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WHO chief arrives in Spain ahead of passenger disembarkation from hantavirus cruise ship
GENEVA, May 9 — The head of the World Health Organisation arrived in Spain today where he will join senior government officials in Tenerife to oversee the safe disembarkation of […]
Starmer names Gordon Brown as adviser in bid to reset leadership after UK election losses
LONDON, May 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance today, turning to a man credited with shoring […]
One of Cuba’s most prolific spies: US moves to strip citizenship of ex‑diplomat convicted as intelligence agent
ISTANBUL, May 9 — US federal prosecutors are seeking to revoke the American citizenship of imprisoned former US Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, claiming he obtained it under false pretences while […]
UK PM Starmer pledges to heed voters after Labour drubbing in local polls
LONDON, May 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised today he would “listen to voters” after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections. […]
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of underage girl
COLOMBO, May 9 — Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk today for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy […]
Three hikers killed in Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, including two Singaporeans
NORTH HALMAHERA, May 9 — Three hikers—two Singaporeans and a local—died in an eruption yesterday of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said. The […]
Two found dead in Japan in likely bear attacks amid rising fatalities this year
TOKYO, May 9 — Two people were found dead in northeastern Japan in likely bear attacks earlier this week, which, if confirmed, would bring this year’s fatalities from such […]
Mexico to end school year early over heatwave and World Cup hosting backlash
MEXICO CITY, May 9 — Mexican authorities yesterday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, […]
WHO confirms six hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, three deaths reported
GENEVA, May 9 — There are six confirmed cases of hantavirus so far out of eight suspected ones following an outbreak on a cruise ship, the World Health […]
Danish coalition talks fail as king appoints new negotiator after inconclusive election
COPENHAGEN, May 8 — Talks to form a government in Denmark after inconclusive elections in March failed yesterday and the king appointed a new negotiator to replace Prime Minister […]