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Tories accuse Starmer of ā€˜undemocratic hit job’ after report the UK could pay Ā£1bn to access EU single market – UK politics live

Tories accuse Starmer of ā€˜undemocratic hit job’ after report the UK could pay Ā£1bn to access EU single market – UK politics live

The prime minister is also attempting to join the EU’s €90bn loan for Ukraine, which the Conservatives welcomedA Reform UK proposal to prioritise plac…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five o…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will attack US forces if they enter strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ā€˜guide’ stranded ships

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will attack US forces if they enter strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ā€˜guide’ stranded ships

Iranian military says it will ā€˜respond harshly’ to any threat after Trump warns that interference with US operation in Hormuz will be ā€˜dealt with forc…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed

What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed

Evidence shared at hearings show how disabled alarms, flammable materials and ignored warnings contributed to the deaths of 168 people in the complex.

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war

Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war

Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran's retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail: Morgan Stanley

Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail: Morgan Stanley

Hong Kong’s property market is poised for a broad-based recovery as a strong upturn in the residential segment spills over to the struggling office an…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
French teen prodigy Paul Seixas to make Tour de France debut this year

French teen prodigy Paul Seixas to make Tour de France debut this year

Cycling prodigy ⁠Paul Seixas said Monday he will ride the Tour de France for the first timeĀ this July, fuelling hopes that France’s decades-long wait …

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait ​of Hormuz as a "humanitar…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Europe, Canada leaders hold Yerevan talks in Trump's shadow

Europe, Canada leaders hold Yerevan talks in Trump's shadow

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia Monday as they seek to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting

Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting

An inquiry into a shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival near Australia's Bondi Beach heard Monday that Sydney's Jewish community feare…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ā€˜KPop Demon Hunters.’

Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ā€˜KPop Demon Hunters.’

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much mor…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Asia View: Taiwan’s President reaches Eswatini after China-linked travel hurdles

Asia View: Taiwan’s President reaches Eswatini after China-linked travel hurdles

In our Asia View segment, FRANCE 24 correspondent Yena Lee takes a look at the latest stories behind the headlines from China and beyond. This week, T…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Inside The Old Skydiving Plane Hunting Drones in Ukraine

Inside The Old Skydiving Plane Hunting Drones in Ukraine

As Russian drones overwhelm Ukraine’s vast air defenses, civilian volunteers are stepping in to take them down. The New York Times takes flight with a…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Should kitesurf be banned? French mayor wants to ban sport to keep sea swimmers safe

Should kitesurf be banned? French mayor wants to ban sport to keep sea swimmers safe

Should kitesurfing be banned for the sake of keeping sea swimmers safe? That is certainly what one mayor in France wants. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, se…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
ā€˜Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds

ā€˜Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds

Louisiana’s cultural hotspot could be surrounded by Gulf of Mexico before end of this century, authors sayThe process of relocating people from New Or…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
The ā€˜Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

The ā€˜Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implic…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United ​States …

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Europeans got Trump message after Germany drawdown: NATO

Europeans got Trump message after Germany drawdown: NATO

Europeans have heard U.S. President Donald Trump’s frustration over the Iran war and are 'stepping up,' NATO chief Mark Rutte said Monday, after Washi…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  Daily Sabah (World)
'Project freedom': Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

'Project freedom': Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to ā€œguideā€ stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, givin…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Defence in focus at European Political Community Summit in Yerevan

Defence in focus at European Political Community Summit in Yerevan

The leaders of almost 50 countries – including the European Union's 27 nations and partners – gathered to discuss economic and energy security at the …

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Three people have died and three are ill after aNetherlands-based cruise ​ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-borne virus tha…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Lebanon's food security crisis and displacement 'going to have a lasting effect'

Lebanon's food security crisis and displacement 'going to have a lasting effect'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Anne Valand, World Food Programme Lebanon Deputy Country Director. Ms.Valand describes a deepening crisis across mu…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
GameStop makes $56 billion bid to take over eBay in hopes of building Amazon rival

GameStop makes $56 billion bid to take over eBay in hopes of building Amazon rival

Video game retail company and meme stock champion GameStop has made an offer to take over bidding website eBay for $56 billion. If successful, GameSto…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Iran threatens to attack U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz after Trump launches mission to guide ships

Iran threatens to attack U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz after Trump launches mission to guide ships

Iran warned the United States on Monday not to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz as the American military launches a new effort to ā€œguideā€ strand…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NBC News World
Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament

Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament

Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturersGet our bre…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
8,000 bodies still buried under Gaza rubble, with below 1% cleared

8,000 bodies still buried under Gaza rubble, with below 1% cleared

More than 8,000 Palestinian bodies are believed to remain buried under rubble in the Gaza Strip, where less than 1% of debris has been cleared after I…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  Daily Sabah (World)
After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors …

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool

Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains across the Asia-Pacific r…

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Pakistan Says It Helped Transfer Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized

Pakistan Says It Helped Transfer Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized

Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ā€˜confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, …

May 4, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World

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