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Old Hantavirus Tweet Goes Viral: Experts Warn Against Panic, See List Of Reliable Resources
A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.
Iran War: China's Invisible Hand Is Rebalancing The Oil Market
Today, China has nearly 1.4 billion barrels in its reserves, well above the 400 million of the US and Japan's 260 million.
Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship: A Timeline Of Cases, Deaths And Spread
More than 140 passengers and crew members are still aboard the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius as it heads for Spain's Canary Islands.
Iran Can Survive US Blockade Around Strait Of Hormuz For 90-120 Days: Report
Iran still has nearly 70 per cent of its prewar missile stockpile and around 75 per cent of its mobile missile launchers.
"I Made A Mistake": Ex-US Spy Jonathan Pollard To Run For Israeli Parliament
Pollard was arrested in 1985 after passing highly classified US documents to Israel while working as a civilian analyst for the US Navy.
Musk Once Slammed Anthropic As A Threat to Civilisation. Now He Powers It
From calling them "evil" to leasing them GPUs, Musk's stunning Anthropic U-turn proves that in the AI arms race, compute is the only currency.
British Airways fares to rise in attempt to offset £1.7bn fuel cost hit
Owner IAG expects to recover 60% of additional fuel bill caused by Iran war through ‘revenue and cost management’Business news – live updatesBritish Airways fares will rise to try to recoup most of a €2bn (£1.7bn) hit in fuel costs this year, its parent group has said, adding that the Iran war will dent profits.The International Airlines Group (IAG) said its annual fuel bill was now expected to be about €9bn, up from the forecast €7.1bn, as 70% of its supply was hedged, shielding it from the full impact of soaring jet fuel prices since the start of the conflict. Continue reading...
Ex-China Defence Ministers Get Suspended Death Sentences In Corruption Cases
Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive has resulted in the removal of China's highest ranking general and military leadership.
How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.
Spanish authorities prepare for arrival of hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
‘Unprecedented operation’ under way to receive MV Hondius off Tenerife to assess and repatriate those onboardThe Spanish authorities are finalising preparations for the arrival of the MV Hondius this weekend, saying an “unprecedented operation” is under way to receive, assess and repatriate the 149 passengers and crew members onboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.The Dutch-flagged vessel, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, is due to arrive off Tenerife in the Canary Islands at around midday on Sunday. Continue reading...
First Thing: US-Iran ceasefire at risk after exchange of fire in strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular momentsDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US and Iran traded fire late on Thursday in the greatest test so far to their month-long ceasefire. Tehran accused Washington of breaching the truce by targeting two ships in the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, while the US said it had struck in retaliation.Where were negotiations up to before the strikes? There were reports the two sides could be nearing an agreement to halt the war, with a one-page memorandum shared between Washington and Tehran, via Pakistan. Here is a rundown of the ins and outs over the past week.What happened to Trump’s “Project Freedom”? The US plan to guide tankers through the strait of Hormuz was ditched just days after it was launched, apparently because Saudi Arabia refused to let the US use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation.Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.How has the redistricting affected the sway of Black voters? Each now contains a third of the city’s Black voters, which means all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts now lean Republican. Continue reading...
Are Hantavirus Tests Like Covid Tests? Doctors Explain Key Differences
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus cannot be detected using rapid antigen kits. Doctors explain why diagnosis depends on specialised blood tests, PCR analysis and clinical suspicion, especially during severe respiratory illness outbreaks.
