The Uncertain Fate of Franceâs Last Two Captive Orcas
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuaâŚ
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WHO confirms two hantavirus cases aboard cruise ship, suspects human transmission
The World Health Organization on Tuesday said it had confirmed two hantavirus cases and suspected five others among people on a cruise ship stuck off âŚ
Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon
French journalist Christophe Gleizes has dropped an appeal against his imprisonment in Algeria in the hopes of securing his release through a presidenâŚ
Starmer calls antisemitism âcrisis for all of usâ ahead of Downing Street summit â UK politics live
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is âpart of a pattern of rising antisemitismâ in the countryKeir Starmer has said that universitieâŚ
Russia launches attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amid truce talks â Europe live
âRussia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war,â Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in sharp criticism of PutinMeanwhile, over in Russia, mâŚ
Police investigate fire at former synagogue in east London
Counter-terrorism officers investigating blaze at former synagogue in Tower HamletsCounter-terrorism police are investigating a fire at a former synagâŚ
Hantavirus outbreak: Seven cases confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship
The seven cases included âthree people who had died, one who was critically ill and three with mild symptoms, the WHO said in a statement âlate on MayâŚ
'No pilgrims': Regional war hushes Iraq's worship tourism
In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of piâŚ
Middle East crisis live: âWe have not even begunâ, Iran warns US amid escalation in strait of Hormuz
Iranian speaker says ânew equation of the strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidifiedâDonald Trump sends warships to break Iranâs strait ofâŚ
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visioâŚ
Controversial report calls for cuts, mergers for French public broadcasters
A long-awaited report has come out in France proposing a major overhaul of public broadcasting, including merging channels and cutting costs. But the âŚ
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held ofâŚ
Attacks in Gulf Threaten to Reignite Conflict
U.S. warships shot down missiles and drones aimed at ships the Navy was guiding through the Strait of Hormuz, and the authorities in the United Arab EâŚ
Vodafone to take full control of UK mobile operator in ÂŁ4.3bn deal
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison agrees to sell 49% stake as it attempts to reshape its portfolioBusiness live â latest updatesVodafone is to take âŚ
Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 26
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the countryâs deadliest in recent years.
Armenia hosts historic EU summit as it charts path away from Russia
Armenia hosts its first bilateral summit with the European Union on Tuesday, a landmark diplomatic moment for the Caucasus Mountains nation that has fâŚ
War with Iran threatens to reignite as Trump launches 'Project Freedom'
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a day after âŚ
In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuelaâs immense oil wealth. But the countryâs oil âŚ
Truce under threat as Iran, US trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the âU.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the StraâŚ
âGroup is a lifesaverâ: strangers buy Wetherspoonâs meals for homeless people through app
WhatsApp group has bought tens of thousands of meals for people via Facebook pageCarl used to own pubs â several of them â and a string of hotels. TheâŚ
Remains of US airman missing since second world war laid to rest in Florida
Robert Cyr Jr, a US navy airman, had gone missing in 1944 when his seaplane crashed in the Segond channelThe remains of a US military aviator who wentâŚ
Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant inâŚ
Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came âKPop Demon Hunters.â
Ejae, the movieâs breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much morâŚ
Cabinet minister warns Labour against âdoomscrollingâ through leaders like the Tories
Steve Reed urges MPs not to move against Keir Starmer and says most people are âsick and tired of all this psychodramaâLabour should not be âdoomscrolâŚ
Dozens killed, scores injured in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory
A giant explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province in Central China has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, officials said TuesdaâŚ
NSW police urged Jewish man to drop claim he was subject to antisemitic slurs and death threats, commission told
Nir Golan told antisemitism royal commission he was told that there was not much police could do and the case would get thrown outGet our breaking newâŚ
Alan Jones claims invalid warrants, police impropriety and âwilly-nillyâ search in sex abuse investigation
Broadcasterâs lawyers say NSW police should reveal which officers accessed or downloaded material from Jonesâs phoneGet our breaking news email, free âŚ
Mideast cease-fire at risk as US, Iran wrestle for Hormuz control
The volatile Middle East cease-fire faced uncertainty Tuesday after the United States and Iran launched new attacks while vying for control of the StrâŚ
Chasing L5: WeRide CEO sees âChatGPT momentâ in driverless cars within 10 years
WeRide boss Tony Han Xu believes the first fully autonomous cars may arrive on streets by 2035, as global carmakers and tech firms accelerate the applâŚ
How Lawrence Ho is weaving dreams for the integrated resort of the future
In March, Melco unveiled its Dream Entrance art installation by contemporary artist Daniel Arsham at its flagship integrated resort, City of Dreams. TâŚ
Jefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Lewis, 47, did not appear at first hearing since being charged over death of girl, 5, who was allegedly abducted from an Alice Springs town campWarninâŚ
Michele Bullock says âwe are poorer and there is no way out of itâ after rate rise â as it happened
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