Ther World Health Organisation says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
High street pharmacies in England are now providing a free Meningitis B vaccine to young people aged 17-25, including university and college students. This initiative follows a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year, aiming to protect those most at risk.
The UK government has announced a £251m funding boost for police forces across England to combat a rise in antisemitic attacks. The Metropolitan Police will receive £86m to recruit 300 extra officers and establish new community hubs.
A wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has killed at least 13 people, including five Britons. The blaze, which burned 7,000 hectares, has been contained, but residents are returning to a devastated landscape. Survivors recount near misses and criticize the lack of clear evacuation alerts.
UK newspapers cover the murder of Ann Widdecombe, with police stating it was not political. Andy Burnham is exploring an expanded budget with potential tax increases, while immigration reforms and the impact of a heatwave are also reported.
Scientists at IIT-Madras have developed Anchor, a 3D atlas of the human brainstem with cellular resolution. Combining over 500 tissue sections and 8 chemical markers, it maps over 200 cell clusters and pathways, bridging medical imaging and cellular pathology.
Senator Mitch McConnell will delay his return to the Senate after a fall and mild pneumonia. The 84-year-old Republican, who was briefly unconscious, confirmed no broken bones or serious conditions, citing age-related vulnerability and past polio. His wife, Elaine Chao, faced criticism for a trip to China while he was hospitalized.
