Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife
Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — have died since the start of the outbreak on the ship of the virus.
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Midwest is bearing the brunt of gas price hikes from Trump’s Iran war including 72% jump in Ohio
The national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.52 Monday, up from the $2.98 average in late February before Iran conflict began
Yandex subsidiary fined for transferring Yango taxi users’ personal data to Russia
A Dutch-registered subsidiary of technology company Yandex has been fined 100 million euros for transferring the personal data of users of the Yango taxi service to Russia, Finland’s Data Protection Ombudsman announced. The company, MLU B.V., is part of the Yandex group and registered in the Netherlands.
‘A consistent pattern of lying’: Musk v OpenAI trial exposes what insiders think of Sam Altman
The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented OpenAI, despite its name, is usually extremely secretive about its operations. It promotes a carefully crafted image to the world. Over the course of Elon Musk’s case against the startup and its CEO Sam Altman, however, the artificial intelligence firm has been forced to publicly contend…
Hantavirus outbreak: Who is most at risk of catching the deadly virus?
While hantavirus respiratory infections may still be rare in the U.S., they can be incredibly deadly.
Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards
In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams and the late Virginia Giuffre have jointly won the Freedom to Publish prize at this year’s British book awards, marking the first time the award has been shared. Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook…
Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust
George Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.
Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.
Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said
The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
Senate G.O.P. Stands by Security Money for Trump’s Ballroom
Democrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown.
Iran war quagmire threatens to leave Trump with little from China trip besides ballroom envy
The president’s visit with Xi Jinping was meant to be a moment of triumph, writes Andrew Feinberg , but it will instead present an optics nightmare amid rising prices due to his unilateral military action
Supreme Court lets Alabama speed up adoption of congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district
The decision sends litigation back to a lower court as the state races to adopt a congressional map that would eliminate a majority-Black district and more heavily favor Republicans.
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U.K.'s Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Labour lawmakers have gone public to express their dissatisfaction over one of the worst defeats for the party in local elections.
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California mayor admits to being a China agent in federal probe
Eileen Wang admitted to posting pro-China propaganda at the direction of Chinese government officials, according to court documents unsealed Monday.
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Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
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Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.
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How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask
Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, despite transport authorities vowing to consult stakeholders before setting the fi…
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
Treasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
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Mayor of Southern California city to plead guilty to acting as agent of China, feds say
LOS ANGELES — The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday
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Iran-US war latest: Trump says ceasefire on ‘massive life support’ after Tehran hit back at president’s outburst
A ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
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Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign
Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
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Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.
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Want to attend the White House’s UFC fight? Better have $1 million lying around
It’s nearly impossible to get a ticket, but a $1 million sponsorship package might ease the odds for fans trying to get a glimpse of the historic bout — or an in with the president
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Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
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Senate advances Warsh, Trump’s pick to chair Federal Reserve
The Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, putting him on track to be confirmed later this week to replace Jerome Powell as chair…
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Nonprofit sues the federal government over plans to paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is asking a federal judge to halt President Trump's plans to resurface the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
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Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
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Trump administration asks trade court to pause ruling on global tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked a U.S. court to pause its ruling against the administration's 10 per cent global tariff while the federal government pursues an appeal.
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‘Difficult’ mission to repatriate Australian hantavirus cruise passengers en route to long Perth quarantine
Health minister Mark Butler says six people from MC Hondius plus flight crew from charter plane to be isolated for weeks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
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After Capturing Maduro, Trump Celebrated Victory. Did It Bring Venezuelans Home?
Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.
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China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.
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Inside the Hantavirus Isolation Unit Where 15 Americans Wait
The National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
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Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit
President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI
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Paul: $1 billion for White House ballroom likely coming out of budget reconciliation bill
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.), whose committee will mark up a portion of the Senate budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement operations, says there…
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Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
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US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
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‘This is not Covid’: CDC boss reassures concerned public over hantavirus outbreak as US cruise passengers taken to Nebraska quarantine facility
CDC Director says hantavirus is ‘not like Covid’ amid concerns about outbreak
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Middle East crisis live: Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace deal; UN urges ‘genuine ceasefire’ as Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes
US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
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Pressure on Starmer Mounts as Dozens of Labour Lawmakers Call on Him to Quit
The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
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Trump plans to import more beef from overseas to bring down record-high prices, report says
The White House has previously pushed to investigate meat packers for price fixing and boosted imports from Argentina
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Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency
His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA
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Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – live
Map designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
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How pay in the WNBA has changed after 30 seasons
Hall of Famer and NBC WNBA Analyst Sue Bird joins "Here's the Scoop" to talk about the fight for fair pay as the league kicks off its 30th season.
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Israeli parliament backs death penalty tribunal for Palestinians accused in Oct. 7 attack
Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal with the authority to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that tri…
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Hantavirus latest: French passenger becomes seventh confirmed case of virus linked to cruise ship
A French woman who was evacuated from the cruise ship developed symptoms on the flight to Paris and has tested positive
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Iran’s top negotiator: Accept our proposal or ‘American taxpayers will pay for it’
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Monday said the U.S. must accept its newest 14-point proposal or else American taxpayers “will pay for it.” “There is no alternative but to accep…
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US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk 'very low'
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
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PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign
Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
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Trump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
Trump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
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Inside American passengers’ journey home from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
The 18 Americans evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived at medical facilities in Omaha and Atlanta. One passenger who tested mildly positive and another showing symptoms were pl…
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U.S. Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Begin Quarantine, Including One With Positive Test
Eighteen people from a cruise ship that faced an outbreak are being monitored at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
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How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
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Venezuela’s acting president pushes back on Trump’s 51st state remarks
Venezuela is ‘not a colony, but a free country’, she added
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74-year-old woman accused of murdering her husband and then trying to hide the evidence
Detectives believe the fatal encounter followed a domestic dispute regarding ‘past events’
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President Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax
Amid a global energy crisis, President Trump says he will suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would require an act of Congress, as more Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. NBC News’ Ry…
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Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
Couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope maternity review will lead to improvements.
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Pressure mounts on British PM Starmer to quit after crushing Labour election losses
Calls for Keir Starmer to resign as British prime minister intensified Monday after heavy local and regional election defeats, with dozens of Labour MPs reportedly urging him to step aside despite …
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Which rodents carry hantavirus in Canada? Your questions answered
Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulat…
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
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Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs set to join Trump’s China trip
The president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
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