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The Green Party has made large gains in south London, taking control of Lewisham and becoming the biggest party in Lambeth, both formerly held by Labour. They also won more than 440 council seats across England and elected their first mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.
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The Green Party gained 40 seats in Lewisham, winning control of the council for the first time since Labour held it since 1968.
In Lambeth, Greens gained 27 seats, making them the largest party and ending Labour’s control since 2006.
The Greens won their first-ever elected mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.
Overall, the Greens won over 440 council seats across England in local elections.
Labour managed to keep control in Hackney and Islington despite strong Green gains.
Outside London, the Greens took control of Norwich city council from Labour and made gains in Hastings, Salford, Oxford, Southampton, Exeter, and Manchester.
The results show a shift in local political support away from the traditional Labour dominance in these areas.
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The World Health Organization says the hantavirus currently poses a low risk to public health. Efforts are happening to bring back passengers from a cruise ship after three people on board died from the virus. Experts discuss how lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic are helping officials respond to this outbreak.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) rates the hantavirus as low risk for the public.
Three people on a cruise ship died of hantavirus.
Passengers from the cruise ship are being repatriated, meaning they will be returned to their home countries.
Experts from health and virology fields are involved in managing the situation.
Officials are using knowledge and strategies gained from the COVID-19 pandemic to handle this hantavirus outbreak.
The virus is under monitoring and response plans are being coordinated internationally.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy warned it would respond strongly to any attacks on its oil tankers or ships, despite a fragile ceasefire with the U.S. The U.S. struck two Iranian oil tankers recently, and diplomatic talks continue to try to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, and address Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran warned it would launch a heavy attack on U.S. bases or ships if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked.
The U.S. military struck two Iranian oil tankers, claiming they tried to breach a blockade of Iran’s ports.
Bahrain arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, accusing them of funding terrorist operations.
Iran accused Bahrain of risking closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy supplies.
The U.S. and allies have blocked Iran’s ports and stopped many commercial ships to enforce the blockade.
Britain and France are preparing naval forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end.
President Donald Trump warned of renewed full-scale bombing if Iran rejects a deal to reopen the strait and curb its nuclear work.
Diplomacy efforts continue actively, with Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others involved in seeking a lasting peace agreement.
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A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran seemed to be holding after the U.S. disabled two Iranian oil tankers trying to break a blockade. Meanwhile, Bahrain arrested dozens of people it accused of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, raising regional tensions and concerns about the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. military disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach the American blockade.
The U.S. also prevented attacks on three Navy ships and struck Iranian military sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain arrested 41 people it said were connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and accused them of collecting funds to support Iran’s actions.
Iran warned Bahrain against supporting the U.S., saying this could close the vital Strait of Hormuz permanently.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global energy supplies and has been mostly blocked since the war began on February 28.
The U.S. Central Command reported turning back 58 commercial ships since the blockade started on April 13.
Britain is sending the warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East to help protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities end.
Diplomacy continues with both sides exchanging proposals, but Iran said it is not rushing to meet deadlines, and U.S. President Trump has threatened to resume bombing if Iran rejects a deal.
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An analysis has found that about 14 homeless people die each year in public parks or countryside areas in Australia. The findings highlight ongoing problems with homelessness, lack of emergency housing, and support services for rough sleepers.
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On average, 14 rough sleepers die annually in public parks or natural areas in Australia.
Between 2010 and 2020, 54 homeless people died in public parks, and 85 died in countryside locations like bushland and riverbanks.
The deaths include a young international student in Hyde Park, a homeless mother who died of sepsis, and a newborn baby at a homeless camp.
Many of these deaths are not well known because relevant reports from coroners are often not public.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that waiting lists for social housing for people in greatest need have worsened every year since 2015.
In recent years, the number of people already homeless when they seek services increased by 11%, and those sleeping rough when starting support grew by 25%.
Some deaths expose gaps in services for non-residents whose visas have expired.
Experts say these deaths show serious system failures and call for urgent changes to Australia’s response to homelessness.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar near North Miami Beach on Saturday. About 15 people were taken to a hospital with injuries, but officials have not confirmed the cause or details of the injuries.
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The incident happened around 12:50 p.m. Eastern Time.
Over 25 rescue units arrived at the scene.
Fifteen people were hospitalized following the incident.
Authorities have not confirmed if a boat explosion was the cause.
Some victims suffered burns and were rescued from the water.
Fire rescue used lifeboats and an air-rescue unit to assist victims.
The exact condition and nature of injuries have not been disclosed.
The event occurred at Haulover Sandbar near North Miami.
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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez is traveling to The Hague to represent her country in a land dispute case against Guyana at the International Court of Justice. The disagreement is about the control of the oil-rich Essequibo region, which Guyana currently manages but Venezuela claims.
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Delcy Rodriguez is Venezuela’s acting President and is visiting The Hague for a court case.
The case is at the International Court of Justice, which settles disputes between countries.
Venezuela and Guyana dispute control over the Essequibo region, known to have oil reserves.
Essequibo makes up two-thirds of Guyana’s land and has large offshore oil deposits found by ExxonMobil.
The court must decide if an old border set in 1899 or a 1966 agreement should define the region’s boundary.
Rodriguez was vice president when President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces in January.
US sanctions against Rodriguez were lifted after she became acting president.
She has followed some US demands but balances relations with Venezuela’s military and security forces.
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Mexican officials proposed ending the school year a month early to ease travel during the FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting. This plan led to criticism from parents, business groups, and some local governments, causing President Claudia Sheinbaum to say the decision is still under review.
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Mexico, the US, and Canada will jointly host the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19.
Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the school year would end on June 5, earlier than usual, due to World Cup travel and predicted extreme heat.
The next school year is scheduled to start on August 31, with two weeks of extra learning before then to help students catch up.
Parents, teachers, and business organizations strongly opposed the early end to classes, citing childcare difficulties and economic concerns.
Three states, including two hosting World Cup matches, said they would keep the original school calendar.
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the early school year end a proposal and said the final plan is not yet decided.
The suggestion reportedly came from teachers’ unions and state education officials, not the central government.
Mexico is increasing security due to prior cartel violence in some host cities, but officials say the tournament will be safe for visitors.
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A man was arrested after a car hit five men in the town center of Arnold, Nottinghamshire. One man was seriously injured, and the police are investigating the incident, believing the car was driven at the group after an argument.
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The incident happened around 1:10 a.m. on Saturday in Market Place, Arnold.
Five men were struck by a Vauxhall Astra car; one has life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
The driver left the car and the scene before being detained.
Police do not believe this was linked to terrorism and say there is no ongoing public threat.
The area around Market Place was cordoned off for most of Saturday for investigations.
Police are asking the public to share any video footage from dashcams or phones.
Investigators are keeping an open mind and ask people not to speculate about the case.
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A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has infected at least eight people and caused three deaths since early April 2026. The ship was heading to the Canary Islands after evacuating sick passengers, and health officials worldwide are monitoring others who disembarked, though they say the risk to the public is low.
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The MV Hondius cruise ship had a hantavirus outbreak confirmed by the World Health Organization on May 4, 2026.
So far, eight cases of hantavirus infection have been confirmed, with three deaths reported.
Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried by rodents like mice and rats, which do not get sick themselves.
The virus spreads mainly through inhaling dust contaminated with infected rodents’ urine or droppings.
The strain on the cruise ship is the Andes virus, a New World hantavirus found in the Americas that can cause severe lung disease.
Symptoms appear between one and eight weeks after exposure and often start like the flu before worsening to lung and heart failure.
There is no specific treatment; only supportive care like breathing help and fluids is available.
Epidemiologists are concerned about possible person-to-person spread of this virus in close settings like ships, which is unusual for hantavirus.
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A possible boat explosion near Miami's Haulover Sandbar sent more than a dozen people to the hospital on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews arrived quickly and took 15 injured people to the hospital. Details about their injuries were not yet available.
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The incident occurred around 12:48 p.m. near Haulover Sandbar in Miami.
Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue responded to calls reporting a possible explosion on a boat.
First responders found multiple injured victims at the scene.
Fifteen people were taken to the hospital immediately after the explosion.
The condition of the injured people was not shared at the time of the report.
The story is still developing with more information expected later.
The explosion was reported on May 9, 2026.
The cause of the explosion has not been confirmed yet.
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A Palestinian family in the West Bank was forced by Israeli settlers to dig up and move their dead father’s body because the settlers claimed the grave was on land belonging to an Israeli settlement. The United Nations condemned the act as dehumanizing, while the Israeli military said it did not order the reburial and tried to prevent violence.
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Hussein Asasa, an 80-year-old Palestinian, died of natural causes and was buried in his village cemetery near Jenin.
The burial was coordinated with Israeli security forces, which gave permits for it.
Israeli settlers claimed the burial site was on their settlement land and ordered the family to exhume the body.
Settlers threatened to dig up the grave with a bulldozer if the family did not comply.
Israeli soldiers were present during the incident and reportedly pressured the family to move the body elsewhere.
The Israeli military denied instructing the family to reburial and said it tried to stop settler violence.
The UN Human Rights Office called the incident “appalling” and part of wider dehumanization of Palestinians.
Violence by Israeli settlers has increased since Israel’s war in Gaza began in October 2023, with many attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a three-day ceasefire arranged by the United States, which began during Russia’s World War II victory celebrations. Despite these accusations, no major attacks were reported, but some drone strikes caused injuries and deaths on both sides.
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The ceasefire was brokered by US President Donald Trump and planned to last three days.
The truce included an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side soon.
Ukraine reported 51 attacks by Russian forces since the start of the day.
Russia said Ukrainian forces used drones and artillery to attack its troops during the ceasefire.
Russian drone strikes killed two civilians and wounded three in Ukrainian regions.
Ukrainian drone attacks wounded three people in Russia’s Belgorod region.
No attacks occurred during Russia's Victory Day parade on Red Square.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has lasted over four years, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths and displacing millions.
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Indonesian officials found missing Singaporean hikers near the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater. The hikers were located 20 to 30 meters from the crater rim after the volcano erupted.
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The missing individuals are from Singapore.
They were found close to the main crater rim of Mount Dukono.
The distance from the crater rim where they were found is between 20 and 30 meters.
The discovery was made after an eruption of Mount Dukono.
Indonesian authorities led the search and rescue operation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian troops are fighting for a "just cause" in Ukraine during the Victory Day parade in Moscow, which this year did not show heavy weapons. The parade included tightened security due to threats of Ukrainian attacks and featured soldiers from North Korea for the first time. Ceasefires agreed by Russia, Ukraine, and announced by President Trump had mixed success, with ongoing clashes near the celebrations.
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Putin spoke at the Victory Day parade, calling for unity and praising Russian troops in Ukraine.
The parade did not display tanks or missiles for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the current military situation.
Security was increased in Moscow because of fears of Ukrainian attacks during the parade.
Soldiers from North Korea participated in the parade as a sign of their support for Russia.
Russia declared a two-day ceasefire, while Ukraine planned a truce starting May 6, but fighting continued.
President Trump announced a ceasefire and prisoner exchange from Saturday through Monday, calling it a possible step to ending the war.
Ukraine has used drones to strike deep into Russian territory, targeting military and energy facilities.
Russia threatened a large missile strike on Kyiv if Ukrainian forces attempted to disrupt the parade.
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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut killed four people, and other airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a child. These attacks happened despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that started on April 17.
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Three Israeli drone strikes south of Beirut killed four people and wounded several others.
Airstrikes in southern Lebanon, including in Saksakiyeh, Bourj Rahhal, and Maifadoun, killed at least 13 people, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began on April 17 but both sides have continued daily attacks.
Israel said Hezbollah fired explosive drones into Israel, injuring three Israeli soldiers.
Hezbollah also claimed attacks inside Lebanon and a drone strike on an Israeli military post.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2 with rocket fire into northern Israel.
Lebanon and Israel have formally been in a state of war since 1948 but recently held direct talks and plan a new round of talks in Washington.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Syria’s interim President to discuss cooperation amid regional conflicts.
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Greek authorities found a naval drone carrying explosives in Greek waters near the island of Lefkada. The drone, believed to be Ukrainian-made, was safely detonated by experts, and investigations are ongoing to understand how it arrived and what its purpose was.
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Fishermen found a naval drone with explosives in a cave on Greece’s western coast near Lefkada.
The drone’s engine was still running when discovered, and it carried about 100 kg (220 lbs) of explosives.
Greek bomb disposal experts removed the detonators and battery and later conducted a controlled explosion at sea near Astakos.
The drone is possibly a Ukrainian Magura model, used by Ukraine to target Russian naval forces since the 2022 invasion.
Handwritten notes in Ukrainian were reportedly found aboard the drone.
The drone has a range of about 700 km (432 miles) and may have lost contact with its operator due to bad weather or broken sensors.
Greek officials are investigating whether the drone fell during transport or was intended for a military mission in the Mediterranean.
The discovery raised concerns in Greece about national security and maritime defense against new military technologies.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks in Damascus to improve cooperation on security, transport, economy, and prisoner releases. The discussions aim to rebuild relations after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad and tackle issues like border security and Hezbollah’s influence.
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Lebanon and Syria are working to improve their relationship after Syria’s leadership change.
Talks covered joint efforts on security, transportation, infrastructure, and economic matters.
Over 2,000 Syrians are detained in Lebanese jails; the release of some prisoners is a priority.
More than 130 Syrian prisoners have been returned from Lebanon to Syria this year.
Both countries want to increase cooperation on social and cultural issues.
Lebanon and Syria oppose Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group involved in the conflict with Israel.
The Lebanon-Syria border is 330 kilometers long and often used for smuggling goods and weapons.
Lebanon is preparing for peace talks with Israel to strengthen the ceasefire and resolve key conflicts.
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Some Labour Party members in the UK are urging Ed Miliband to consider running for party leader after poor election results. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal challenges but says he will stay in office to avoid political chaos.
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Labour performed poorly in recent elections, losing many council seats and power in Wales.
Some Labour MPs want Starmer to set a date to step down as leader.
Catherine West, a Labour MP, said she might run if no cabinet ministers do by Monday.
Andy Burnham is supported by some as a replacement but would need to win a new parliamentary seat first.
Wes Streeting is rumored to consider a leadership run but denies it.
Ed Miliband is now seen as a possible leader by the party’s left wing.
Starmer appointed Gordon Brown as global finance envoy and Harriet Harman as adviser on women’s issues to help rebuild the party.
Starmer insists he will not resign, saying leaving now would cause chaos.
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