11 h. ago WHO issues alert after deadly coronavirus reported in Europe

According to the WHO, the infection has a fatality rate far higher than Covid-19

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12 h. ago Deadly MERS virus reaches Europe as World Health Organisation issue urgent warning

Cases of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have been confirmed in France for the first time in more than a decade.

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13 h. ago Deadly MERS virus confirmed in Europe as WHO reports 19 cases globally

France has confirmed its first cases of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in over a decade, with the WHO reporting 19 cases globally in 2025 including four deaths

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27 h. ago NWSL proposes $1m salary cap breach to keep players like Trinity Rodman in US

Proposal meets with resistance from players unionGuardian rankings will be among criteria for exceptionThe NWSL introduced a new “High Impact Player Rule” on Tuesday that allows teams to exceed the salary cap by up to $1m to help attract and retain star players. The rule goes into effect on 1 July 2026.One of the first players who could potentially benefit from the new rule is Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, who reportedly has received lucrative offers from teams in Europe. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Russia 'willing to legally confirm it has no intention of attacking NATO'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscowis willing to confirm in a binding agreement that it has 'no intention of attacking' either the EU or the US-led NATO military alliance.

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7 d. ago Retired salesman found dead along with his 'ill' wife at their £800k seaside home in Huntington's 'mercy killing' and suicide

The bodies of Heather and Michael Newton were found at their £800,000 home near Poole Harbour, Dorset, on New Year's Eve last year.

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7 d. ago Retired salesman found dead along with his 'ill' wife at their £800k seaside home in Huntingdon's 'mercy killing' and suicide

The bodies of Heather and Michael Newton were found at their £800,000 home near Poole Harbour, Dorset, on New Year's Eve last year.

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7 d. ago New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body saysEurope live – latest updatesAn intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of the 38 countries in its European region were reporting “high or very high influenza activity”, with more than half of patients with flu-like symptoms testing positive in six countries including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the UK. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago EU politicians and universities welcome UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayThe last available Erasmus+ country report for the UK based on 2020 data shows that University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, and University of Edinburgh were the three top UK universities sending students abroad, with most people coming into the UK from Spain, France and Germany.Just over 16,000 European students came into the UK as part of from the scheme in 2019/2020, with almost 6,000 trainees on top of that figure. 9,800 UK students and 6,500 trainees went in the other direction, data show. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago EU welcomes UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayThe last available Erasmus+ country report for the UK based on 2020 data shows that University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, and University of Edinburgh were the three top UK universities sending students abroad, with most people coming into the UK from Spain, France and Germany.Just over 16,000 European students came into the UK as part of from the scheme in 2019/2020, with almost 6,000 trainees on top of that figure. 9,800 UK students and 6,500 trainees went in the other direction, data show. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Hegseth is planning massive overhaul of US military commands and shrink presence in Europe: report

The proposal would mark one of the most significant reorganizations of the Pentagon’s senior leadership in decades.

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8 d. ago Estonia ferry disaster in 1994 caused by bow failure, report confirms

Investigators say latest studies of wreckage reveal no sign to back up alternative theories of a collision or an explosionEurope live – latest updatesThe sinking of the Estonia ferry more than 30 years ago was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities have said, in a report aimed at finally closing the case on Europe’s worst civil maritime disaster since the second world war.“The MV Estonia sank as a result of the collapse of its bow construction,” Estonian, Swedish and Finnish investigators said. “There is, therefore, no reason to start a new full-scale investigation of the accident.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Estonia ferry disaster in 1994 caused by bow failure not explosion, report confirms

Investigators say latest studies of wreckage reveal no sign to back up alternative theories of a collision or a blastEurope live – latest updatesThe sinking of the Estonia ferry more than 30 years ago was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities have said, in a report aimed at finally closing the case on Europe’s worst civil maritime disaster since the second world war.“The MV Estonia sank as a result of the collapse of its bow construction,” Estonian, Swedish and Finnish investigators said. “There is, therefore, no reason to start a new full-scale investigation of the accident.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Putin 'open' to Ukraine joining EU in peace deal but offer won't be on table 'forever'

Russia has reportedly said it is open to allowing Ukraine to join the European Union as part of a potential peace deal, according to US officials working with both countries

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1 week ago Classy Tielemans seals win in Basel to keep Aston Villa on march in Europe

Roger Federer, an ardent Basel supporter, was up in the stands, in the posh seats to be precise, but even from there he could surely appreciate the grace with which Youri Tielemans clinched victory for Aston Villa.Unai Emery turned to Tielemans at half-time to lift his side and the midfielder delivered within eight minutes, his classy first-time finish regaining Villa the lead, after Evann Guessand’s early strike was cancelled out. This represented a 14th victory in their past 16 matches and it felt a significant one, too, given the pileup at the top of the league table amid the fight to advance automatically to the round of 16 in March. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ferguson’s double for Roma piles misery on Celtic in Nancy’s European debut

Two matches is not an adequate window in which to judge a manager. Nonetheless, these are worrying times for Wilfried Nancy and Celtic. Seriously worrying, in truth.Back-to-back losses since the Frenchman’s arrival would be bad enough without the rampant manner in which Roma ensured six points from six in visits to Glasgow during this season’s Europa League. What a canter this proved from minute one. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Man United release latest financial report as cost of missing out on Europe is revealed

Manchester United have released their financial figures amid a season where they are not involved in European competitions

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2 w. ago Tui sees earnings take off, but outlook more modest for 2026

Europe’s biggest tour operator reported full-year underlying earnings up 12.6% on a constant currency basis to 1.46 billion euro (£1.27 billion).

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2 w. ago ‘No mistrust’ between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

French president’s remarks come a day after a report claimed he had warned Washington could betray KyivEmmanuel Macron has said there is “no mistrust” between Europe and the US, a day after a report claimed the French president had warned privately there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine.“Unity between Americans and Europeans on the Ukrainian issue is essential. And I say it again and again, we need to work together,” Macron told reporters during a visit to China. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump warns Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’ within 20 years because of migration & EU in explosive new report

TRUMP has warned Europe will face a "civilisational erasure" within 20 years. The bombshell remarks blame the EU and migration for what Trump anticipates will be Europe's downfall. The claims come from the official US National Security Strategy released overnight, which tells of the broad continental decline Europe will soon face. A "total cultural unravelling"...

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