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West Nile virus cases in Europe hit record highs as it spreads north

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Europe

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung operation

The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.

Europe

Death in Russian lab raises questions over bioweapon research

The US accuse Russia and other states of developing banned biological weapons. After an incident at the plague lab in Irkutsk, Euronews interviewed bioweapons expert Mirko Himmel.

Health news

Graphene opens new way to detect brain damage after stroke

An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and improving treatment.

Russia

Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record

The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.

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The disease that once ravaged Europe still exists: could plague return to Spain?

The death of a scientist in Russia has reignited fears of plague. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, yet the disease persists elsewhere. How real is the risk in Europe?

Europe

What was the plague really like in Germany? Experts explain the facts

Global concern after an incident at a Russian plague lab is making headlines. German plague experts tell Euronews what lessons the "Black Death" holds today.

Health news

Pneumonic plague: How it spreads and what is the risk to Europe?

The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads.

Health news

Experimental project releases 30,000 mosquitoes in Lisbon that do not bite

Thirty thousand sterile male mosquitoes will be released on Thursday in Alvalade, Lisbon, in a final trial to curb the Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever.

Health news

Frankfurt issues malaria warning after two new cases

Since July 2026, eight people in Germany have contracted malaria, two fatally. Frankfurt now urges residents with such symptoms to consider malaria and consult a doctor.

Health news

Desogestrel contraceptives: 1.6 million French women warned of tumour risk

The French medicines agency (ANSM) urges women who take desogestrel contraceptives to seek medical advice if they develop suggestive symptoms, such as persistent headaches, visual disturbances or memory loss.

Health news

West Nile virus hits Seville: 89-year-old man dies, second death this season

The patient had been in Hospital Virgen del Rocío since Monday with meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus, which has already led to 54 cases in Andalusia this season.

Europe

Frankfurt Airport employee dies after catching malaria, operator says

The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July.

Health news

Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control

Europe is facing a growing mosquito-borne disease threat — and the continent’s ability to fight it remains uneven, according to the EU’s disease prevention agency.

Health news

How to avoid tick bites this summer

Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.

Health news

Older or younger sibling? Birth order may affect health later in life

The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse.

Europe

What is Cyclospora? Two deaths as US outbreak puts Europe on alert

Cyclospora: Parasite back in the spotlight after two US deaths. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission, risky foods and the situation in Europe.