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UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island
The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island.
Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise
Rising fuel costs in Yemen force drivers to raise fares, as passengers struggle with worsening financial burdens.
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
Nigel Farage's populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ
The CPJ says the 'lack of concrete progress' in the FBI investigation represents a failure by the US government.
US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.
Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made
The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.