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Nepal

Mount Everest claims third fatality in as many days

An Indian climber has died on Mount Everest, becoming at least the third person to be killed on the mountain in as many days.

Sci-Tech

Dealing with dementia via video games

A new initiative aims to ease the suffering of the estimated 45-million people worldwide living with dementia.

World News

WHO confirms first case in Africa of Brazilian-strain of Zika

The Brazilian strain of the Zika virus has been found for the first time in Africa.

Europe News

EU delays weed-killer vote

EU officials have delayed a vote on whether to grant a new licence to a controversial weedkiller.

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United Kingdom

Superbugs could kill ‘10 million people a year by 2050’

World News

Europe has biggest life expectancy gender gap in world, says report

Women in Europe can expect to live a healthy life for five years longer than men, according to a new report.

Europe News

Thousands sign online weedkiller petition

More than 12,000 people have signed a petition urging EU officials not to grant an extended licence to a widely-used weedkiller.

Brazil

Brazil will be ready for Olympic Games despite Zika, says minister

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief says the agency is increasingly concerned about the mosquito-borne virus Zika . Margaret Chan noted that

Belgium

Belgian campsite closed after dozens fall ill

A campsite in Belgium has had to be evacuated after 75 people showed symptoms of food poisoning. Some of them, including children, were taken to

My Europe Series

To ban or not to ban abortion?

In this episode of Insiders we go to Poland where pro-life and pro-choice activists have taken their battle to the street. We then travel to Malta

My Europe Series

Poland: pushing towards a total abortion ban?

On the streets of Poland a battle for the future of abortion is being fought. Maria had to make this decision alone a few years ago. The young woman

My Europe Series

Abortion in Malta: studio interview with reporter Valérie Gauriat

Insiders Editor-in-Chief Sophie Claudet interviewed reporter Valérie Gauriat about her report about abortion in Malta. Sophie Claudet: “Valerie

Greece

"My home is a stadium" - Euronews talks to refugees in Athens

Elliniko was the venue for the hockey and basketball fixtures during the 2004 Olympics. Now it is home to more than a thousand refugees.

My Europe Series

Abortion ban in Malta: the EU's last standing ban ?

Malta is for now the EU’s last country where abortion is banned in all cases. While some are beginning to call for a public debate on women’s

India

Pensioner parents: Indian couple in their 70s have first baby

A couple from Northern India, who are in their 70s, have reportedly become parents for the first time. The mother, Daljinder Kaur, who says she is

Health Series

Planning against obesity in Italy

Six months ago Stefano De Santis sought help – he was overweight, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The 41-year-old told Euronews how

My Europe Series

Healing the traumas suffered by refugees at a centre in Milan

The psychosocial centre of the Niguarda hospital is in a quiet street in Milan. Its ethnopsychiatric service deals with around 300 refugees and

Panama

Panama babies born with microcephaly linked to Zika

The health ministry in Panama has confirmed the birth of four babies with microcephaly.

France

Jail term upheld for faulty breast implants company boss

The founder of a company that made faulty breast implants has had a four-year jail sentence upheld by a French appeals court. Jean-Claude Mas, 76

My Europe Series

Speeding ahead - EU plays catch-up as new drugs flood into Europe

Europe is struggling to cope with the two latest drug waves to claim victims and make fortunes for the unscrupulous; Crystal meth and legal highs