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Hantavirus Update: Trump Says His Administration Is "Closely Monitoring" Cases
The WHO has issued notifications to 12 countries whose citizens disembarked at Saint Helena, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore, among others.
US-Iran War News LIVE Updates: Trump Expects Iran Reply 'Tonight' On Latest US Proposal
US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: A US admiral said US forces sank six small Iranian ships. Iran denied any had been sunk and earlier fired warning shots at US warships
Indian Crew Member Killed In 'Unfortunate' Maritime Incident
The Indian Consulate in Dubai said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
Chinese Boy Solves 3x3x3 Cube In Seconds, Sets New World Record
Xuanyi Geng's latest feat underlines relentless precision, consistency and the rapidly evolving future of competitive speedcubing.
Satellite Images Show Oil Slick Off Iran's Kharg Island: Report
According to the satellite images, a massive oil slick is spreading near Iran's Kharg Island--a largest oil terminal, oil pipelines, storage tanks of Islamic Republic.
Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds
Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyedFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe majority of Labour members say they do not believe Keir Starmer can turn around the party’s fortunes, while 45% say the prime minister should step down.The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was the first preference for 42% of members, who were asked to rank their preferred successor. Continue reading...
Google Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit For $50 Million
The suit claimed the company steered them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjected them to a hostile work environment if they speak out.
Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Virginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for RepublicansSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Rome, to mend strained relations with Italian leaders and the Vatican after Donald Trump chided Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the war in Iran.Rubio told reporters in Rome that the US should get a response on Friday from Iran to its proposal to end the war. Continue reading...
Trump already 'bored' with his own war and wants out: report
Trump is reportedly losing patience with his own war that he started in Iran and wants it to end as soon as possible, according to a new report. According to a Friday article by The Atlantic, an outside advisor to Trump said that the president is "bored" with the war. "Others believe he is frustrated at Iran's intransigence," the Atlantic reported. "Trump is reluctant to resume hostilities," aides and advisors told The Atlantic. One advisor told The Atlantic that Trump would like "to tamp down any military action ahead of his trip to Beijing next week." According to The Atlantic, Trump is going to have to wait longer than that to get out of his mess in Iran because "a number of experts have forecast that Iran can withstand pressure from the blockade for months, not weeks." The Atlantic article mentioned a U.S. intelligence assessment for policymakers that suggested "Iran could make it at least three of four more months" with the Strait of Hormuz closed. Trump has already tried to declare a win in Iran, but he's also struggled to uphold ceasefires or the short-lived attempt to escort ships through the backed-up Strait of Hormuz. Advisors and aides told The Atlantic that Trump "is convinced that he can sell any sort of agreement as a win," but as of Friday, "Washington is still waiting for Iran to respond to the latest offering." Part of the problem for Trump is "the U.S. has largely exhausted its list of significant military targets," advisors said to The Atlantic, which added that "to continue to escalate, which is Trump's signature move, he'd have to threaten civilian targets." On top of that, "American officials privately admit that, with Iran's leadership fractured, they're not sure with whom they are negotiating," according to The Atlantic. A pair of outside advisors told The Atlantic that Trump sold the Iran war as "another Venezuela" that would wrap up quickly.
Trump's deal making with Xi next week may determine Hong Kong jailed activist Jimmy Lai's fate
As Donald Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approaches, the family of Hong Kong's jailed activist Jimmy Lai is hopeful that the U.S. President could help free their father
Moscow is set to mark Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
Security is tight in Moscow as President Vladimir Putin prepares to speak at a Red Square parade on Saturday, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics
The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era



