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COVID: Should we fear a new winter wave?

Since mid-July, Europe has been experiencing a resurgence in cases of COVID due in part to the emergence of new variants.

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H1N1 strain passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times - study

Transmission of a strain of H1N1 from humans to pigs has occurred frequently, researchers said.

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UK focused too much on flu instead of other possible pandemics: ex-PM

David Cameron was questioned as part of an inquiry into the UK's preparedness for and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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'Hold off from having kids,' warns AI expert Mo Gawdat

The ex-chief business officer at Google X has issued a terrifying warning about the dangers of AI in a podcast interview.

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WATCH: Macron opens Paris Air Show after four-year break

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives by H160 helicopter, the latest addition to the Airbus Helicopters range, to open the 54th Le Bourget International Paris Air Show, the world's largest.

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Euroviews. Could the COVID pandemic have been avoided if China were a democracy?

Not only could China have potentially prevented the global coronavirus pandemic — its authoritarian regime is now also impeding our ability to learn from it, thereby increasing the risk of future pandemics, Oliver St. John writes.

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Watch: Giant yellow ducks make a splash in Hong Kong

The twin 18-metre-tall sculptures by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman are part of the Rubber Duck series that has made appearances in major cities since its 2007 debut.

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Will factory farming cause the next pandemic?

Antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050. Here’s what can be done about it.

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COVID-19: Emergency over, but no room for complacency

The World Health Organization has lifted the COVID-19 international emergency, but is urging the world to stay alert

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WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer 'global emergency'

The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide.

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EU strikes €43 billion deal to boost semiconductor chip production

The EU has reached an agreement on how to boost the supply of semiconductors in Europe as the bloc races to reduce its dependency on Asian suppliers.

Spain

Spain screaming out for waiters as pandemic fuels tourism

Spain is in need of hospitality workers with post-pandemic tourism expected to break records.

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Drug-resistant fungus spreading at 'alarming rate' in US hospitals

Candida auris, which spreads easily and can resist common treatments, poses a deadly infection risk to fragile and elderly patients.

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COVID lab leak theory: Biden signs bill declassifying intelligence

The bill instructs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 could become 'just like flu' says WHO chief

WHO says the pandemic stage of the COVID-19 virus should be over in 2023.

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Long COVID sufferers at higher risk of heart problems and death

New research reveals the alarming effects of long COVID, including higher mortality rates and long-term health risks including heart problems.

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Pope Francis: 10 years of papacy in 10 points

History’s first Latin American pope marks his 10th anniversary on Monday as head of the Roman Catholic Church

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Excess mortality rates in Europe: Why are they so high post-pandemic?

As the world marks the third year since the start of the pandemic, excess deaths remain high. We asked the experts why that is.

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Scientists find 48,500-year-old 'zombie virus' in Arctic permafrost

Researchers have revived ancient viruses trapped in the Arctic’s permafrost. They warn dangerous ones might resurface because of climate change.

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World obesity day: How to tackle weight increases in Europe

More than half of Europeans are overweight - with a Body mass Index equal to or greater than 25 and almost 20% of Europeans are obese - with a BMI of over 30.