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A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has led to three deaths and several evacuations. Health officials are tracing passengers who traveled to various countries, but experts say the risk to the general public is low.
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The hantavirus outbreak happened on the MV Hondius, which sailed from Argentina about a month ago.
Three passengers have died, and three others were evacuated for medical treatment.
Authorities are tracing passengers who flew home to countries including the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, the US, and Switzerland.
Human-to-human spread is possible with the Andes strain of hantavirus found on the ship, but it requires close, prolonged contact.
The World Health Organization says the global risk is low as hantavirus spreads mainly from rodents, not easily between people.
Symptoms usually appear 2 to 4 weeks after exposure and include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.
Some infected passengers may have passed the virus to others in close contact, such as sharing cabins.
Health officials continue monitoring exposed individuals who currently do not show symptoms.
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that Israel’s restrictions on food and aid deliveries to Gaza have caused a serious malnutrition crisis, especially harming pregnant women and newborns. Their data shows rising malnutrition and premature births in Gaza since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
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MSF analyzed medical data from four Gaza health facilities between late 2024 and early 2026.
Before October 2023, malnutrition in Gaza was nearly non-existent.
Over 50% of pregnant women treated at two hospitals suffered malnutrition between June 2025 and January 2026.
90% of babies born to malnourished mothers were premature, and 84% had low birth weight.
Low birth weight increases infant death risk and health problems according to the World Health Organization.
MSF linked the crisis to Israel’s blockade of food, clean water, and aid, plus attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Only about 150 aid trucks enter Gaza daily despite 600 trucks being agreed in the ceasefire deal from October 2023.
More than 60% of Palestinians in Gaza are homeless, with rebuilding costs estimated at over $71 billion.
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Police have arrested a third person in connection with an attempted fire attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London on April 15. No one was hurt, and the investigation is part of a wider police effort into attacks on Jewish sites in London.
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The attempted arson happened early on April 15 at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth and taken into custody.
Two other suspects, a 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were arrested on the day of the attack and later released on bail until July.
No damage or injuries occurred in the Finchley synagogue incident.
The Met Police’s Counter Terrorism unit is leading the investigation.
Since March, 30 people have been arrested linked to several attacks on Jewish sites in London.
Eight people have been charged with crimes related to these attacks.
A 17-year-old boy admitted to starting a fire at Kenton Synagogue.
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After Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) qualified for the UEFA Champions League final by drawing 1-1 against Bayern Munich, celebrations in Paris turned violent. Police arrested 127 people, and several injuries occurred as some fans caused disturbances, including setting fires and vandalizing public property.
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PSG qualified for the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.
Celebrations in Paris led to violence, with 127 people arrested across the Paris region.
Eleven people were injured, one seriously, and 23 police officers had minor injuries.
Some fans set bins and cars on fire and vandalized an outdoor photo exhibition.
Police used tear gas to stop crowds near PSG’s stadium, Parc des Princes.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the violence and warned of strict police responses.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire attended peaceful celebrations and wants a safe fan zone for the upcoming final.
The current incidents were less serious than last year’s post-PSG victory violence in Paris, which resulted in hundreds of arrests and two deaths.
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Journalist Estelle Ndjandjo discusses how Black journalists are not well represented in French newsrooms. She explains that from journalism schools to hiring practices, many obstacles make it hard for Black journalists to succeed in France.
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Black journalists are underrepresented in French media.
Barriers exist in elite journalism schools that affect diversity.
Hiring practices in newsrooms often exclude or limit opportunities for Black journalists.
Stereotypes and unequal treatment are common challenges faced by Black journalists.
A round table discussion in Paris addressed these issues in 2026.
Estelle Ndjandjo hosted the round table and spoke about these challenges.
The discussion aims to understand how deep the problem is and what changes are needed.
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Severe storms hit Mississippi, causing at least 14 tornadoes and damaging many homes. At least 17 people were injured, power lines were down, and a young child went missing. Emergency teams are working on damage control and more storms are expected in nearby states.
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At least 14 tornadoes were reported in Mississippi during the storm.
One tornado was officially confirmed by authorities.
A 1-year-old child was reported missing in Lincoln County after the storms.
At least 17 people were injured with various levels of harm.
Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and power lines were knocked down.
A fire destroyed a home in Tylertown after lightning struck it.
Trees fell onto cars and homes, trapping people in a mobile home park in Bogue Chitto.
The National Weather Service warned of a "very large and dangerous tornado" moving across counties.
Mississippi’s governor said multiple tornadoes affected the state, and emergency agencies are coordinating response.
More severe storms and possible tornadoes were forecast for Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other states the next day.
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Two former FBI agents discussed the need for "psychological autopsies" to better understand cases involving missing scientists. They expressed confidence that hidden information in such cases would eventually be discovered.
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The topic is about missing scientists and investigations into their cases.
Former FBI agent James Fitzgerald commented on the issue.
Fitzgerald said that if something was being hidden, it would likely be found eventually.
The agents suggest using psychological autopsies, which are studies of a person's mental state before death or disappearance to find clues.
The goal is to improve understanding and solve cases involving missing individuals.
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Health officials are trying to find people who left a cruise ship infected with hantavirus when it stopped at St Helena island. Several passengers have tested positive or died, and some traveled to other countries after leaving the ship.
Key Facts
The cruise ship MV Hondius had a hantavirus outbreak with at least eight cases (three confirmed, five suspected).
Around 29 to 40 passengers from various countries disembarked at St Helena island on 24 April.
A 69-year-old Dutch woman who left the ship at St Helena died in South Africa from the virus.
Two other people died related to the cruise, but their hantavirus infection is still being confirmed.
Several passengers, including British, Dutch, German, Swiss, American, Canadian, Singaporean, and Turkish nationals, are being monitored.
Some passengers took flights from Johannesburg to other countries after leaving the ship.
Health agencies in the Netherlands, Singapore, the US, and St Helena are tracking and testing people who may have been exposed.
The ship is scheduled to dock soon in the Canary Islands, Spain.
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A German tourist received nearly €1,000 in compensation after failing to find sunloungers for his family at a hotel on the Greek island of Kos. A court in Hanover, Germany, ruled that the German tour operator was responsible for not enforcing rules against reserving loungers with towels.
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The holidaymaker and his family stayed at a hotel in Kos, Greece, in 2024.
Despite waking early daily to find sunloungers, he was unable to secure one for his family.
The man had paid over €7,000 for the holiday.
The hotel initially gave a partial refund, but the German court awarded a larger amount of €986.70.
The court said the German tour operator was responsible because of package travel laws.
The court noted the tour operator should have worked with the hotel to enforce fair rules about reserving loungers.
"Towel blocking" is a common problem where guests reserve loungers by leaving towels on them.
The judge said guests should not have to remove towels themselves and tour operators must act to prevent conflicts.
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Trains in southern England were delayed and some canceled because a radio system broke down, stopping drivers and control staff from talking. The problem was fixed by late morning, but train services could still be slow or altered until the end of the day.
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A fault in the radio communication system affected trains in southern England, especially around London Waterloo station.
The issue prevented drivers and signallers from communicating.
The problem was fixed by about 11 a.m., but delays and cancellations continued.
South Western Railway (SWR) was the most affected train company.
Other companies affected included Southern, CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, London Overground, and Thameslink.
Delay times were up to 90 minutes, and some trains were canceled.
Passengers were allowed to use tickets on alternative routes without extra charges.
Network Rail apologized and said services were gradually returning to normal.
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The Denali Sled Dog Kennels has introduced a new litter of sled dog puppies. A live camera feed, called the puppy cam, is available to watch these new puppies.
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The Denali Sled Dog Kennels is home to sled dogs used for pulling sleds, especially in snowy areas.
A new group of sled dog puppies was recently born there.
The kennel offers a live stream so people can watch the puppies anytime.
This live puppy cam helps viewers see the early life of sled dogs.
The article focuses on introducing these new puppies to the public.
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A man was arrested in London for trying to sell a phone stolen from Morgan McSweeney, who was the UK prime minister's chief of staff. Police said the man is suspected of handling the stolen phone but not stealing it, and the phone has not been found.
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A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods related to a phone belonging to Morgan McSweeney.
The arrest happened on April 29 at an address in Peckham, London.
The man is suspected of receiving and selling the phone but not stealing it.
The stolen phone has not been recovered.
The theft occurred in October 2025 in Pimlico, London.
Morgan McSweeney was the prime minister’s chief of staff at the time of the theft.
The phone may contain messages about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US.
Lord Mandelson’s appointment became controversial due to his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
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California received its last oil tanker from the Middle East this week, carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, which should meet fuel demand for the next six weeks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran to agree on a peace deal or face increased US military action, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue but remain uncertain.
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Gas prices in California have risen above $6 per gallon.
The California Energy Commission says the current oil supply can last about six weeks.
The oil tanker New Corolla delivered roughly 2 million barrels of crude oil to California.
The Strait of Hormuz closure has not yet severely affected oil supply because some shipments were already in transit.
President Trump warned Iran to accept a deal to end the conflict or face harsher bombing campaigns.
US Central Command fired on an Iranian oil tanker attempting to break through a US blockade.
Talks between the US and Iran are close to a memorandum to end the conflict but remain difficult and uncertain.
An anti-US billboard appeared in Tehran showing President Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran is looking over a peace proposal from the United States aimed at ending ongoing fighting. This comes after President Trump warned Iran not to reject the offer.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed the country is examining a U.S. proposal to stop hostilities.
The news was reported on Thursday.
President Trump has issued a warning to Iran against refusing the proposal.
The information was shared by Esmaeil Baqaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
The announcement was covered by the ISNA news agency and reported by Al Jazeera.
The proposal relates to ending conflict between the two countries.
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Turkiye showed a prototype of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Yildirimhan at a defense exhibition in Istanbul. The missile can travel about 6,000 kilometers, potentially reaching targets across Europe, Africa, and Asia, but it is not yet in production.
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The missile is named Yildirimhan, meaning "lightning" in Turkish.
It was unveiled at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.
Yildirimhan has a range of 6,000 km, classifying it as an intercontinental ballistic missile.
It can travel at Mach 25, which is 25 times the speed of sound.
The missile has four rocket engines and uses liquid nitrogen tetroxide as fuel.
Its warhead can carry up to 3,000 kg.
Turkiye has not started producing the missile yet.
The development highlights Turkiye’s goal to advance its defense technology and military power.
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Several tornadoes hit parts of Mississippi on Wednesday night, damaging hundreds of homes and causing some injuries but no deaths. Emergency crews are working to clear blocked roads and assess damage, while more storms and possible tornadoes are expected in nearby states.
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At least one large tornado confirmed in Mississippi, damaging homes and trees.
A mobile home park in Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, was heavily damaged.
Residents reported injuries such as cuts, bruises, and an ankle injury, but no deaths.
The National Weather Service described the tornado as "very large and dangerous."
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said multiple tornadoes occurred and emergency teams are responding.
Roads are blocked in some areas due to storm damage; officials asked people not to sightsee.
Additional storms with tornado chances were forecast for Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, and Texas.
Damage assessments were ongoing as of Thursday morning.
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A U.S. judge released a letter that is said to be a suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before he died in prison. Meanwhile, Swiss health officials are tracing contacts of a man infected with a rare virus that can spread between people. Also, Paris Saint-Germain football team reached the Champions League final again.
Key Facts
Jeffrey Epstein allegedly wrote a suicide note before his death in prison.
Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide, but some people still question it.
The suicide note was found hidden in a graphic novel in Epstein’s cell.
A Swiss man infected with the Andes strain of hantavirus traveled freely while infectious.
Andrews hantavirus is rare but can spread from person to person, unlike other hantaviruses.
Swiss and Spanish authorities are tracing travelers who may have caught the virus from a cruise ship.
Paris Saint-Germain football club qualified for the Champions League final for the second year in a row.
PSG will face Arsenal in the final match on May 30 in Budapest.
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More than 50,000 German students are expected to strike and protest against the government’s new military policy that prepares the country for potential war. The government recently passed a law to modernize military service, including sending questionnaires to 18-year-olds and possibly introducing mandatory medical tests, while discussions about reinstating conscription continue.
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Over 50,000 pupils in Germany are expected to boycott school and protest against the government’s rearmament policy.
Organizers claim the policy risks turning young people into “cannon fodder” without consulting them.
The Military Service Modernisation Act sends mandatory questionnaires to all 18-year-olds about military service willingness and suitability.
Starting next year, medical tests for military service may become compulsory.
Men aged 17 to 45 may need armed forces permission for trips abroad longer than three months.
The law does not currently bring back conscription, but it could be reintroduced if recruitment goals are not met.
Germany plans to nearly double its defense spending to €779 billion by 2030, aiming to exceed NATO target spending of 3.5% of GDP.
The strike coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War II to highlight concerns about militarization and the risks of war.
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France's far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella have recently met with ambassadors from Germany, Israel, and the United States as they prepare for next year's presidential election. Le Pen may run for president again, but if a court blocks her from public office, Bardella is expected to be the party's candidate.
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Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella represent France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party.
Le Pen has run for president three times and plans to run again in 2027.
A court will decide in July if Le Pen can hold public office due to a legal case.
Bardella met Germany’s ambassador and Le Pen met Israel’s ambassador recently.
Both also met the US ambassador in Paris last year.
France has the largest Jewish population in western Europe, about 500,000 people.
Le Pen’s party has tried to change its image, moving away from antisemitic associations linked to her father.
Discussions with Germany focused on budget discipline, meaning careful control of public spending.
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The war involving Iran is causing problems across Asia, such as fuel shortages, power outages, and more people working from home. Asian governments are taking steps like rationing fuel and limiting exports to protect their economies from rising costs linked to energy and trade disruptions.
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Fuel queues and blackouts are occurring in parts of Asia due to the Iran conflict.
Governments are trying to protect their economies by rationing fuel and giving subsidies.
Some countries have limited exports to manage shortages.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, is disrupted, worsening supply problems.
Higher oil prices raise the cost of imports like fuel, food, and fertilizer.
Falling remittances (money sent home by workers abroad) and weaker local currencies add economic pressure.
Countries are using their financial reserves, borrowing more money, or cutting spending to cope.
Vulnerable economies are affected most by these issues.
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