Archive for September, 2024

Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face ‘meat grinder’

More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths. Full story

The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe. Full story

A team of volunteer archaeologists in Normandy has had a surprise communication from the past. Full story

At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal. Full story

Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays. Full story

Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests. Full story

A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals. Full story

Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England’s NHS regulator says. Full story

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Full story

Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates. Full story