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Heatwave drives sharp rise in deaths across Germany, preliminary data shows

Germany experienced a significant increase in deaths during the intense heatwave that struck the country in late June, with preliminary official data indicating a sharp rise in mortality compared with previous years. According to early estimates from Germany's Federal Statistical Office, the number......

Experts warn heavy World Cup drinking may affect male fertility for months

Health experts are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could have lasting effects on male fertility, with the impact on sperm quality potentially continuing for several months after the tournament ends. Medical specialists explain that sperm production is a continuous......

United States restricts air travel from DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The United States has introduced temporary travel restrictions affecting American citizens departing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) as health authorities respond to the country's ongoing Ebola outbreak. According to US officials, American citizens who have recently been in......

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York sickens 60 as investigation expands

Health officials in New York City are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has infected 60 people, prompting an extensive public health response and expanded environmental testing across affected neighborhoods. According to local health authorities, dozens of patients......

US Ebola patient infected in Congo transferred to specialized hospital in Germany

A U.S. citizen infected with the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been admitted to a high-security isolation unit at Frankfurt University Hospital, German officials confirmed on Monday. The patient was transferred to Germany for specialist treatment after......

Record heatwave linked to thousands of excess deaths across Europe

A record-breaking heatwave that swept across Western Europe in late June has been linked to a sharp rise in mortality, highlighting the growing human cost of extreme weather associated with climate change. According to official mortality monitoring data, more than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded......

France proposes major workplace reforms to tackle extreme heat before summer 2027

France is considering a broad overhaul of workplace practices as increasingly frequent heatwaves reshape the country's approach to labor, public services and urban resilience. In a new strategic roadmap titled "For a Cooler France," the High Commission for Strategy and Planning has called......

Italy: Moroccan Woman Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack

A 23-year-old Moroccan woman was the victim of a violent stabbing attack at a metro station in Milan, Italy. The incident, widely reported by several Italian media outlets, has sparked significant public outrage and reignited debates about safety in public transport. According to initial reports, the......

Turkey sanctions dozens of obstetricians as government tightens restrictions on caesarean births

Turkey has intensified its campaign to reduce the country's high rate of caesarean deliveries, with health authorities reportedly imposing sanctions on around one hundred obstetricians and gynaecologists as part of a broader effort to reshape maternity care. The measures, introduced by the Ministry......