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Israel hits nuke sites, Iran strikes hospital

Israel hits nuke sites, Iran strikes hospital

TEL AVIV/DUBAI: Israel bombed nuclear targets in Iran on Thursday and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital overnight, as the week-old air war escalated with no sign yet of an off-ramp. Following the strike which damaged the Soroka hospital in...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

From Seattle to Bratislava: an American’s reverse migration story

From Seattle to Bratislava: an American’s reverse migration story

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Two years ago, a chance YouTube video changed the entire trajectory of my life. Someone mentioned citizenship by descent as a pathway to living abroad, and...

Scientists resume nationwide mosquito virus monitoring

Scientists resume nationwide mosquito virus monitoring

Slovak researchers have launched the second phase of a nationwide mosquito virus monitoring project, focusing on West Nile and Usutu viruses. The Biomedical Research Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (BMC SAS), in cooperation with regional...

US Army mobile laboratory trains with live CBRN agents during NATO exercise in Europe

US Army mobile laboratory trains with live CBRN agents during NATO exercise in Europe

MARYLAND, UNITED STATES 07.16.2025 Courtesy Story ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Soldiers from a U.S. Army mobile laboratory recently conducted live Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) agent training together with NATO allies during...

He lets nothing past him…Wayne Hennessey: a tribute

He lets nothing past him…Wayne Hennessey: a tribute

Wayne Hennessey. Photo PA Wire Having announced his retirement from professional football on 16th July, Iwan Williams looks back at the career of a Cymru great Wayne Hennessey was born in Bangor on 24th January 1987. He grew up in Beaumaris, Ynys...

Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future

Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement For over 11 years, my country has been the target of brutal Russian aggression, and since 24 February 2022, it has been engaged in a full-scale war that...

The Vlog Squad then and now: who stayed, who left, and why

The Vlog Squad then and now: who stayed, who left, and why

The Vlog Squad exploded onto the digital scene in 2015 with wild energy and close friendships that captivated millions worldwide. From viral pranks to personal controversies, members have come and gone, each leaving their unique mark on the...

European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria

European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria

The European Commission released data Thursday on the progress of eight ongoing infringement procedures against Bulgaria, highlighting serious concerns in the areas of justice, economy, waste management, and environmental protection. According to...

Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects

Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects

By&nbspeuronews&nbspwith&nbspGreenpeace Published on 17/07/2025 - 13:28 GMT+2 The Greek Coast Guard stopped a three-hour protest by activists from the Greek office of Greenpeace at the FSRU Alexandroupolis floating liquefaction unit on Wednesday....

Ivan Dolcek set for Dundee United transfer as Jim Goodwin closes in on ninth summer signing

Ivan Dolcek set for Dundee United transfer as Jim Goodwin closes in on ninth summer signing

Dundee United are closing in on the signing of Ivan Dolcek. The Tannadice club are looking to sign the winger on an initial loan from Dunajska Streda. United would also have an option to sign the 25-year-old on a permanent basis. Dolcek, who has...

Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

The EU is gearing up for retaliation in case trade negotiations with Washington fail by 1 August. Should there be no agreement, the US will start charging 30% tariffs on almost all goods imported from the bloc. After having been caught off guard...

NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 7/17/25

===GENERAL NEWS=== “Boulder Weekly” fired all its staff one day earlier this week. Another one bites the dust. See our ARTICLE for details, including two extended comments from the EDITOR. “Newspapers like this… they’re about the things we do...

Man, 28, caught flu aged two - now he needs 24-hour care

Man, 28, caught flu aged two - now he needs 24-hour care

The relatives of a man who became paralysed at two years old following a bout of flu have voiced their "hope" after researchers identified that a defective gene could be behind this uncommon condition. The discovery raises the possibility of...

Man was paralysed after getting flu aged two - now family has 'hope'

Man was paralysed after getting flu aged two - now family has 'hope'

The family of a man who was paralysed at the age of two after catching the flu have expressed their “hope” as scientists have discovered that a faulty gene may be responsible for the rare condition. It is hoped that the finding could potentially...

Travellers warned to be aware of current foot-and-mouth restrictions

Thursday, 17 July 2025 06:15 Picture credit: Manx Radio European outbreak leads to the culling of thousands of animals With the peak holiday season approaching travellers returning to the Isle of Man are being reminded they face severe penalties...

Scientists uncover why man was paralysed after catching the flu as a toddler

Scientists uncover why man was paralysed after catching the flu as a toddler

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Ancient DNA solves mystery of Hungarian, Finnish language family’s origins

Ancient DNA solves mystery of Hungarian, Finnish language family’s origins

Where did Europe’s distinct Uralic family of languages — which includes Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian — come from? New research puts their origins a lot farther east than many thought. The analysis, led by a pair of doctoral candidates working...

UFC’s new heavyweight star considered retiring before ‘dream’ signing began path to Tom Aspinall’s title

UFC’s new heavyweight star considered retiring before ‘dream’ signing began path to Tom Aspinall’s title

Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida is gearing up for a pursuit of Tom Aspinall’s UFC gold, but he wasn’t always confident of making it to this point. Almeida had his UFC signing confirmed in early July, with the man widely branded MMA’s best heavyweight...

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