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3 Die On Atlantic Cruise Ship From Suspected Hantavirus: WHO
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.

Iran Says No Nuclear Talks, Reviewing US Response To End War
Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, denied media claims about Iran's plan of suspension of Uranium enrichment, emphasising that Iran's plan is focused exclusively on ending the war, media reported on Sunday.

New Evidence Proves White House Dinner Shooter Shot Secret Service Officer
Questions had lingered over whose weapon had struck the officer in his protective vest on the night of the April 25 gala, after at least one Secret Service agent also opened fire.

Meta Threatens To Block Facebook, Instagram In New Mexico After $375 Million Fine
A New Mexico jury has found Meta liable for endangering children and misleading consumers, resulting in a 375 million dollar fine and a legal precedent that could force the company to fundamentally redesign its platforms.

Cargo Ship Attacked By Multiple Small Vessels Near Hormuz Strait: UK Military
Iranian officials have asserted that they continue to control the strait and that ships not affiliated with the United States or Israel can pass if they pay a toll.

2 US Troops Go Missing During Joint Military Exercise In Morocco
US, Moroccan and other partner forces have launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations to find the service members

Inside Pentagon AI Deals: Why Google, SpaceX, And OpenAI Are Joining The Frontlines
The US Department of Defence has secured deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon to deploy artificial intelligence across its highly classified networks, aiming to enhance decision-making and establish an AI-first fighting force.

Cheap, Invisible, Accurate: Hezbollah's Deadly New Weapon Against Israel
Israel believes Hezbollah sources the base drones from China or Iran before attaching a grenade or similar explosive device to each one.

How A Secret Smuggling Ring Is Supplying Internet To Blacked-Out Iran
Last month, Iranian media reported that four people including two foreign nationals had been arrested for "importing satellite internet equipment"

Stripped, Chased, Assaulted: Nigerian 'Rape Festival" Causes Global Outrage
The incident reportedly took place during the Alue-Do festival, a traditional event associated with prayers and blessings, especially for fertility.

2 Dead After Explosion At House In Southern England
Police, who have declared it a major incident, said they were not treating it as a suspected terrorist incident.

'Impossible Operation Or Bad Deal': Iran Guards' 2 Options For Trump
The Guards' intelligence organisation said that US President Donald "Trump must choose between 'an impossible operation or a bad deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran'", in an online post carried by state television.

Video: Diljit Dosanjh Asks Pro-Khalistanis Waving Flag At Canada Concert To Leave
Singer Diljit Dosanjh's concerts have in the past seen pro-Khalistani flag-waving people try to disrupt the events

Lived In US For 35 Years And 6 Weeks In ICE Custody, Indian Woman Released
She was released from ICE custody on April 30 after a federal judge ordered her release.

US Carriers Offer 'Rescue Fares' To Fliers As Spirit Airlines Winds Down
Spirit Airlines has been in and out of bankruptcy since 2024, and the White House was recently considering a bailout.

Indian Ship Carrying LPG Transits Hormuz In A Rare Crossing Amid US Blockade
The Marshall Islands-flagged Sarv Shakti - laden with around 45,000 tons of LPG, commonly used as cooking fuel - appeared to move into the Gulf of Oman after sailing past Iran's Larak and Qeshm islands.

40,000 Attend Illegal Rave Party On French Military Site
The gathering comes as the French parliament is seeking to tighten legislation against unauthorised rave parties, introducing prison sentences for organisers and fines for attendees.

China Invokes First-ever "Blocking Order" Against US Sanctions: Report
The move specifically protects five major Chinese petrochemical firms recently targeted by Washington for their alleged involvement in the Iranian oil trade.

Man Shares "Humiliating" Experience Of Getting Soaked By Unidentified Liquid During Flight, Video Viral
The man said he was never told what the liquid was, only given paper towels to hold against the ceiling.


