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Russian driver arrested after two killed in France car ramming

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Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation

Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.

New Zealand

American flown to New Zealand hospital in rare winter Antarctic rescue

The sun last set at the geographic South Pole on 23 March and will not rise until 21 September.

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Healthy art: LA hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition

The 'Hospital of Emotions' transforms a former Los Angeles hospital into an immersive art exhibition exploring grief, resilience and personal memories.

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Italy's Calabria region defies US pressure to drop its Cuban doctors

Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctors.

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UK hospital declared critical incident as heatwave drives surge in dem

A UK hospital has declared a critical incident and is restricting services to life-threatening emergencies only, as it struggles to cope with a sharp rise in demand driven by extreme heat.

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Norway's crown prince cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife

Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, that causes breathing difficulties.

Spain

Two killed and several injured in fire on Spanish island of Mallorca

The floor where the fire started was cordoned off, along with the levels directly above and below it, authorities said.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka care home owner in custody after overnight fire kills 12

Police said initial witness accounts suggested that the fire originated in a storeroom where dozens of mattresses were stacked.

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General strike: major disruption to services and transport

During the night shift there was a near-total walkout in public hospitals. Many schools closed, flights were cancelled and scuffles outside Parliament led to five arrests.

Health news

Norovirus cases at Attikon hospital: Situation under control

All the prescribed monitoring and infection-prevention protocols have been activated, and nine cases have been detected so far, authorities said.

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Spain: 13 isolated hantavirus contacts to be allowed visits

The only confirmed positive case continues to do well and is eager to begin a “normal quarantine”. From Tuesday, the other 13 isolated people may leave their single rooms wearing PPE and masks.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe out of hospital after heart procedure

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe has angioplasty in hospital, palace says

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe hospitalised in Copenhagen with chest pain

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

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Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

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Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal

A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering.