26

Jun

Rare bacterial infection causes death of 12 persons in Essex in the UK

Medical authorities in the UK revealed that 12 people have died of a rare bacterial infection that has spread in Essex. The NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group has confirmed…

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26

Jun

“Ich bin ein Berliner” – on this day in 1963

President John F. Kennedy expresses solidarity with democratic German citizens in a speech on this day in 1963. In front of the Berlin Wall that separated the city into democratic…

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26

Jun

New report highlights greater diversity of cannabis products, increasing potency and the need for close monitoring of health effects

Cannabis products have become increasingly diverse in Europe and close monitoring of their potency and potential health effects is essential. These are among the conclusions of a new report published…

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26

Jun

San Francisco bans e-cigarettes

San Francisco became the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes that have not undergone the required Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and until their…

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24

Jun

On this day…

In 1509, Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey In 1717, The world's first Masonic Grand Lodge is established In 1812, Napoleon’s Grande Armee invades Russia In 1901,…

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24

Jun

Italian doctors say leaving overflowing garbage in the streets in the heat is dangerous

  Doctors in the Italian capital Rome highlighted the health dangers from overflowing street rubbish brewing toxic fumes in the summer heat. "With the arrival of the heat in a…

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24

Jun

Spanish doctor suspended for claiming vaccines cause autism

    A female Spanish doctor has been barred from practicing her profession after claiming vaccines cause autism. El Pais reports that the Madrid Medical Association (Icomem) has banned Spanish…

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22

Jun

On this day in 1986 Diego Maradona coins the phrase “Hand of God”

1986: The Argentinian football star had scored a goal with his hand during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England. The referee allowed the goal, the Argentinian team were later…

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22

Jun

Ferrari 250 GTO became the first car granted copyright as a work of art

  The Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the iconic cars of the Maranello-based car plant, has officially been named a work of art with legal protection for its design. The…

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22

Jun

Photo Story: Elton John gets top French award

Sir Elton John, a newly awarded Legion of Honor, France's highest award, pinned to his suit, joined a call Friday by French President Emmanuel Macron to fund AIDS research and…

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21

Jun

Photo Story: David Gilmour’s personal guitar collection sells for $21.5 million at auction

  Guitars, including a 1954 Fender Stratocaster with the serial number 0001 (2-R) and a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (R), are displayed during a preview of an auction…

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20

Jun

Over a coffee with … Nikhil Patil, CEO of GO plc

    You and Malta... How did it start? I have been involved with GO and Malta since 2005. Back then, when GO was still Maltacom, I had led the…

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19

Jun

Italian writer Camilleri still in critical condition

According to the latest hospital bulletin, Italian writer Andrea Camilleri remains critical after suffering cardiac arrest. "The patient is having mechanical and pharmacological respiratory support and is under pharmacological sedation,"…

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19

Jun

UK overhauling approach to preventing mental illness

  Every new teacher will be trained in how to spot the signs of mental health issues, under a new prevention plan unveiled by the Prime Minister on the 17th…

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17

Jun

Campaign launched in the UK to tackle stigma of feeling alone

As Loneliness Awareness Week began today in the UK, a new campaign launched by Loneliness Minister Mims Davies is helping to tackle the stigma of loneliness and encourage people to…

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17

Jun

On this day, in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in the US from France

On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after…

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17

Jun

Americans urged to get MMR vaccine in wake of “record-breaking” European measles outbreak

The American Academy of Pediatrics medical journal on Monday recommended to all U.S. citizens " to take all the recommended vaccinations, including measles through the MMR vaccine, before traveling abroad."…

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17

Jun

French art expert insists lost painting is a Caravaggio

 French art expert Eric Turquin is not only convinced that a canvas found in the attic of an old house in southwest France is a Caravaggio but also that it…

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16

Jun

Franco Zeffirelli’s funeral to be held on the 18th June

  The funeral of world-renowned Italian movie director Franco Zeffirelli will be held next Tuesday at the Duomo in Florence, his hometown. Before the funeral, Zeffirelli will be lying-in-state at…

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16

Jun

The WHO gives recognition to work burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress

The World Health Organization is about to embark on the development of evidence-based guidelines on mental well-being in the workplace. People work overtime to make sure they’re succeeding in their…

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16

Jun

On Father’s Day, Liam Gallagher’s daughter Molly opens up on their relationship

Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 21, Liam Gallagher’s daughter has opened up in her first interview about her father with the  Sunday Times Magazine. A family interview alongside Lennon and Gene, and Liam…

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14

Jun

WHO considering declaring a global health emergency because of Ebola in Uganda and Congo

  Dr. Mike Ryan, the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief, in comments to the Associated Press (AP) , said that it was a Congolese pastor who is thought to have…

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14

Jun

Study finds white meat is no better than red meat against high blood cholesterol

  A study by doctors at the University of California, San Francisco, found that that white meat is no better than red meat for people trying to reduce their blood…

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13

Jun

Two more Ebola cases diagnosed in Uganda as child dies from disease

The year-old Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now spreading to neighboring countries, as a five-year-old  boy in Uganda died from the disease and two of his…

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12

Jun

Ebola case confirmed in Uganda

  Uganda’s health ministry says a patient has tested positive for Ebola in what is the first cross-border case of the deadly virus since an outbreak started in neighbouring DR…

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12

Jun

Swiss nursery schools now rejecting unvaccinated children

A Swiss childcare group has decided to turn down applicants not vaccinated against measles and whooping cough. The “Bubble Bees” organisation, which operates eight nurseries across north-eastern Switzerland has started…

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10

Jun

Actor Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are officially married

Actor Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have announced that they are officially married. Both Pratt and Schwarzenegger shared the news confirming that they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony…

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08

Jun

Investigations across Ireland into suspected contamination of horse meat sold for human consumption

Farms and houses across Ireland are being searched as part of an investigation into suspected contamination of horse meat sold for human consumption. Investigators suspect that meat from horses that…

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07

Jun

Photo Story: Actor Denzel Washington honored with Life Achievement Award

Actor Denzel Washington, 64, was honored by Hollywood Thursday evening for a pioneering career spanning five decades and two Oscars that opened the door for a generation of black movie…

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06

Jun

German nurse sentenced to life for murdering 85 patients

  Niels Högel, a former nurse, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 85 more people while on duty in German hospitals until 2005. He is Germany's…

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06

Jun

Successful trials for AstraZeneca’s blood cancer drug continue

AstraZeneca Plc announced its blood cancer drug met the primary endpoint of a final stage trial, the second success for the treatment in a month. The drug, Calquence, showed meaningful…

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06

Jun

UPDATED: Macron and May say ‘thank you’ to D-Day veterans… “we owe you our freedom”

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron have joined D-Day veterans in northern France for a second day of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the…

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06

Jun

Russia states D-Day wasn’t decisive in ending World War Two

  Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, speaking at a weekly news conference in Moscow, offered a tribute to those who died on the western front of World War Two…

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05

Jun

UPDATED: PhotoStory: The D-Day commemorations

    Various heads of State attended the D-Day commemorations in Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II joined US President Donald J. Trump and other World leaders from…

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05

Jun

Crew member injured in explosion on Bond 25 set in Pinewood Studios

  A crew member was injured in an explosion at Pinewood Studios in the UK on the set of the new James Bond movie. In the explosion, part of the…

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03

Jun

Italian military doctors to fill in for lack of civilian hospital staff

Italian military doctors have been drafted into hospitals in the southern Molise region to cope with a shortfall of civilian hospital staff. Italian news agency ANSA reported that Health Commissioner…

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02

Jun

New Harry Potter eBooks to be released soon

In the coming days author JK Rowling is to release four new Harry Potter eBooks offering fans the chance to "delve deeper into the rich history of magic". Rowling's Pottermore…

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02

Jun

300 cases of measles in Italy in April

The Italian Higher Health Institute (ISS), said there were 864 measles cases in Italy in the first four months of the year. It said that there were 299 cases in…

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30

May

Ultra-processed foods linked to early death and poor health

  The BBC reports that researchers in France and Spain say that what are known as ultra-processed foods - such as instant soups, ice cream and breakfast cereals - have…

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29

May

Mediaset buys stake in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1

Italian television group Mediaset announced it acquired 9.6 percent of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. Mediaset, which is owned by the family of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, will become the…

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24

May

MMR vaccination call in the UK following high numbers of measles cases

Public Health England (PHE) is calling for all parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) when the vaccine is offered, or for them to take…

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24

May

Summer camps across the U.S. are drawing the line against unvaccinated children

  Summer camps across the United States are tightening their policies on vaccines, with some prepared to turn away children whose parents opted not to vaccinate them against measles .…

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23

May

Daniel Craig injured during the shooting of latest James Bond movie

Actor Daniel Craig suffered an injury during the filming of the latest James Bond movie. Craig is to undergo "minor ankle surgery" following an accident on the set in Jamaica.…

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23

May

UK embraces AI in healthcare

  Artificial intelligence could revolutionise healthcare by allowing doctors to spend much more time with their patients, according to a leading health and technology expert at Microsoft. Dr Kenji Takeda,…

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22

May

On this day, in 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was accepted by 75% in a Referendum in N.Ireland

In 1998, on this day, the Good Friday Agreement was accepted in a referendum in Northern Ireland with 75% voting yes. Good Friday Agreement referendum, 1998 was a referendum held…

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22

May

Prada to stop using fur from next year

  Italian luxury fashion house Prada announced it will stop using animal fur in its products from next year. Prada said it is making the change to meet the demand…

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22

May

Measles on the rise in Belgium

  There is concern in Belgium after a sharp increase in the cases of measles in the region of Wallonia. So far two hospitals in Wallonia have reported at least…

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20

May

Applications from Dutch cities flood in to host the Eurovision

Dutch cities began jostling for the right to stage next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Applications from towns and cities across the Netherlands begun  flooding in in the 24 hours after…

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20

May

Madonna scolded by Eurovision for Palestinian flag display

  Eurovision Song Contest organizers expressed their disapproval for the display of a Palestinian flag during Madonna's guest appearance during the final night of the contest. Something defied contest rules.…

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19

May

Photo Story: Alain Delon Photocall at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

  French actor Alain Delon poses during a photocall at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 19 May 2019. Delon will receive a Honorary Palme D’Or award…

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17

May

Photo Story: Michela’s rehearsal for the Grand Final of 64th Eurovision Song Contest

Michela of Malta performs during rehearsals for the Grand Final of the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Expo Tel Aviv, in Tel Aviv, Israel, 17 May 2019.…

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17

May

Louvre pyramid architect Pei dies aged 102

Tributes have been pouring in on the news of the death of I M Pei, the architect amongst others of the glass pyramid outside the Louvre in Paris. He was…

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17

May

Madonna confirms Eurovision performance

  Madonna will perform during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, it has finally been confirmed. The singer will perform two songs: her 1989 hit Like…

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16

May

Photo Story: Rocketman Photocall at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

  British musician and producer Elton John (L) and British actor Taron Egerton (R), who stars as the iconic musician, pose during the photocall for 'Rocketman' at the 72nd annual…

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15

May

Slideshow: Exhibition Celebrating 80 Years of Batman

In the midst of the current cinematic success of Marvel, it’s adversary DC is celebrating the 80th anniversary from when Batman first made his comic appearance. In Los Angeles an…

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15

May

Prayer ordered by Israeli rabbis because of Eurovision ‘desecration’

  Leading ultra-Orthodox rabbis in Israeli called for prayer in response to the expected desecration of the Jewish holy day of rest by the Eurovision song contest. This year's competition…

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15

May

Photo Story: Monet painting sold for record $110.7 million

  A painting by Claude Monet has been bought for $110.7 million, a new world record for a work by the French artist. Monet completed the oil painting in 1890…

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