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A timeline of the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

A timeline of the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

An outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over weeks on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean
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European equities fall as fragile Mideast ceasefire dents risk sentiment

European equities fall as fragile Mideast ceasefire dents risk sentiment

By Twesha Dikshit May 12 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Tuesday as fading hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed oil prices higher and kept investors on edge. U.S.
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Cannes Film Festival 2026: Record Attendance with 40,000 Industry Professionals

Cannes Film Festival 2026: Record Attendance with 40,000 Industry Professionals

Cannes Film Festival 2026: Record Attendance with 40,000 Industry Professionals
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President Macron Defends West Africa's Role Amid Sahel Political Changes at Summit

President Macron Defends West Africa's Role Amid Sahel Political Changes at Summit

During the 'Africa Forward' Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed concerns about West Africa's representation in international diplomacy, particularly in light of recent political changes in the Sahel region. Macron emphasized that despite the exclusion of three Sahel states due to military takeovers, West Africa remains central to French diplomatic engagement. He highlighted the participation of leaders from countries like Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gabon, asserting that civil society voices from the excluded countries are still part of the dialogue. Macron reiterated France's commitment to the people of West Africa, despite political disagreements with ruling authorities.
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Retiree Couple Moves to Thailand Care Facility for Future Security

Retiree Couple Moves to Thailand Care Facility for Future Security

Retiree Couple Moves to Thailand Care Facility for Future Security
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Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary Islands

Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary Islands

Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands
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Plane carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship leaves Tenerife for Madrid

Plane carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship leaves Tenerife for Madrid

The first plane carrying passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship departed from Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands
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Evacuations begin for passengers on MV Hondius cruise ship off Tenerife hit by hantavirus

Evacuations begin for passengers on MV Hondius cruise ship off Tenerife hit by hantavirus

The first passengers to be evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored near Spain’s Canary Islands arrived Sunday afternoon in Madrid
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European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

By Twesha Dikshit May 11 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday, as stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations pushed oil prices higher and weighed on risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 611.68 points, as of 0805 GMT.
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One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Sunday that one of the 17 Americans being repatriated from a hantavirus-struck luxury cruise ship has tested mildly positive for the Andes strain of the virus while a second has mild symptoms.
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European Hesitation on Iran Sanctions Raises Concerns Amid Strategic Vulnerability

European Hesitation on Iran Sanctions Raises Concerns Amid Strategic Vulnerability

The European Union is facing criticism for its hesitant approach towards imposing sanctions on Iran, despite the country's current strategic vulnerability. The article highlights the need for Europe to take decisive action against Iran's regime, which has been involved in exporting terror and repressing its citizens. The EU has been urged to designate Hezbollah entirely as a terrorist organization and to enforce sanctions against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The article argues that Europe has a significant stake in the situation due to the threat to global energy flows and the safety of European citizens, particularly in light of Iran's military cooperation with Russia. The recent deaths of French service members in Lebanon underscore the risks posed by Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran.
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France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya

France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya

France is pitching what it says is a new model of partnership with African countries at a summit that begins Monday in Kenya as it completes a military withdrawal from West African countries that has been widely seen as marking declining influence on the continent