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Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

A 69-year-old British national is in intensive care while two crew members on board the MV Hondius need urgent medical care.


News imageUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: 2 May 2026

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.

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World
News imagePro-government protesters wave Iranian flags during a demonstration in April 2026

Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge

Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.

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Middle East

European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital

The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

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US & Canada

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

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Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war

Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

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From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?

Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.


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The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

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The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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