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First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden’s public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of a more dangerous type of mpox outside the African continent. The person became infected during a stay in an area of Africa where there is currently a major outbreak of mpox Clade 1, the agency said. The news comes just hours […]

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal closer than ever, Biden says

Reuters Joe Biden has told US reporters that he is increasingly optimistic that a ceasefire deal will be soon agreed Joe Biden has said he is “optimistic” that a Gaza ceasefire deal can be reached. “We are closer than we’ve ever been,” the US president said following the latest round of talks, adding he was […]

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Travellers advised to consider vaccine

Travellers should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visting affected areas in Africa, new advice says. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has updated its recommendations in response to outbreaks of a new strain of the virus. Other continents, including Europe, can expect some cases too, it says. ECDC […]

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

But they hit very strong Ukrainian resistance almost everywhere and faced serious logistical problems with poorly motivated Russian troops suffering shortages of food, water and ammunition. Ukrainian forces were also quick to deploy Western supplied arms such as the Nlaw anti-tank system, which proved highly effective against the Russian advance. By October 2022, the picture […]

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Liverpool’s Arne Slot: No signings doesn’t make us weaker

Aug 16, 2024, 05:04 AM ET Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said that a lack of signings during the summer transfer window is not a sign of weakness for the club, and emphasised the strength of his existing squad. Slot hosted his first prematch news conference ahead of Liverpool’s opening game against Ipswich Town […]

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Infected blood compensation payouts on the way

The government has announced it will push ahead with compensation payments to infected blood victims. The previous government had announced the scheme in May following publication of the public inquiry report into the scandal. Campaigners had feared the payouts might be delayed because of the election being called shortly after that announcement. But ministers said […]

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