US seizes Russian tanker; 'Super-K' flu strain spreads
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
A highly transmissible flu strain, Super-K, has infected thousands in Australia. Health authorities confirm the vaccine remains effective against severe illness. Learn the key facts and vaccination advice.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
The spread of H5N1 bird flu through US mega-dairies exposes the dangers of industrial farming. As the UK's dairy sector consolidates, are we facing similar risks?
US flu cases jumped 25% in a week in December, after a severe season with over 3,100 deaths. Experts urge vaccination despite concerns over new variant and reduced CDC campaign.
The Trump administration's cuts to mRNA research funding risk America's scientific lead, opening the door for the UK and EU to seize the initiative on next-generation vaccines for flu, HIV, and cancer.
Newly released cabinet papers show Australian officials in 2005 warned of school closures and border shutdowns in a flu pandemic, foreshadowing the Covid-19 response. Read the full story.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
A UK paramedic shares three essential tips to reduce your flu risk this winter. Learn how ventilation, handwashing, and diet can bolster your defences.
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
A leading GP outlines the three critical 'super flu' symptoms requiring medical attention. Learn the signs, NHS advice, and how to protect yourself this festive season.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys due to UK avian flu outbreaks. Discover how this impacts your Christmas dinner and British farming.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
NHS figures reveal a record surge in 'super flu' H3N2 hospitalisations, up 18% in a week. See the interactive map and why health officials urge vaccination.
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, coinciding with a record flu season. NHS leaders warn of severe strain on hospitals, as the government and BMA trade accusations.
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
Exclusive access reveals the immense pressure on NHS staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital as flu cases surge and bed shortages lead to patients treated in corridors. Discover how frontline workers manage the gridlock.
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
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'.
NHS England chief says flu may be 'starting to settle' in parts of the UK, but experts warn of thousands of potential deaths. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out national mask mandate for now.
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
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.
Liverpool's all-time top scorer Ian Rush is recovering at home after a serious flu infection required a two-day stay in intensive care. The club thanks hospital staff for their care.