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Huge explosion at Rome petrol station injures 45 people

ROME (Reuters) -Several people were injured, including three with severe burns, after a gas station...

4th July, 2025

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Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romanian scenic mountain road

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mounta...

3rd July, 2025

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Britain launches 10-year plan to save health service in crisis

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday will launch a 10-year strategy to...

2nd July, 2025

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WHO pushes countries to raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the...

2nd July, 2025

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UK's Princess Kate says she had to 'put on brave face' in cancer journey

LONDON (Reuters) -Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said on Wednesday that she had to put on a "bra...

2nd July, 2025

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Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records

LONDON (Reuters) -Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France becau...

2nd July, 2025

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Turkey shuts livestock markets to control foot and mouth disease

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey said on Wednesday it will shut down all livestock marketplaces to control...

2nd July, 2025

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France shuts schools, Italy limits work outdoors in 'exceptional' European heatwave

By Emma Pinedo PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) -Several Italian regions banned outdoor work during the hottes...

1st July, 2025

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France shuts schools as heatwave grips Europe, sea off Spain at record high temperatures

By Ingrid Melander and Emma Pinedo PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) -More than a thousand schools were closed...

1st July, 2025

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Tourists and residents seek shade as temperatures soar in Athens

ATHENS (Reuters) -Tourists visiting the Acropolis used umbrellas and fans to protect themselves, whi...

27th June, 2025

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Balkans braced for record-breaking heatwave

BELGRADE (Reuters) -People braving an early summer heatwave sought relief in lakes and mountains acr...

26th June, 2025

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Global vaccine group Gavi has $9 billion, short of its target

LONDON (Reuters) -Global vaccine group Gavi has secured $9 billion for its work over the next five y...

25th June, 2025