Spain Reports New Hantavirus Case in Passenger Evacuated From Cruise Ship as Outbreak Grows to 11
Spanish health authorities confirmed a new hantavirus infection in a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship, raising the total number of reported cases linked to the outbreak to 11 as officials intensify monitoring and containment efforts.
Israel says it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through reopened border crossing
Israel announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza Strip for Egypt — marking the first major opportunity for civilians to exit the enclave since access was cut off. Acceptance will require both Israeli and Egyptian security approval, and only exit (not return) appears permitted for now.
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi is gaining popularity more for her sharp style and her motto “work, work, work” than her politics — inspiring many young women who admire her fashion and relentless work ethic
Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court killed 159 people. Authorities arrested six individuals for allegedly disabling fire alarms — a failure blamed for the huge loss of life
Yemen’s Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack
The Houthis in Yemen freed a group of mariners who had been detained since a ship attack in July — ending months of captivity for those sailors.
What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014 with 239 aboard — sparking one of aviation’s biggest mysteries. As efforts to resume the search unfold, investigators hope new data or technology could finally uncover what happened to the missing aircraft.
Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war ‘useful’ but also ‘difficult work’
Vladimir Putin said recent talks with the United States on ending the war in Ukraine were “useful,” but admitted they remain “difficult work,” underscoring deep divisions even amid diplomatic engagement.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
The United Kingdom and Norway have announced they will carry out joint naval patrols aimed at safeguarding undersea internet and communications cables — and hunting Russian submarines — to strengthen security of critical infrastructure.
China’s Xi and France’s Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
China’s Xi Jinping and France’s Emmanuel Macron pledged to boost cooperation on global crises and trade, signalling stronger China-Europe ties amid global instability.