22 Oct
France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus; Patient Dies
A patient in France has died after contracting the Shamonda virus, marking the first known human transmission of the livestock disease.
Europe news
21 Oct
Pope Leo Returns to Popemobile for First Time Since Lung Cancer Surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff held his first general audience at the Vatican since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, thanking believers for their prayers.
18 Oct
Pope Leo XIV Addresses Faithful at Vatican for First Time Since Surgery
The pontiff led the Angelus prayer from his Apostolic Palace window and announced he will resume his duties gradually.
17 Oct
Pope Leo Returns to Vatican Four Days After Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after being discharged three days earlier than expected following surgery to remove part of his lung.
17 Oct
Pope Leo XIV to Be Discharged from Hospital Following Lung Surgery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV is set to leave the hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung surgery.
15 Oct
Hadassah Cyprus Hospital Opens in Limassol
The medical center was established by local entrepreneurs, with clinical staff trained by doctors from Hadassah in Jerusalem.
14 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo Spent Peaceful Night Following Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night following surgery to treat lung cancer, while reports noted that early diagnosis saved his life.
14 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung.
13 Oct
Vatican: Pope Leo's Lung Surgery Concludes Successfully
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery at a Rome hospital to remove a small lung nodule, with the Vatican expecting a week-long recovery.
12 Oct
Prayers Held Worldwide for Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Surgery
Clergy and the faithful in Poland and the United States hold prayers for the Pope's health ahead of his lung surgery.
11 Oct
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery for Lung Nodule
The Pope announced he will undergo a surgical procedure in the coming days following the early detection of a lung nodule.
7 Oct
Rubio Calls on Russia to Share Information on Suspected Plague Death
The US Secretary of State urged Moscow to provide data regarding the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia, while Russian authorities deny the case involved plague.
2 Oct
18-Year-Old Arrested in Thessaloniki Over Fraudulent Opioid Prescription
Police in Greece arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of using unauthorized credentials to issue an electronic prescription for oxycodone.