Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
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Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday’s parade in Moscow.
Hundreds of homes damaged by storms as ‘multiple tornadoes’ hit Mississippi
Powerful storms, including at least one confirmed tornado and multiple reported ones, have ripped through parts of Mississippi.
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
James Holder’s victim told her attacker he took her “choice, dignity and body”.
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island
A 69-year-old woman who later died in South Africa is among those who left MV Hondius at St Helena.
South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
A new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jails
The proposed legislation follows an investigation by Bloomberg Law and NBC News that found mistreatment of pregnant women in local jails.
Tornadoes strike the South causing widespread damage
Tornadoes strike the South causing widespread damage
Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches
Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging in ‘genocide’ in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.