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WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
The World Health Organization reported six confirmed hantavirus cases linked to a Spain-bound cruise.
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Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap
President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap. President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
Russia's Victory Day celebrations are dampened by ongoing war with Ukraine
Russia's Victory Day celebrations were muted due to the ongoing war with Ukraine. World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.
Israeli airstrikes kill five in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
Israeli airstrikes killed five people in southern Lebanon. Rubio says 'unacceptable' for Iran to control Hormuz.
U.S. fires on 2 Iran-flagged tankers as Rubio says U.S. expects response on peace deal today
The US fired on two Iran-flagged tankers. Live Updates: U. S. fires on 2 Iran-flagged tankers as Rubio says U. expects response on peace deal today CBS News. U.
U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran’s weapons sector
The US imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector. Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Iran’s military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders.
Tehran to respond to Trump’s peace plan as Vance holds urgent talks
Tehran will respond to Trump's peace plan as Vance holds urgent talks. Iran-US war live: Tehran to respond to Trump’s peace plan as Vance holds urgent talks The Independent.
Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
The Pentagon released footage of US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers. Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Simone Inzaghi wins first trophy as Al Hilal claim Saudi Cup
Al Hilal won the Saudi Cup under coach Simone Inzaghi.
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
The US fired on and disabled 2 Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions are rising. US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz AP News.
NATO allies question US leadership after Iran war
NATO allies question US leadership after the Iran war. NATO allies question US leadership after Iran war crypto. news.
Organizers of a canceled human rights conference in Zambia say China intervened
Zambia canceled Rights Con, the world's largest digital rights conference, citing Chinese pressure. Organizers blame China for the abrupt decision to cancel the event. Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event.
Court Revives ‘Farmgate’ Case Against South African President
Britain's prime minister faces pressure to quit after huge local election losses. Judges ordered Parliament to convene a committee to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen at his farm six years ago.
Opinion – Multipolarity and the End of Nuclear Stability - E-International Relations
An opinion piece discussed the end of nuclear stability due to multipolarity. Opinion – Multipolarity and the End of Nuclear Stability E-International Relations.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US released transcripts and video clips about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena. The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Even the world’s most powerful navy cannot simply restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz
The US navy's Project Freedom was paused after two days, undermining confidence in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The abrupt “pause” of Project Freedom after two days undermines confidence in the United States’ ability to secure the critical waterway, says defence professor and navy veteran Jennifer Parker.
Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination
Four men were convicted in Miami for plotting to kill Haitian president Jovenel Moïse in 2021.
Four Men Found Guilty of Haiti President’s Assassination
Four men were found guilty of conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was shot in his bedroom in July 2021. The convictions did not reveal who ordered the assassination.
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica's new president. Her right-wing party holds an absolute majority in the legislature. Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
Google Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit For $50 Million
Google settled a racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, addressing years of complaints from Black employees. The lawsuit, echoed years of complaints from Black employees at the company.
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
Judges ordered Parliament to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen at his farm. At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display.
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