Russia warns against false reports as second plague case emerges in Siberia

Russia has warned against "false" information after a second suspected plague case emerged in Siberia, following the death of a researcher at an institute in Irkutsk, prompting international calls for transparency. The United States, the European Union, and the World Health Organisation urged Russia to disclose details, while Mongolia tightened border health surveillance. More than 90% of contacts have completed medical observation, according to reports. The initial case involved a 28-year-old woman who possibly contracted the disease from a broken test tube. Russia's warning comes amid growing international concern over the outbreak's potential spread.