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Meet the Mirokai, AI-powered helper robots from another galaxy

Designed as "social logistics" robots, the Mirokai - who took VivaTech by storm - will first be tested out in hospitals in Paris.

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Finland

Dozens injured, including children, in Finnish bridge collapse

The incident happened Thursday morning when a group of school children were crossing the temporary construction bridge near a shopping centre in the southern town of Tapiola.

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Meet the veterinary interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Broken hooves, eye infections, pregnancies and stomach pain are some of the many medical cases seen at Qatar's Equine Veterinary Medical Centre (EVMC). The state-of-the-art hospital treats horses of all ages, sizes and breeds and is committed to improving their health and well-being.

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Vatican

Pope Francis 'gradually improving' after being hospitalised

A Vatican spokesman said on Thursday that Pope Francis had resumed work from his hospital room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

Vatican

Pope Francis to stay in hospital for a few days due to infection

Pope Francis is suffering from a respiratory infection and will stay in hospital for a few days

Healthcare

Minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland has led to a drop in deaths

Minimum unit pricing is estimated to have averted 156 deaths a year since its introduction in May 2018.

Health news

New lip-reading app gives a voice to patients who’ve lost it

The speech recognition technology can lip-read more than 40 common phrases and keeps learning to improve its performance.

Health news

Which countries in Europe are home to the world's best hospitals?

Every year, Newsweek and Statista rank the best hospitals from around the world. Here’s which European countries came out on top for healthcare.

Turkey

Belgian volunteers open field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey

As Turkey starts to pick up the pieces after two devastating earthquakes, the need for medical care is a priority. Belgian medical volunteers have set up a field hospital in Kirikhan to relieve staff at a damaged local hospital.

Romania

"Flu-rona" cases surge in Romania

Health officials in Romania say they're seeing a surge in "flu-rona" cases with people suffering from both flu and covid at the same time. They've also treated a patient with a third viral infection.

Turkey

Turkish opposition lawmaker hospitalised after brawl in parliament

MPs came to blows on Tuesday during a tense debate about next year's budget.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kherson evacuates hospitals amid relentless shelling

Russia withdrew from the strategic city two weeks ago, sparking jubilant celebrations across Ukraine.

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Rescue teams search for survivors after deadly quake hits Java

Rescue operations were focused on about a dozen locations in Cianjur where many are still believed to be trapped.

Slovenia

Slovenian minister apologises after man cremated by wrong family

Two patients -- of the same age and from the same nursing home -- were misidentified in hospital, according to reports.

Health news

Taking vitamin D supplements? Overdosing may have dire consequences

Doctors warn that cases of vitamin D overdose are on the rise as over-the-counter supplements gain in popularity. One man in the UK found out the hard way.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia targeted by hundreds of fake bomb threats

More than 400 schools, courts in Sarajevo, the National Electoral Commission and a hospital have been forced to evacuate over 48 hours.

Senegal

Eleven newborn babies killed in Senegal hospital fire

Senegal's president announced that 11 newborn babies were killed in a hospital in western Senegal.

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Woman who lost legs in landmine blast has first dance with new husband

Balandina, a 23-year-old nurse, lost both her legs after a landmine exploded near her in eastern Ukraine on 27 March.

Greece

Two dead after fire on hospital's COVID ward in Thessaloniki

The blaze broke out at the Papanikolaou hospital on Wednesday morning.