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‘They simply let my daughter die’: Mother of Russian scientist Daria Shipilova rejects broken test tube theory behind plague death

In a tragic turn of events, 28-year-old scientist Daria Shipilova has succumbed to suspected pneumonic plague in Siberia. Her mother disputes rumors that the infection stemmed from a shattered test tube. Despite testing nearly 5,000 samples and finding no hazardous pathogens, local authorities have assured there is no epidemic risk.…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged spying for Russia

Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being held in custody since his arrest on Tuesday at his home near London

Euronews · Oct 8

EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case

Pressure mounts on Moscow to explain the suspected plague case in Siberia, which has put health authorities on edge. Brussels is calling on Moscow to come clean with precise details "as soon as possible".

Euronews · Oct 8

Burnham and Merz set to confirm security pact to counter hybrid Russian threats

The two leaders are expected to confirm a joint UK-Germany security partnership

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Should we be worried about pneumonic plague? London experts react to Russian researcher's death

Darya Shipilova, a lab technician in Irkutsk, has reportedly died after becoming unwell at work

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Burnham meets Merz in Berlin to discuss foreign sabotage and cyber attacks

Prime minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Berlin to meet German chancellor Friedrich Merz , formally launching a UK- Germany security partnership designed to counter cyber attacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats from foreign adversaries, particularly Russia . The official visit marks the formal ratification of the Kensington Treaty, committing both…

The Independent UK · Oct 8

UN-doing the United Nations: Can its next chief fix a system under strain?

Created in 1945 after two devastating world wars, the United Nations was designed to prevent another global catastrophe, provide a forum where countries could resolve disputes and give weaker countries a voice in an international system. The global platform once strongly voiced in the support of decolonisation, delivered humanitarian assistance,…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Russia says reports of second case linked to Siberian plague lab are false

Russia's health regulator has denied claims of a second illness connected to a plague laboratory worker. The worker, Darya Shipilova, died from pneumonia recently, though the exact cause remains unclear. Russian authorities have assured that there is no risk of an epidemic arising from this incident. The World Health Organization…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews · Oct 8

Glide Bombs Hit Buses: Russian strike on Kramatorsk kills over 30

Over 30 people were killed and at least 18 others injured after Russia launched a glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities.

The Times of India · Oct 8