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AMSTERDAM — Around 1.8 million people are infected with hepatitis C virus in European Union and European Economic Area countries, according to the latest estimates. The burden is particularly high among people who inject drugs, those in prison, and some migrant populations. Many with the infection are undiagnosed...

Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May was met with sympathy but firm refusals on a desperate tour of European capitals on Tuesday, with EU leaders ruling out any renegotiation of the Brexit deal. A day after she postponed a crucial vote on the deal in the British parliament, May said she was meeting EU counterparts

Spaceo plans to launch its drag sail demonstrator in 2027 ahead of a de-orbit mission the following year. Credit: Spaceo TAMPA, Fla. — A group of European companies has secured government funds to test an inflatable drag sail in space by 2028, designed to swiftly deorbit its host satellite after mission completion. Two-year-old Portuguese startup

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is suing the Trump administration, Kari Lake, the U.S. Agency for Global Media and USAGM acting CEO Victor Morales over moves to terminate the news organization's federal funding.The big picture: The lawsuit that was filed Tuesday says "Congress has appropriated funds specifically for RFE/RL" and "expressly directed" the USAGM to make

In an interview with Medscape Medical News, Hans Henri P. Kluge, who recently was reappointed the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) regional director for Europe, reflected on the lessons he learned during his past mandate, outlined strategic priorities for the region, and discussed innovative approaches to strengthening healthcare systems. The interview has been edited for clarity

Europe is looking to Argonaut to ensure autonomous access to the Moon's surface. Credit: Thales Alenia Space / E.Briot ORLANDO, Fla. — Thales Alenia Space announced a contract worth nearly $900 million Jan. 30 to develop and deliver the Lunar Descent Element (LDE) for Argonaut, the European Space Agency’s cargo lander slated for missions to

Water is very important in the lives of community members, and the availability of clean water contributes to the health of any society. However, many communities in the Southeast do not have access to clean, potable, and safe water. This is why the Igbo Council of Europe (ICE) has mapped a plan to provide water

Lendlease has revealed its Europe chief executive Neil Martin will step down in October after four years in the top job.  The news comes just two weeks after the division reported a £230m annual pre-tax loss.  In an announcement on its website, Lendlease said Martin had “decided to retire”, adding that the group's search for