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Polio detected in Germany after 30 years

The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth

Ancient Welsh cave art rewrites human history

Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.

The Hidden Victorian Meaning Behind LOL Revealed

Social media users are having their minds blown after discovering the true 19th-century meaning behind the ubiquitous acronym 'LOL' that's very different from how we use it today.

Interstellar Comet 3I-ATLAS: Cosmic Mystery Solved

Groundbreaking research reveals how astronomers initially misidentified the interstellar comet 3I-ATLAS as a potential Earth-threatening asteroid before uncovering its extraordinary cosmic origins.

New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats

Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York

Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.

Contagious 'slapped cheek' virus warning for UK

Medical experts issue urgent warning about highly contagious parvovirus sweeping through Britain. Discover the early symptoms, including the distinctive 'slapped cheek' rash, and learn how to protect vulnerable groups from this silent spreader.

UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge together

Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.

Kremlin scientist: West plotting virus apocalypse

A top Russian scientist close to Vladimir Putin claims Western powers are developing a virus to eliminate humanity, leaving only a select few to be served by robots in a post-apocalyptic world.

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