Wednesday 06th May 2026



Hantavirus infections rise with WHO confirming eight cases from cruise ship

Hantavirus infections rise with WHO confirming eight cases from cruise ship

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War empties Iraq’s holy cities as pilgrim numbers collapse, businesses struggle to survive

War empties Iraq’s holy cities as pilgrim numbers collapse, businesses struggle to survive

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In war-hit Sudan, children race to reclaim lost education as conflict leaves millions out of school

In war-hit Sudan, children race to reclaim lost education as conflict leaves millions out of school

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Shopping center fire kills at least eight people in Iran

Shopping center fire kills at least eight people in Iran

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Regional leader opposes plan to dock hantavirus-hit cruise ship on Canary Islands

Regional leader opposes plan to dock hantavirus-hit cruise ship on Canary Islands

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Russia and Ukraine snub rival ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day parade

Russia and Ukraine snub rival ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day parade

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US report says fuel supply cut before 2022 China Eastern crash that killed 132 in China’s deadliest air disaster

US report says fuel supply cut before 2022 China Eastern crash that killed 132 in China’s deadliest air disaster

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WHO says risk low as hantavirus‑hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers off Cape Verde, set to dock in Spain

WHO says risk low as hantavirus‑hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers off Cape Verde, set to dock in Spain

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UK court blocks BHP appeal over 2015 Brazil dam collapse liability

UK court blocks BHP appeal over 2015 Brazil dam collapse liability

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China calls for comprehensive ceasefire, Hormuz Strait reopening in Iran talks

China calls for comprehensive ceasefire, Hormuz Strait reopening in Iran talks

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UN urges Israel to ‘immediately’ free detained Gaza flotilla activists, probe mistreatment claims

UN urges Israel to ‘immediately’ free detained Gaza flotilla activists, probe mistreatment claims

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Indonesia jails ex‑Sritex CEO to 14 years for loan fraud and money laundering

Indonesia jails ex‑Sritex CEO to 14 years for loan fraud and money laundering

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Australia says IS-linked citizens in Syria camp could face arrests on return

Australia says IS-linked citizens in Syria camp could face arrests on return

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Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

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China calls for ‘complete’ and immediate end to Middle East fighting

China calls for ‘complete’ and immediate end to Middle East fighting

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Spain grants hantavirus-hit cruise ship permission to dock in Canary Islands

Spain grants hantavirus-hit cruise ship permission to dock in Canary Islands

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Proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions unless it reopens Hormuz Strait

Proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions unless it reopens Hormuz Strait

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UAE hit by missiles and drones from Iran for second day in a row

UAE hit by missiles and drones from Iran for second day in a row

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Trump halts 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to allow time for Iran deal

Trump halts 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to allow time for Iran deal

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Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed

Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed

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