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Romania

‘Not vaccinating your own baby leads to the death of another’

In the past year, 34 people have died after contracting measles in Romania. More than 9,233 cases have been recorded in the current outbreak.

United Kingdom

Judge passes 'landmark' ruling on right-to-die cases in the UK

The ruling could be the first step towards a "person-centred" end of life care agenda in the UK

Sci-Tech

Superfast broadband speeds for a brave new Gigaworld

Being connected is changing the way we live, work and play.

Living

Sipping Gascony’s ‘eau de vie’

Living it strolls through a bespoke Armagnac vineyard in southwest France, owned by 4-star thermal spa house-hotel La Bastide.

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USA

SpaceX Dragon arrives home from International Space Station

The cargo capsule was released from the ISS on Sunday, heading back to Earth after a month in space.

Global Japan

Japan shares its technology know-how with Russia to shape the future

We hear about an innovative health project in Vladivostok.

France

Girl mutilated by rats in her sleep

The girl was bitten hundreds of times by rats while asleep in her bed.

France

Using viruses to fight cancer

We find out about immuno-oncology, whereby the DNA of specific viruses is modified so they can track down the cancer cells. The viruses then either destroy the cells' structure by replicating themselv

World News

Six countries taking steps to tackle super-skinny models

Countries including France and Spain have introduced measures to fight against underweight modelling in the fashion industry.

France

Fashion giants ban underweight models

Two major French fashion companies have unveiled a new global charter banning underweight and underage models from representing their brands.

Europe News

EU officials mull response to egg scandal

EU agriculture ministers discuss egg scandal

USA

People treated for putting sun cream on eyeballs to watch eclipse

Unsurprisingly, sun cream was not recommended as eye protection to watch the solar eclipse.

Iran

Iran bans teachers with acne, unsightly moles and dental problems

Rules also exclude women with facial hair or fertility problems from classrooms

France

Third of France’s radicalised ‘have mental health problems’

French minister raises fears over the mentally-ill copying terrorist attacks.

India

Down the pan: woman splits with husband over toilet failure

The judge described the lack of sanitation as 'shameful' and 'torturous'

World News

Nigeria's Buhari returns home after extended medical stay

The president of Africa's most populous nation has spent the past three months in Britain

United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?

The British Lung Foundation's position on the safety of E-Cigarettes or "vaping".

Living

Summer nutrition for body and mind

Nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh explains how to keep the ‘good mood foods’ and supplements routine going whilst travelling this summer.

USA

Beat the blues with goat yoga

Goat yoga is a growing variant on the ancient Indian discipline, especially in the US, allowing adepts to get back in touch with their animal halves.

Belgium

Contaminated eggs in 17 countries

Fifteen European countries plus Switzerland and Hong Kong have reportedly received products containing contaminated eggs