Matthew Ward Agius

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Matthew Ward Agius

DW journalist reporting on global health, science, European and global politics and current affairs

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A hand holds three brightly-colored pills used to treat HIV

A hand holds three brightly-colored pills used to treat HIV

New HIV drug may end multi-pill regimen for older people

Results from a drug trial are raising hope that older people living with the virus will only have to take a single pill.

A black cat peers over a wooden barrier

A black cat peers over a wooden barrier

'Remarkable' new cat cancer genome could benefit humans

A profile of cancer in cats finds startling similarities to cancer in humans. It could help find new cancer treatments.

Spanish soldiers are seen on a Leopard tank as they cross the Vistula river during the NATO DRAGON-24 military exercise in Korzeniewo, northern Poland, March 4, 2024.

Spanish soldiers are seen on a Leopard tank as they cross the Vistula river during the NATO DRAGON-24 military exercise in Korzeniewo, northern Poland, March 4, 2024.

Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

NATO remains vital for Europe, but self-reliance and mutual defense was a recurring theme in Munich.

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A young woman exhales a cloud of smoke

A young woman exhales a cloud of smoke

Young Europeans still drawn to tobacco — WHO report

Young Europeans still drawn to tobacco — WHO report

Europe is likely to have the highest rates of tobacco use by 2030, driven by women and young people.

A long-distance photo showing a NASA rocket on a launchpad at night

A long-distance photo showing a NASA rocket on a launchpad at night

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar

Fueling issues have delayed NASA's Artemis II moon mission and grounded the Space Launch System rocket until April.

Dart frog (epipedobates tricolor)

Dart frog (epipedobates tricolor)

The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

A rare frog poison has been named as the likely cause of Russian democracy fighter Alexei Navalny's 2024 death.

Marco Rubio speaks with other world leaders in a group on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

Marco Rubio speaks with other world leaders in a group on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

Europe welcomes Rubio’s tone, but Trumpian narrative remains

Europe welcomes Rubio’s tone, but Trumpian narrative remains

Despite a softer tone, American independence and the "Trumpian narrative" were key themes for the US in Munich.

Mehmet Oz stands in front of an American flag

Mehmet Oz stands in front of an American flag

Mehmet Oz's vaccine call is 'too little, too late'

Mehmet Oz's vaccine call is 'too little, too late'

Rising cases are set to see the US lose measles-free status. It's not the only place battling the return of the disease.

Donald Trump speaks at a press conference on his drug pricing deal in October 2025

Donald Trump speaks at a press conference on his drug pricing deal in October 2025

TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?

TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?

TrumpRx promises to lower drug prices. For some, it will bring valued relief; many others may see more modest savings.

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