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Healthcare

First remote robotic surgery at 4,500 metres completed in China

Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level.

09/09/2025

Culture news

Princess Diana time capsule prematurely opened after 34 years

The lead-cased box marked the laying of the foundation stone of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1991. Its content has been revealed...

28/08/2025

USA

Florida woman arrested over treating thousands while posing as nurse

The county sheriff who announced her detention called it "one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud we’ve ever investigated".

07/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

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In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

28/07/2025

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Iranian missile strike sparks fires and causes damage in Beersheba

A missile fired from Iran struck near a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Friday, injuring five and igniting several fires.

20/06/2025

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Watch: Smoke billows from Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile

A missile fired by Iran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and damaged residential buildings near Tel Aviv early Thursday, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions.

19/06/2025

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Israeli airstrike on Jabaliya home in Gaza captured on camera

An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, on Thursday, sending residents fleeing as thick smoke billowed into the sky.

15/05/2025

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Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza kills three, injures 10 others

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed three, amid renewed tension and a recent hostage release by Hamas.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Survivors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy

In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on Sunday.

16/04/2025

Gaza

IDF strike on southern Gaza's largest hospital kills Hamas official

In addition to the Hamas official, a teenage boy was killed in the strike on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, injuring multiple people and causing a large fire.

24/03/2025

Europe News

Vatican releases photo of Pope Francis at Mass in hospital

The Vatican released the first photo of Pope Francis in a month, showing him in a wheelchair at a hospital chapel. Doctors report his condition is improving.

17/03/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

23/02/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis to receive hospital treatment for bronchitis

The 88-year-old pontiff has had numerous health problems in recent months, but says he has never considered resigning from the papacy.

14/02/2025

Portugal

Portuguese national health service troubles continue

A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS' problem lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet to act and patients continue to wait long hours to receive medical attention.

13/02/2025

Brazil

Brazilian president discharged from hospital following fall

The Brazilian president is expected to stay in São Paulo until Thursday and then return to Brasilia. Lula spoke to say that he is "whole" and ready to lead the country.

15/12/2024

Health news

E. coli cases increase to 104 in US McDonald's outbreak

One person died and 34 were hospitalised due to an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions.

14/11/2024