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A cruise ship with more than 140 people on board, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, arrived near Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. No one on the ship currently shows symptoms, but three people have died and five others who left the ship are infected. Passengers and crew will disembark under strict health controls to prevent spreading the virus.
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The ship MV Hondius has more than 140 passengers and crew from over 20 countries.
The ship arrived near Tenerife but will not dock; small boats are used for disembarkation.
Passengers and crew will be tested for hantavirus symptoms before leaving the ship.
No contact with the local population will be allowed during evacuation.
Three people have died from the outbreak linked to the ship.
Five passengers who already left the ship have hantavirus infection.
The virus can cause serious illness and usually spreads from rodent droppings, but this strain may rarely spread between people.
World Health Organization, Spanish health officials, and the cruise company are managing the situation together.
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Jihadist fighters in central Mali have carried out new attacks, killing dozens of people. The total deaths from recent attacks by Islamist armed groups have reached over 70, as the situation in the region remains unstable and dangerous.
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Jihadist group JNIM, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for attacks in central Mali.
Recent attacks killed between 70 and 80 people, according to local officials.
JNIM targets villages that refuse to sign local agreements.
The attacks followed a joint assault by JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) on Mali’s ruling junta last month.
Several northern areas of Mali are now controlled by armed groups.
Locals have accused the army of not responding to calls for help during attacks.
Mali’s security situation is described as critical by security sources.
The conflict involves jihadist and separatist groups struggling for control in the region.
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Bafta is preparing carefully for its upcoming TV awards after a previous event had a problem with a racial slur being broadcast live. The organizers have added more staff and improved communication to avoid similar issues during the ceremony.
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During the February Bafta film awards, a man with Tourette syndrome said the N-word involuntarily, which was caught live on TV.
The show's host, Alan Cumming, apologized immediately on stage.
The Bafta production team tried to edit out the word but missed the first time it was said because they did not hear it.
Bafta and the BBC both apologized for the incident and reviewed their procedures.
Alan Cumming said the incident was caused by poor leadership and said he does not want to host again.
This year’s TV awards will be hosted by comedian Greg Davies.
Bafta has added extra staff to quickly handle any problems during the show.
The TV awards event will be closely monitored with better communication tools to catch and manage issues during filming.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, has won the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, replacing Labour as the largest party. He plans to become the new first minister of Wales and form a government made up only of Plaid Cymru members, despite not having a full majority.
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Plaid Cymru won 43 seats in the 96-member Welsh Parliament, becoming the largest party.
Labour was reduced to just nine seats in the election.
Rhun ap Iorwerth aims to be confirmed as first minister in a vote planned for Tuesday.
The Welsh Parliament must also elect a new presiding officer before confirming the first minister.
Ap Iorwerth wants to form a government with only Plaid Cymru ministers, increasing ministerial positions from 12 to 17.
The party has a plan to work on public services, including reviewing NHS waiting times.
Other parties like the Liberal Democrats and Greens will not support the opposition group Reform.
There are ongoing questions about how Ap Iorwerth will manage government roles and funding promises.
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The Aberfan disaster was a tragic event in Wales where a collapsing coal waste pile buried a school and nearby homes, killing 144 people including many children. Mel Parry, an 18-year-old apprentice photographer, took a famous photo of an officer carrying an eight-year-old girl to safety, a picture that won an award but deeply affected him.
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The Aberfan disaster happened in 1966 in a village in south Wales.
A colliery spoil tip (coal mining waste pile) collapsed, covering a primary school and houses.
116 children and 28 adults died in the disaster.
Mel Parry was a young photographer who took a well-known photo showing PC Victor Jones carrying eight-year-old Susan Maybank.
Parry was on a bus and took photos immediately after hearing the school had fallen.
The photo won the British News Photographer of the Year award in 1966.
Despite the photo’s success, Parry quit photography because the tragedy affected him deeply.
The image remains a powerful symbol of the disaster and its emotional impact.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has started a tour of East Africa, visiting Egypt, Kenya, and Ethiopia. His goal is to improve France’s relationships in Africa by focusing on cooperation and partnerships instead of old colonial ties, while addressing economic, security, and cultural issues.
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Macron’s tour began in Egypt and will include visits to Kenya and Ethiopia.
He will cohost the “Africa Forward” summit in Kenya, focusing on economic and business cooperation.
This is Macron’s first visit to an English-speaking African country since 2017.
The tour ends in Addis Ababa with meetings at the African Union to discuss peace and security.
France wants to reduce anti-French feelings and rebuild ties after setbacks, especially in West Africa.
Many African countries are seeking more equal partnerships and less foreign control over their resources.
France has lost influence in the Sahel region after coups and the expulsion of French forces.
Russia is increasing its presence in parts of Africa by working with local military leaders.
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A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands, where hundreds of passengers will be evacuated. Three people on the ship have died, and others have become sick with the rare virus, which can spread among humans in this case.
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The cruise ship MV Hondius arrived near the port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Three passengers died from hantavirus: a Dutch couple and a German woman.
Hantavirus involved is the Andes virus, which can spread from person to person.
All passengers and some crew are considered high-risk contacts and will be evacuated and flown home.
The ship will remain offshore; passengers will be screened and evacuated offshore due to safety concerns.
Spanish authorities created a maritime exclusion zone to prevent contact with the local population.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in managing the evacuation and has stated the risk to the general public is low.
Daily life in the Canary Islands continues normally despite the outbreak and precautions.
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India and Pakistan marked the one-year anniversary of their brief aerial conflict in May 2025 by celebrating victories. Both sides claim to have defeated the other, but experts say the war exposed weaknesses and unresolved issues for both countries.
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In May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting sites in Pakistan after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos, leading to a four-day aerial conflict.
Pakistan’s military claims to have shot down Indian jets, including Rafales, and showed strong defensive capability.
India acknowledged losing jets but highlighted their strikes on Pakistani airfields and infrastructure.
Both countries officially celebrated their perceived victories with public events and military ceremonies.
Pakistan praised President Donald Trump for helping mediate the ceasefire that ended the conflict on May 10, 2025.
Analysts say the war did not result in a clear winner and revealed ongoing military and political challenges for both nations.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned it will attack US sites in the Middle East if Iranian tankers are attacked. This threat came after US fighter jets disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman amid rising tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. The US is waiting for Iran’s response to a peace proposal sent through Pakistani mediators to ease the conflict.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it will strike US centers and ships in the Middle East if Iranian commercial vessels are attacked.
US fighter jets disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, accusing them of challenging a US blockade.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international waterway that Iran aims to control to charge fees and influence global oil trade.
President Donald Trump expects Iran’s response to a US peace proposal “very soon.”
Iran’s foreign minister said US military actions in the Persian Gulf have increased doubts about America’s commitment to diplomacy.
The US sent its peace proposal through Pakistani mediators and is coordinating with Qatar, a key partner in talks with Iran.
Satellite images showed a large oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island, a major oil export terminal, possibly from leaking oil infrastructure.
Control over the Strait of Hormuz is central to the conflict, with previous closures causing global oil price increases.
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A cruise ship with nearly 150 people, including 17 Americans, arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak on board. Health officials are evacuating passengers and crew for medical checks and safe return home. Three deaths have been linked to the outbreak, and the cause is still being investigated.
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The cruise ship MV Hondius, flagged in the Netherlands, docked in Granadilla, Tenerife, in the Canary Islands.
There are about 150 people on board from over 15 countries, including 17 Americans.
At least nine cases of hantavirus are confirmed or suspected, with three deaths (two Dutch and one German).
None of those still on board have shown symptoms so far.
Passengers and most crew will be evacuated by small boats and taken for health monitoring.
The U.S. CDC and Department of Health sent a plane and medical team to bring the Americans home for quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Hantavirus spreads from rodents via urine or droppings; only the Andes strain spreads between people but requires close contact.
The outbreak source is unknown, but the deceased Dutch couple had traveled in South America in areas where the virus is common.
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President Donald Trump will visit Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping amid tensions between China and Taiwan and ongoing conflicts involving Iran. Trump seeks trade deals and China’s help in limiting Iran’s military actions, but his position is weak due to domestic and international challenges.
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President Trump is traveling to Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping.
The meeting comes during sensitive tensions involving China and Taiwan.
Trump wants China’s promise not to supply weapons to Iran if fighting escalates.
The US military is focused on the Middle East, reducing focus on Asia and Taiwan’s defense.
China buys a large portion of Iranian oil and relies on safe passage through the strait of Hormuz.
China is working to negotiate peace talks involving Iran and other Gulf states.
Trump’s international policies have led to strained relations and diminished US influence abroad.
President Xi promotes China as a global stabilizer, partly due to perception of US unpredictability.
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party won its first federal lower house seat in the Farrer byelection, defeating the independent candidate and causing a major loss for the Coalition parties. This result has raised doubts about Angus Taylor’s leadership just three months into his role and signals growing support for One Nation at the expense of the traditional conservative parties.
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One Nation won the Farrer byelection, securing its first federal lower house seat.
David Farley, the One Nation candidate, defeated independent Michelle Milthorpe.
The Coalition parties lost a seat they had held for 76 years, with a swing of more than 30%.
The Liberal Party’s primary vote dropped below 13%, while the Nationals received just under 10%.
Pauline Hanson declared One Nation will remain active for the long term, challenging major political parties.
Some Liberal MPs are questioning Angus Taylor’s leadership after the election defeat.
The loss exposed internal tensions in the Coalition, including criticism of leadership decisions and party strategy.
Opposition leaders attribute the loss partly to internal party splits and a shift away from traditional conservative voters.
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A person was killed at Denver International Airport after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff. The man had jumped over a fence and ran onto the runway, leading to the accident and the evacuation of passengers.
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The incident happened at Denver International Airport.
A man jumped over a perimeter fence onto the runway.
The man was hit and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane taking off to Los Angeles.
Passengers on the plane were evacuated following the accident.
Authorities are investigating the situation.
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Nationals MP Colin Boyce is thinking about joining the One Nation party after a recent election showed the Coalition’s support drop dramatically. He called the result a “wake-up call” for conservative politics and is reconsidering his future in the Nationals.
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In the Farrer byelection, One Nation won around 40% of the primary vote while the Coalition’s vote dropped to about 20%.
Boyce represents Flynn, a central Queensland seat, where One Nation’s vote is also strong.
Boyce has a history of right-wing views, including promoting climate science denial.
Though currently a Nationals member, Boyce said he is seriously thinking about his political future.
One Nation has recently made major electoral gains, winning a seat in the House of Representatives.
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce, now part of One Nation, said he would not try to persuade Boyce to switch parties.
The Farrer seat has been held by the Coalition for 76 years until this byelection showed huge support shifts.
Boyce had previously ruled out leaving the Nationals despite acknowledging One Nation’s rising popularity.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine may be ending and is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country if a peace deal is reached. This comes amid a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange as both sides show cautious signs toward diplomacy.
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Putin suggested the Ukraine war might be “coming to an end” during a press briefing.
He expressed willingness to meet Zelenskyy outside Russia after a final peace treaty is signed.
Russia and Ukraine began a three-day ceasefire and agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each.
The recent Victory Day parade in Moscow was smaller and featured troops from North Korea for the first time.
Putin blamed Western nations and NATO expansion for provoking the war.
US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire and prisoner swap through his social media.
Zelenskyy allowed Russia’s Victory Day celebrations to happen without Ukrainian attacks as a sign of goodwill.
The conflict has lasted over four years and caused heavy casualties and economic damage to Russia.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is waiting for a response from Iran on a proposed temporary deal to stop fighting in the Middle East. Despite recent violence near the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Iran accusing the US of breaking a fragile ceasefire, efforts for peace talks continue with Pakistan acting as a mediator.
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Marco Rubio expects Iran to reply soon to US proposals for an interim ceasefire deal.
There have been recent violent clashes near the Strait of Hormuz since the informal truce began last month.
President Donald Trump said he expects to receive a letter from Iran shortly.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of breaking the ceasefire and choosing military actions over diplomacy.
Iran claims it has repaired and expanded its stock of ballistic missiles during the ceasefire.
Pakistan has passed a memorandum to Iran that could serve as a basis for stronger ceasefire talks.
US and Iran continue alternating between tough rhetoric, military actions, and diplomatic efforts.
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European countries and companies are speeding up the development of low-cost drones and weapons to increase their defense independence from the United States. This push comes amid the war in Ukraine and pressure from President Trump for NATO members to spend more on defense. Several startups in Europe are growing quickly by producing drones and interceptor missiles for military use.
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British startup Skycutter builds interceptor drones used by Ukraine, with parts produced in Ukrainian factories.
Drones used in the Ukraine war have changed how combat is fought, forcing soldiers to avoid air attacks and use protected routes.
Europe plans to spend €800 billion on defense over four years to reduce reliance on U.S. weapons and increase defense sovereignty.
The UK also aims to increase defense spending, with political leaders facing pressure to show progress after recent elections.
European defense strategy includes buying more drones of various types for air, land, sea, and underwater use.
The UK military wants equipment divided into 20% “survivable” (with people onboard), 40% “attritable” (can be lost without big issues), and 40% “consumable” (single use).
European countries want to produce weapons and parts within their borders to avoid reliance on countries they might see as rivals, like China.
Several European defense startups, like Tekever (Portugal) and Helsing (Germany), have become very valuable by focusing on drone technology.
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President Donald Trump is set to visit Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to China in nearly ten years. The meeting will focus on significant issues like trade, Tehran, and Taiwan amid tensions from recent conflicts and a history of economic disputes.
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President Trump will visit China on Wednesday for a summit with Xi Jinping.
This is the first visit by a U.S. president to China since Trump’s 2017 trip.
The prior visit included cultural events like tours of the Forbidden City and a Peking opera.
Relations have since become tense due to trade wars, a global pandemic, and military concerns.
Trump's trip was delayed by his recent attack on Iran and has been shortened to two days.
Both countries have deep disagreements over trade, military relations, and Taiwan.
A trade truce was agreed on last October during a meeting in Busan, South Korea.
China had imposed tariffs and export restrictions on rare earth elements, which affected U.S. industries.
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Argentina is under global attention after three people died from hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship that left Argentina. The virus, which mainly spreads through rodents, can occasionally spread between people. Argentina has dealt with hantavirus for decades, and recent increased cases are linked to changes in rodent populations due to climate effects.
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Hantavirus can spread from rodents and, in rare cases, between humans.
Argentina has a history of hantavirus outbreaks in its Patagonia region dating back 30 years.
Three people died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship that departed from Argentina.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating but says there is no epidemic.
The virus strain found on the ship is the Andes strain, which is known for human-to-human transmission and is mainly found in Argentina and Chile.
Since July last year, Argentina recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths, which is within its historical average.
Climate changes like drought and rainfall shifts affect rodent behavior and may influence hantavirus cases.
Argentina plans to study rodents along the travel path of infected passengers to find out where the virus was caught.
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