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Passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have been evacuated to the UK and placed in isolation at a facility in Wirral. They will stay isolated for 45 days while health officials monitor their condition and conduct tests.
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Passengers were flown from Tenerife to Manchester airport on a chartered plane.
20 British passengers, along with one German resident and one Japanese passenger, are isolating at Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral.
Flights from Australia and the Netherlands are bringing more passengers to the UK from the MV Hondius ship.
Eight people related to the outbreak have fallen ill; six are confirmed cases of hantavirus and three have died (two Dutch and one German).
One American tested positive for the virus and another showed mild symptoms during repatriation.
Passengers and staff wore protective gear such as face masks during travel to prevent infection.
The isolation facility includes separate flats with bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen areas for each passenger.
Passengers will have daily contact with health teams and will not be allowed to use public transport during isolation.
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Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party, is giving a major speech stating that small, slow changes will not be enough to address the country’s challenges. His speech comes amid speculation about a leadership challenge from within the party.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to say “incremental change won’t cut it” in his speech.
He will call for stronger responses on growth, defense, Europe, and energy due to difficult times.
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has issued a kind of manifesto and may run for leader.
Some Labour MPs are unhappy with Starmer’s leadership, which some describe as “incremental change.”
Labour faces a potential leadership contest, with Catherine West possibly starting a formal challenge.
Starmer’s speech aims to avoid or respond to internal party challenges.
The speech and responses are happening during an important Labour conference meeting.
Previous UK political leaders have faced and survived leadership challenges.
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President Trump has rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Iran warned it is ready to respond to any new US strikes and wants the US to lift sanctions and end its naval blockade.
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Iran's response to the US proposal asked for an end to the war, lifting of US sanctions and blockade, and release of frozen Iranian assets.
Iran demanded safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and security guarantees in the region, including Lebanon.
President Trump called Iran’s reply “totally unacceptable,” increasing the risk of renewed conflict.
The US proposed Iran stop nuclear enrichment for up to 20 years, give up highly enriched uranium (HEU), and dismantle nuclear sites.
Iran countered with a shorter nuclear moratorium, exporting part of its HEU, diluting the rest, but refused to dismantle nuclear facilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports removing Iran’s nuclear material completely, even by force if necessary.
Iran warned it would retaliate against new US military strikes and opposes more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire from April has mostly held, but tensions continue with naval blockades and some clashes in the strategic waterway.
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Parts of Texas are experiencing severe thunderstorms and flash flooding with strong winds and hail. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions and urges people to stay indoors and avoid travel.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for several coastal Texas counties until Monday morning.
Storms include winds up to 60 mph and hail about the size of a quarter.
Flash flood warnings are active for Lee County due to heavy rain of 4 to 5 inches overnight.
The storm is moving southeast at around 45 mph, affecting cities like Corpus Christi and Rockport.
Flash flooding can cause life-threatening situations, especially on flooded roads and low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service advises people not to drive through flooded water and to take shelter indoors.
Conditions are expected to improve after Monday morning with warmer, drier weather for most of the week.
Another chance of storms may return toward the weekend.
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A documentary called Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won a Bafta TV Award in the current affairs category. The film was originally made for the BBC but was not shown by them; instead, Channel 4 aired it later. The film’s makers criticized the BBC for dropping the project and praised those who worked on the film, including journalists in Gaza.
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The documentary features stories from Palestinian health workers in Gaza.
The BBC originally asked for the film but later decided not to show it, citing concerns about being fair and unbiased.
Channel 4 broadcast the documentary in July after the BBC shelved it.
The film won a Bafta TV Award at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
During the award speech, executive producer Ben de Pear and presenter Ramita Navai criticized the BBC’s decision.
Navai said over 1,700 Palestinian medical staff have been killed and more than 400 detained in the Gaza conflict.
The BBC edited parts of Navai’s speech in its delayed broadcast of the awards.
The film’s team praised Gazan journalists who contributed footage despite risks to their safety.
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A decomposed body found near an abandoned ute northwest of Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales is believed to be Julian Ingram, a man wanted for killing his pregnant ex-partner and two others. Ingram had been the subject of a large police manhunt since January following the shootings.
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Julian Ingram, 37, is suspected of killing Sophie Quinn, her unborn child, and two others in January near Lake Cargelligo.
Ingram was on bail for alleged domestic violence against Quinn when the shootings happened.
Police found a decomposed male body next to an abandoned vehicle believed to be Ingram’s.
A firearm was found near the body, but the cause of death and formal identification are still pending.
Police had searched large areas of land and offered a $250,000 reward for information on Ingram’s whereabouts.
Authorities suspected Ingram was receiving help from someone in the community.
Police are being questioned about granting Ingram bail despite his violent history.
The discovery of the body may provide closure for the community and end the police manhunt.
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This article shows photos of old movie theaters across the United States and Canada that are no longer in use. These theaters once hosted films and events but have since been abandoned or closed.
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The photos feature abandoned movie theaters in cities like Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Toronto, and San Diego.
Many theaters shown are historic and had unique architecture.
The images were taken between 2007 and 2017.
The photographers are Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre.
The theaters include places like Meserole Theater, Loew’s 46th Street, and the Metropolitan Opera House.
These theaters are no longer active for public movie showings.
The article focuses on the visual history and architectural decay of these cinemas.
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An American passenger on a repatriation flight from a cruise ship outbreak tested positive for hantavirus, while another has mild symptoms. All 17 U.S. passengers will be examined in Nebraska, and officials say the risk of a widespread outbreak is very low.
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The passengers are from the MV Hondius cruise ship docked in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Three passengers (two Dutch, one German) died after travelling on the ship; two had confirmed hantavirus.
Hantavirus usually spreads from rodents, but the Andes strain can spread between people.
Symptoms include fever, severe tiredness, muscle pain, stomach issues, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.
The U.S. Department of Health said all repatriated passengers will get medical checks at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The World Health Organization advises 42 days of isolation after leaving the ship, but U.S. health officials say human-to-human spread is rare and do not want panic.
Other countries including the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, and Australia are also managing their returning passengers with tests, isolation, or quarantine.
Some passengers are traveling in special medical isolation units as a safety precaution during flights.
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Asian stock markets showed mixed results after Wall Street hit new records, while oil prices rose more than 4% following President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. ceasefire proposal. The situation in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are affecting global oil prices and will be discussed in an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Asian shares moved unevenly, with Japan’s Nikkei falling slightly and South Korea’s Kospi rising sharply to record levels.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped a little, while China’s Shanghai index rose after strong factory price and export data.
Oil prices jumped over 4%, with Brent crude rising to $105.57 per barrel and U.S. crude near $99.89 per barrel.
President Trump labeled Iran’s response to the ceasefire proposal as “totally unacceptable.”
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas transport, remains mostly closed due to the Iran conflict.
The U.S. continues a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to discuss the Iran war, with hopes China might influence Iran toward peace.
Technology and artificial intelligence sectors helped support stock gains in Japan and South Korea.
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A French woman who was evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus and her health worsened in the hospital. Passengers from this ship, which was anchored in the Canary Islands, have been flown back to their home countries and many are under quarantine or observation.
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The French woman developed symptoms during the flight to Paris after being evacuated from the cruise ship.
The ship, MV Hondius, had passengers from over 20 countries who were evacuated by military and government planes.
Hantavirus usually spreads from contact with rodent droppings but the specific Andes virus found here can sometimes spread between people.
Three people have died from the outbreak and five people who left the ship earlier were also infected.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advises close monitoring of evacuated passengers with daily health checks.
U.S. officials said one American passenger tested positive but showed no symptoms and is quarantined in Nebraska.
The WHO Director-General said the public’s risk is low and people should not panic.
Passengers were escorted wearing full protective gear while disembarking to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to step down after his Labour Party lost many local council seats in recent elections. Some Labour members want a leadership contest, while others support Starmer as he prepares to make a speech to defend his leadership.
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Labour lost nearly 1,500 councillor seats in England, mostly to Reform UK and the Green Party.
In Wales, Labour lost power after 27 years when First Minister Eluned Morgan lost her seat.
In Scotland, the Scottish National Party stayed in control, with Labour in second place.
Over 30 Labour MPs have called for Starmer to resign or set a timetable to leave.
Starmer said Labour failed to keep public trust and took responsibility for election losses.
Leadership challengers need support from 81 Labour MPs to start a contest.
Possible challengers include Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former Deputy PM Angela Rayner, and Mayor Andy Burnham.
Starmer appointed ex-PM Gordon Brown and Baroness Harman to government roles to gain support.
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The Beatles plan to open a museum at 3 Savile Row in London, the site of their last live performance and where they recorded their final album, Let It Be. The museum will have seven floors of Beatles memorabilia, a recreation of their basement studio, and a rooftop experience of their famous final concert.
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The museum will open in 2027 and is called "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row."
3 Savile Row is a Grade II listed mansion that was the Beatles’ headquarters from 1968 to 1972.
The Beatles’ last live gig was a rooftop concert on 3 Savile Row in January 1969, which lasted 42 minutes.
The museum will include rare items, archive material, and a shop selling official Beatles products.
Visitors can experience a recreation of the basement studio where the Let It Be album was recorded.
The rooftop concert was stopped by police due to complaints from local residents.
The building was once home to historical figures and was later used by the fashion company Abercrombie & Fitch.
Fans can register for tickets on the Beatles’ official website starting now.
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A cruise ship called the MV Hondius docked in Tenerife after three people on board died from hantavirus, a disease carried by rodents. Authorities have evacuated the remaining passengers and crew in a large international operation coordinated by Spain and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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The MV Hondius cruise ship is anchored near the Granadillo commercial port in Tenerife.
Three people on the ship died from hantavirus, a disease spread mainly by rats and mice.
The remaining 149 passengers and crew were kept confined to cabins before evacuation.
Passengers come from 23 different countries.
The virus is not new and does not spread easily from person to person.
The WHO and Spanish government coordinated the evacuation effort.
Passengers were taken off the ship wearing protective gear and their luggage will be decontaminated.
The operation drew interest from tourists and locals, who viewed the ship as a unique attraction on the island.
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Apple Corps, the Beatles’ record label, has bought back their former London building at 3 Savile Row. They plan to open a seven-story visitor center in 2027 featuring Beatles memorabilia, a studio recreation, and the rooftop of their last public performance.
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3 Savile Row in London was the Beatles’ Apple Corps headquarters and the site of their final public rooftop concert in 1969.
Apple Corps repurchased the building and will open it to the public as a tourist attraction by 2027.
The center will have seven floors with Beatles archives, temporary exhibits, a shop, a recreated recording studio, and rooftop access.
The rooftop concert included songs like “Get Back” and was filmed for the documentary Let It Be.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have both expressed excitement about the project.
The Beatles used Apple Corps to manage their finances and other creative ventures starting in the late 1960s.
Recent Beatles projects include a Peter Jackson documentary, a new No. 1 song using AI technology, and a 2024 documentary produced by Martin Scorsese.
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, praised the attraction’s potential to draw visitors worldwide.
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The Philippine House of Representatives is set to vote on impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte for a second time. The impeachment charges include misuse of government funds, bribery, and failure to disclose wealth. This follows a political split between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Vice President Sara Duterte faces charges of constitutional violations, misuse of government funds, bribery, and failure to disclose her wealth.
The impeachment motion includes allegations of over $110 million in private bank transactions flagged for possible money laundering.
A previous impeachment in 2025 passed in the House but was voided by the Supreme Court over technical issues.
The House vote requires one-third support to send the case to the Senate, and this threshold has been met.
A two-thirds Senate vote is needed to convict and remove her from office.
Duterte and President Marcos Jr. ran as a team in 2022 but later became political rivals.
The impeachment process is part of ongoing political tensions in the Philippines during economic challenges.
Duterte has stated that the outcome of the impeachment is "written by God" and has announced plans to run for president in 2028.
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A French passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak tested positive for the virus, according to the French Health Minister. Other passengers from different countries are being repatriated and quarantined as health authorities monitor the situation closely.
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One French national from the MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus; four others tested negative but will be re-tested.
The MV Hondius cruise ship is linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak with three confirmed deaths among passengers.
The ship departed from Argentina, where hantavirus is common, and has about 150 passengers and crew from 23 countries.
94 passengers of 19 different nationalities were evacuated as part of an ongoing operation.
The ship docked off Tenerife, Canary Islands, but was not allowed to enter the port; evacuated passengers were flown to their home countries.
Hantavirus spreads mainly through rodents and has no vaccine or specific treatment.
The World Health Organization recommends a 42-day quarantine and daily health checks for exposed individuals.
Various countries, including Greece, Spain, and the UK, have placed evacuees under mandatory isolation or quarantine.
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This year’s Victory Day Parade in Moscow, which honors Russia’s past military success, had fewer important foreign leaders attending compared to last year. Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine is facing challenges, and the country’s economy and international support appear weaker than before.
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The Victory Day Parade marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and shows Russia’s strength.
Last year, many world leaders, including China’s and Brazil’s presidents, attended; this year, only a few less influential leaders were present.
No large military equipment was shown at the parade due to fear of attacks by Ukrainian drones.
President Donald Trump credited himself with helping a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia’s war effort in Ukraine is stalled despite heavy spending and losses.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks deep inside Russia, including near Moscow’s Red Square.
Russia’s economic growth is slowing, falling from 4% in 2024 to just over 1% projected this year.
Some former Russian allies, like Armenia, are moving closer to Europe and Western countries.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people to work from home, limit foreign travel, use public transport, and reduce gold buying to save fuel and money. These steps come as a war involving Iran disrupts oil supplies, making energy more expensive for India.
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Modi wants Indians to work from home again and travel less internationally.
He encouraged using public transport and carpooling to save fuel.
India imports 90% of its oil and is affected by the Iran war closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The oil disruption has caused India's fuel costs to rise sharply.
Modi asked farmers to halve their fertilizer use to conserve resources.
India's stock market dropped more than 1,000 points after Modi’s speech.
The Indian rupee has weakened to record lows, making imports more costly.
Opposition leaders criticized Modi, saying the government’s plan is failing.
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UK fire brigades responded to a lithium-ion battery fire about every five hours in 2025, with a sharp rise in incidents linked to electric bikes and vehicles. Fire experts say public knowledge and government rules have not kept up with the risks of these batteries, which can catch fire if damaged or used incorrectly.
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There were 1,760 fires related to lithium-ion batteries in the UK in 2025, a 147% increase over three years.
Electric vehicle fires increased by 133% while the number of electric vehicles on UK roads tripled in the same time.
E-bike fires made up nearly one-third of all lithium-ion battery fires, with 520 incidents in 2025 versus 149 in 2022.
London’s fire brigade handled 44% of e-bike fires, with five deaths related to these fires in the past three years.
Lithium-ion batteries can cause “thermal runaway,” a dangerous chain reaction that leads to intense, hard-to-control fires.
Almost half of these battery fires happened in people’s homes.
Improper disposal of these batteries has caused serious fires in rubbish trucks and recycling centers, costing over £1 billion annually.
Fire chiefs urge better public awareness, stricter regulations, and use of certified products to reduce fire risks.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France attended the opening of the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, where he met with 450 young entrepreneurs from Africa and France. The summit aims to promote France’s new strategy for partnerships with African countries.
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The Africa Forward Summit was held for the first time in an English-speaking African country, Kenya.
President Macron met with 450 young people who presented important projects for Africa’s future.
The event focused on renewing France’s relationship with African nations.
Kenyan President William Ruto also participated in the summit.
The summit serves as a platform for sharing ideas and boosting cooperation between France and Africa.
France wants to strengthen its influence in Africa after previously losing some ground in West African countries.
The summit took place on May 10, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event was covered live by FRANCE 24 news.
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