How An Accidental Virus Release Triggered 1977’s “Russian Flu”
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05.10.2026
Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.
World
cbsnews.com
05.10.2026
Opinion | The Russian Spy Who Couldn’t Perform
Ben Macintyre’s new book emphasizes how history sometimes hinges on quirky twists of fate.
World
wsj.com
05.10.2026
Marco Rubio Says Russia Plague Could 'Quickly Spread'
Pneumonic plague can develop when bacteria reach the lungs or are spread through infected respiratory droplets.
Politics
newsweek.com
05.10.2026
Mystery death at Russian plague lab triggers sweeping precautions as US watches closely
Darya Shipilova's death at a Siberian plague research institute triggered quarantines and mass observation, but Russia has not confirmed what killed her.
World
foxnews.com
05.10.2026
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.10.2026
Researcher's death from undisclosed illness sparks mass quarantine in Russia
Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.
Tech
arstechnica.com
05.10.2026
Ukraine Claims Russia Killed Civilians In Black Sea Ship Attack
Romanian authorities said a "complex mission" was needed to rescue the crew members in the waters of the Black Sea.
Politics
newsweek.com
05.10.2026
Russia Probes Death of Woman Who Worked at Anti-Plague Institute
The Kremlin has sought to play down the death of the worker who contracted ”pneumonia of an unknown cause.”
World
wsj.com
05.10.2026
Nearly 200 people isolated after lab worker in Russia dies of plague
A lab accident is said to have led to the death of a woman from pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, leading to nearly 200 possible contacts being put under observation
Science
newscientist.com
05.10.2026
Macron slams Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday slammed Russia's increased strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron said he reviewed
World
france24.com
05.10.2026
Russia's Response to Suspected Plague Outbreak Under Scrutiny
Speculation has surrounded the death of Daria Shipilova, who worked in a plague research center in Irkutsk.
Health
newsweek.com
05.10.2026
Azerbaijani citizens among crew of Russian drone-hit vessel - Zelenskyy
Azerbaijan
trend.az
05.10.2026
US ‘monitoring’ situation around suspected case of plague in Russia
Moscow has imposed sweeping quarantine measures in Siberia after death of plague research institute worker
Finance
ft.com
05.10.2026
Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine in Siberia stays in place
Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and severa
World
euronews.com
05.10.2026
Russian report says Siberian plague institute worker fell ill, died of unknown cause
Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week
World
abcnews.com
05.10.2026
Russia hosts consultations on Afghanistan, including with a Taliban delegation
Russia has hosted consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government along with officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations
World
abcnews.com
05.10.2026
In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs.
World
aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation
Germany’s leader faced a grim new reality as his train pulled into Kyiv: air raid sirens and the boom of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
World
nbcnews.com
05.10.2026
Pneumonic Plague Symptoms Explained After Russian Scientist's Death
The disease can be fatal but is treatable if detected early, according to health authorities.
Politics
newsweek.com
05.10.2026