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Russia responds to US help offer after death of plague researcher

The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

· 675 words· updated October 6, 2026 at 09:32 AM

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has urged people not to "listen to various rumours" after a Russian lab technician died at a plague research centre in Siberia.

Peskov called for people to follow only information from Russia's public health watchdog, which named the official cause of death of the lab technician as pneumonia of unknown origin.

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg also asked Peskov about US President Donald Trump's offer of support to Russia.

Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille

The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France.

Watch: Bin on fire at school protests on the streets of Lille

The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.

Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe is in Madrid, where a series of marches have been scheduled, after Spain's Congress rejected measures aimed at tackling the country's housing crisis.

Why are students protesting at schools in France?

The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.

Watch: Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos

All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.

Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France

The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French.

Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones

Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election

Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.

Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris

Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.

Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?

Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.

What we know about the Renoir museum heist

Thieves stole four Renoir paintings and abandoned two in garden as they fled, according to the local mayor.

What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry?

The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father

Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.

Norway's 'grandfather': Late King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne

Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.

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