Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow. ...
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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO saysHantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died. ...
Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out warBowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war
The US and Iran’s determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy. ...
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 peopleExplosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. ...
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreakSecond hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died. ...
Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UKPoverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain. ...
Beyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year’s Met GalaBeyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year’s Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is “Costume Art”, exploring fashion as an embodied art form. ...
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming revealsDangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC. ...
Starmer to say antisemitism ‘a crisis for all of us’ at Downing Street summitStarmer to say antisemitism ‘a crisis for all of us’ at Downing Street summit
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday. ...
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facilityUS strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection. ...