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Hantavirus outbreak prompts urgent evacuation from cruise ship MV Hondius

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Two crew members from the MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, are set for urgent evacuation to the Netherlands, as the ship prepares to continue its journey to the Canary Islands amidst growing health concerns.

Engineer and game developer named as suspect in Trump gala shooting

AFP|Published

A 31-year-old mechanical engineer from California, has been identified as the suspect in the chaotic shooting at a gala attended by President Trump.

Watch VideoTrump orders US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks

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President Donald Trump has ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions, escalating tensions ...

Ceasefire reached: US and Iran both assert 'victory' in conflict

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In a significant development, the US and Iran agree to a ceasefire, with both nations asserting victory.

Iran intensifies military actions following Trump's warning on the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has intensified its military actions across the Middle East, threatening severe retaliation in response to Donald Trump's provocative warning regarding the ...

What we know about the new Gaza deal

AFP|Updated

Qatar, which helped broker the deal along with Egypt, the United States and Turkey, said the deal was the "first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which will ...

Yemen's Houthi Prime Minister and officials killed in Israeli airstrike

AFP|Updated

Yemen's Houthi Prime Minister, Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi, and several officials were killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this week, as announced by the Iran-backed ...

Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal for Gaza as public pressure mounts on Netanyahu. What you need to know

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, potentially releasing hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in targeted Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Five Al Jazeera journalists have tragically lost their lives in a targeted Israeli airstrike, raising urgent concerns about press freedom in conflict zones. This ...

'Very insufficient' aid entering Gaza, Germany says, as two million face starvation

AFP|Updated

Despite a slight improvement, the German government warns that aid entering Gaza is still 'very insufficient', as over two million Palestinians face starvation. ...

Watch Video‘It’s our death sentence’: SA couple pleads to stay in Australia amid safety fears

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

A South African couple face a long wait in Australia as their asylum plea, citing a 'death sentence' if deported, ignites fierce debate about racial violence and ...

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71 - WWE

AFP|Updated

Hulk Hogan, the legendary face of professional wrestling in the 1980s, has passed away at 71, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the sport and entertained ...

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with toxic mushrooms

AFP|Published

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder in a case that has gripped the world.

'My wife slipped away’: Ferry survivor shares tragedy as 6 die, 30 missing near Bali

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A ferry sank between Java and Bali in rough seas, leaving 6 dead and 30 missing. Survivors described the chaos, with one man saying, “My wife slipped away. ” Search ...

What do we know about the latest push for a Gaza truce?

AFP|Updated

US President Donald Trump urges Hamas to consider a 60-day truce in Gaza, but what are the obstacles standing in the way of peace?

Jimmy Swaggart, America’s longest-running televangelist, dies at 90

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Jimmy Swaggart, a pivotal figure in American televangelism, has died at 90, leaving behind a legacy of faith, music, and controversy. His family shared the news ...

Israeli forces kill 48 in Gaza as ceasefire calls intensify

AFP|Updated

Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 48 people in Gaza, including 21 at a crowded seafront area, as international calls for a ceasefire grow amid a worsening ...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs used 'power, violence and fear', says prosecutor

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As Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces serious allegations in a high-profile trial, prosecutors unveil a chilling narrative of 'power, violence, and fear' that kept his criminal ...

'They don't know what the f**k they're doing': Donald Trump on Iran-Israel ceasefire

AFP|Updated

An angry Donald Trump berated Iran and Israel on Tuesday for violating a ceasefire deal, adding that he was "really unhappy" with Israel in particular.

Iraq warns of 'broader' confrontation as Qatar hints at retaliation over Iran attack

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Iraq's foreign ministry has issued a stark warning of escalating tensions in the region following Iran's missile attack on a US base in Qatar, raising fears of a ...