Cholera killed tens of thousands in Europe and the US in the 1800s, but is now mostly confined to developing countries. The goal is to have cut its death rate by 90% by 2030, according to Anita Zaidi.

This week Leslie Williams recommends two juicy reds and three northern whites

The European wine harvest is in full swing but the late spring frost and hail and an extreme summer heatwave have not proved beneficial.

In recent days the vineyards of Champagne and those of the Cote d’Or in Burgundy were both given United Nations World Heritage Status for the continuity and quality of their wines and ancient vineyards.