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United Kingdom

Girl, 11, set to become Britain's youngest-ever mother

Britain is set to have its youngest-ever mother amid reports an 11-year-old girl is expected to give birth in the new future.

Spotlight

Japan develops technology to improve health

“What better place than Japan to discover innovative healthcare solutions and technology that can improve people’s lives all over the world.

France

Melanie does the weather: French woman with Down's Syndrome fulfills dream to become weather girl

A young French woman with Down’s Syndrome has fulfilled her lifelong ambition to become a TV weather presenter.

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Robots interact with children to help with their diabetes

“Diabetes is a serious challenge for many children and teenagers.

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Takeaway: Playing against diabetes

This robot is not just a toy He helps kids with diabetes Researchers have programmed NAO to play educational games These games teach children how to handle their disease Playing with the robot makes h

World

Egyptian who is world's heaviest woman loses 100kg in 3 weeks

She was admitted to the Indian hospital in February after a Mumbai-based surgeon, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, raised funds to have her flown over for treatment.

USA

Dismantling Obamacare: US Republicans reveal their plan

House Republicans unveiled their proposal for dismantling and replacing the Affordable Care Act, the signature legislation of former President, Barack Obama.

Syria

Euroviews. Invisible wounds of Syria’s war-scarred children

We are seeing a mental health crisis among Syrian children and if we do not act now, it will be very difficult to undo the damage done.

World News

From Iceland to Italy: how much do Europeans exercise?

Finland is the European Union country with the highest share of people exercising for at least two and a half hours per week.

United Kingdom

Thousands march amid fears over NHS cuts

Tens of thousands turned out to protest in London amid growing concern about the state of the National Health Service.

South Africa

Lucky escape for some as Johannesburg hospital roof collapses

Rescuers have been continuing the search for possible victims after the collapse of a roof at a hospital in Johannesburg.

Greece

Doctors walk out in Greece

Doctors in Greek state hospitals walk out in protest in central Athens over social security changes

Croatia

Croatia refuses to ban abortion

Croatia's Constitutional Court has rejected a call to ban abortion, saying the legislation does not breach the country's constitution. However, the court urged parliament to pass new abortion legislat

Italy

Italy: assisted dying debate reignited

The case of Fabiano Antoniani has reignited the debate about assisted suicide in Italy.

Italy

'Lack of political will' sees Italy stuck on assisted suicide laws

As Italy debates euthanasia and assisted suicide laws, euronews spoke to Filomena Gallo, Secretary of the Luca Coscioni Association.

Italy

Italy: tetraplegic DJ stirs up euthanasia debate by assisted suicide in Switzerland

An Italian DJ commits assisted suicide in Switzerland as MPs in Rome once again delay talks on a 'living will' law.

Japan

"There is a lot of pressure" - how "Premium Friday" could help the Japanese

Euronews Editorial Project Manager Javier Villagarcía has lived and worked in Japan. Here he gives us his impression of how the country's working culture will be affected.

Japan

Japan tackles its workaholic culture

The government has launched the "Premium Friday" campaign encouraging firms to let workers out a few hours early on the last Friday of each month.

World News

Average life expectancy set to rise by 2030 - major study

Average life expectancy is forecast to rise in many countries by 2030, breaking the 90 years barrier in come places.

France

France announces a further cull of ducks in battle against bird flu

France is to cull a further 360,000 ducks as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus.