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Imam killed inside Casablanca mosque as police detain suspect

Authorities in Morocco are investigating a fatal assault that took place inside a mosque in Casablanca, where a 57-year-old imam died after being attacked on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The incident has shocked local residents and raised concerns about safety within places of worship. According to initial......

Investigation underway after 25-year-old man dies following Nitrous Oxide use in France

French authorities have opened an investigation after a 25-year-old man died following a medical emergency in the city of Bobigny, with investigators examining whether heavy consumption of nitrous oxide may have contributed to the incident. Emergency responders were called to the scene on Sunday after......

WHO reports more than 1,300 heat-related deaths as Europe faces extreme temperatures

Europe is facing one of its most severe heatwaves in recent years, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that more than 1,300 additional deaths have been linked to extreme temperatures since June 21. Health officials are urging governments to strengthen emergency measures as unusually high......

France reports 1,000 excess deaths amid record-breaking European heatwave

France has recorded around 1,000 excess deaths during an intense heatwave sweeping across Europe, according to the country’s public health agency, which warned that the final toll is likely to be higher as additional data becomes available. The preliminary assessment from Santé Publique......

Heatwave pressures French hospitals as emergency chief warns of rising death toll

France's healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as a prolonged heatwave continues to affect large parts of the country, prompting warnings from leading medical professionals that the human toll may rise significantly in the coming days. Philippe Juvin, head of emergency services at the Georges-Pompidou......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo reaches 304 deaths as cases surpass 1,100, health authorities report

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 304 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures released by national health authorities, as the country struggles to contain its 17th recorded epidemic. The outbreak, first declared on 15 May, remains......

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 300 Deaths

An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 300 lives, raising serious concerns among health authorities as the virus continues to spread despite intensified containment efforts. According to the latest figures from the National Institute of Public Health,......

France: Heatwave leads to surge in drownings, 55 deaths reported

The heatwave sweeping across France continues to take a heavy toll on human life. Since the onset of the heatwave on June 18, 55 people have drowned, a figure that could still rise, according to French authorities.Sports Minister Marina Ferrari stated that this toll remains provisional, while expressing......

World Health Organization expects end of hantavirus outbreak by early July

The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that the ongoing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship cluster could be officially declared over by July 2, provided no new cases are reported in the coming days. According to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, health authorities......