German Health Minister Nina Warken has issued a sharp rebuke to US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, calling his claims about doctors facing legal action for mask and vaccine exemptions 'completely unfounded'. Read the full story.
Sky News joins German police on the frontline against people smugglers. As Germany toughens its asylum rules, experts warn the UK could become the next target for illegal migration. Read the full investigation.
Storm Goretti causes major disruption across northern Europe with record winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of thousands lose power, travel is halted, and schools close. Read the latest updates.
A visual roundup of Friday's global events: Rome tackles over-tourism, storms hit Europe, Gaza mourns, and Melbourne swelters. See the day's most powerful images.
Health experts call on the WHO to replace surgical masks with FFP2 respirators for healthcare workers, citing 'inadequate protection' against airborne pathogens like Covid-19.
Germany striker Lea Schüller joins Manchester United Women, bringing a prolific goal record. Discover what the 28-year-old forward will bring to the WSL side.
Berlin's mayor faces mounting pressure to resign after playing tennis during a major sabotage-induced power cut affecting 45,000 homes. Discover the full 'Tennis-Gate' scandal.
Canadian officials warn US health bodies can't be trusted for accurate vaccine info, citing Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial moves. This comes as measles cases surge and childhood immunisation rates fall in Canada.
A New Year's Eve celebration in Germany turned to disaster after 10 people drank a corrosive cleaning liquid. One woman is in a coma. Police are investigating.
The NHS launches a free combined MMRV vaccine for children in England, aiming to prevent serious complications from chickenpox and other diseases. Learn how this rollout protects families and the health service.
The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
Tracy Beth Høeg, a Danish American physician known for doubting Covid vaccines, is now acting director of the FDA's key drug centre, signalling a major shift in US health policy. Explore the implications for drug regulation and public health.
The Munich Security Conference has reversed its policy and invited MPs from Germany's far-right AfD to its 2026 gathering, following criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance. Read the full story.
An in-depth analysis of the five pivotal factors fuelling the electoral success of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Understand the political shift reshaping Europe's powerhouse.
A chance encounter at a Cologne gay club in 2014 led to a surreal morning after on a rural llama farm, highlighting the priceless value of non-judgmental friends. Read the full story.
Chevy Chase spent eight days in an induced coma after heart failure during the pandemic, his family reveals in a new film. Doctors warned he might not recover fully. Read the shocking details.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
Facing a new era of threats, Germany's Bundeswehr launches its biggest recruitment drive in decades, aiming to add 80,000 troops. New rules require young men to declare service readiness.
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
European nations, including Sweden and Germany, are redirecting aid to Ukraine and defence, causing severe cuts to health and hunger programmes in vulnerable African countries like Mozambique. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine was rejected by the EU. Despite the setback, his drive to position Berlin as a geopolitical hub shows no sign of slowing. Discover the implications for Europe.
Wizzard legend Roy Wood explains the real reason he stopped touring with his Rock and Roll Band after the pandemic. The 79-year-old reveals the impact of theatre closures and lockdown loneliness.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
Paul Martin, 60, from Croydon, has been sentenced to three years and three months for encouraging terrorism. He urged an online group to use crossbows and petrol bombs. Read the full story.
PPE Medpro, the company connected to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone, has been wound up. It owes the UK government £148m for supplying unusable PPE during the Covid pandemic. Read the full story.
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of Americans rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent'. Experts analyse the worrying trend and its causes.
István Szabó's 1981 masterpiece 'Mephisto', a searing study of artistic compromise under the Nazis, is restored and rereleased. The director discusses its chilling modern relevance.
A surge in flu cases has led to a critical shortage of bookable vaccine appointments at major pharmacies. At-risk groups are urged to seek alternatives as the NHS battles a 'flu-nami'.
US health officials abruptly reverse a three-decade policy, now advising vaccination only for infants of hep B-positive mothers. Experts warn of preventable infections and eroding trust.
Academics warn the NHS faces a severe winter unless it adopts pandemic-era measures like better vaccine access, sick pay, and ventilation to curb flu spread.