a continually evolving coronavirus