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How Public Health Officials Are Tracing People Who Came In Contact With Hantavirus Victims
Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic.
Super El Nino On The Way: Scientists Warn Of Record-Breaking Global Weather Disruption
Agencies warn a record super El Nino by late 2026 could trigger floods, droughts, shifted rains, fewer hurricanes, higher temperatures.
Trump Calls Hormuz Strikes Exchange 'Love Tap', Iran's "Lion" Warning
The skirmishes raised concerns over the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month. But Donald Trump insisted it remained intact despite new violations, which he described as a "love tap".
Google Faces New UK Lawsuit Over Online Advertising Practices
The claim filed on behalf of British advertisers is seeking up to £3 billion ($4 billion) in compensation, according to an estimate from KP Law, the firm leading the action.
French Prosecutors Seek Charges Against Elon Musk's X Over Child Abuse Content
The Paris public prosecutor's office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images and unlawfully collecting personal data.
'Misguided': US Court Rules Against Trump's 10% Global Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade ruled in favor of small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which took effect on February 24.
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe scale of the electoral challenge facing Labour has been laid bare as the party haemorrhages councillors at the local elections and Reform makes significant gains.Keir Starmer’s party went into Thursday’s local elections expected to lose up to 1,850 councillors, with senior figures describing the contest as “tough”. Continue reading...
One Nation candidate David Farley sought involvement with independent ‘Voices’ movement
Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s Farrer candidate, David Farley, sought to cooperate with the community independent “Voices” movement before the last election, including discussing preferences and suggesting a platform for a House and Senate campaign, before the group endorsed Michelle Milthorpe as their candidate.Documents seen by Guardian Australia show Farley – who is expected to win the Farrer byelection ahead of Milthorpe on Saturday – had been keen to meet with the independent Voices campaign in 2023 and 2024, including buying a ticket to their event, sharing ideas, and even discussing election preferences. Continue reading...
"Very Dynamic President": Trump Praises Meeting With Brazil's Lula At White House
US President Donald Trump said that he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs at the White House on Thursday.
Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes If Deal Not Signed "Fast"
"We'll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don't get their Deal signed, FAST!", US President Donald Trump said as the US military carried out strikes on Iranian military targets Thursday.
2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes
From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your areaLatest news updates and analysis from election night Continue reading...
US Urges Iran To Free Ailing Nobel Winner Activist Narges Mohammadi
The United States on Thursday urged Iran to free jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who is believed to have had two heart attacks in recent weeks.
