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Hantavirus
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
The latest patient had briefly sat on a plane behind a Dutch woman who contracted the disease on the MV Hondius.
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Spain
Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries
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Britain
UK PM Starmer won’t ‘walk away’ after local election drubbing
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China-EU relations
Tall story? Sophie la Girafe, France’s national toy, revealed to be Chinese-made
The maker of Sophie la Girafe reportedly ran a ‘fake’ factory in France for years, while secretly producing the iconic toy in China.
8 May 2026 - 4:01PM
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Sophie la Girafe, the national toy of France, is actually manufactured in China, according to an investigation by a French media outlet. Photo: Sophie la Girafe
Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow war parade
Russia has threatened a massive strike on the heart of Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the Victory Day parade on Saturday.
8 May 2026 - 4:26PM
European Union
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he gave EU chief Ursula von der Leyen ‘until our Country’s 250th Birthday’ or tariffs would jump to ‘much higher levels’.
8 May 2026 - 5:19AM
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X (formerly Twitter)
French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
Move follows tech billionaire’s failure to attend an April summons over possible abuses on his social media network X.
8 May 2026 - 11:13AM
Elon Musk. Photo: AFP
Nordic nations
Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition
Jens-Frederik Nielsen responds to report of a ‘mysterious American’ offering a Nuuk taxi driver US$200,000 to sign.
8 May 2026 - 10:50AM
Britain
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near former prince Andrew’s home
Masked suspect allegedly confronted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a walk, forcing him to flee with his private security.
8 May 2026 - 11:01AM
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Nordic nations
Norwegian police arrest Chinese citizen on spying allegations
Authorities allege the woman had a suspected role in spying on Norwegian satellite data.
8 May 2026 - 11:57AM
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO says cruise ship hantavirus outbreak ‘not the start of a pandemic’
The rare disease that hit the MV Hondius is usually spread from infected rodents, typically through urine, droppings and saliva.
8 May 2026 - 1:12AM
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The cruise ship MV Hondius leaves the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Italy
Rubio meets Pope Leo at Vatican to defuse tensions with Trump
The meeting comes amid the US president’s repeated attacks on the pontiff over the Iran war and nuclear weapons.
7 May 2026 - 10:04PM
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Disease
Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Cruise operator says 29 passengers left the MV Hondius in St Helena on April 24, after the first death.
7 May 2026 - 9:56PM
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Ukraine war
Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
Moscow says it will respond to any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt Saturday’s commemorations.
7 May 2026 - 7:16PM
France
France’s ex-president Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
Last year he became modern France’s first president to go to jail, in a case related to alleged Libyan funding in his 2007 election campaign.
7 May 2026 - 4:45AM
France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the courtroom on Wednesday during a break at his appeal trial over charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election. Photo: AFP
Religion
Pope to inaugurate Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia in June trip to Spain
He will also visit a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands.
6 May 2026 - 11:02PM
China-EU relations
EU plan to rip out Chinese hardware will cost massive US$430 billion: report
Brussels’ proposed new Cybersecurity Act would require vast amounts of Chinese equipment to be ripped out and replaced in a slew of industries.
6 May 2026 - 5:04PM
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Disease
Spain opens port to virus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed
Madrid steps in to help the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship at the centre of an international health scare.
6 May 2026 - 8:54PM
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The MV Hondius anchored off Cabo Verde. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles
From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets
BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers.
6 May 2026 - 11:39AM
Ukraine war
Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires
Zelensky slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes shatter ceasefire hopes and underscore war’s deepening impasse.
6 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Italy
Italy PM Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos of her circulate
The prime minister posted an example of a fake image appearing to show her sitting on her bed in her underwear.
6 May 2026 - 1:03PM
Ukraine war
Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset
The foreign intelligence service would start operations in January 2027.
5 May 2026 - 5:43PM
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) at a press conference with Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm in 2024. Photo: AFP
European Union
UK eyes joining EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine
Discussions at a summit in Armenia are a further sign of deepening European defence ties under rising US pressure.
5 May 2026 - 12:11PM
Ukraine war
Putin and Zelensky announce rival ceasefires ahead of Russia’s Victory Day
Moscow threatens ‘massive’ strike on Kyiv if May 9 parade is disrupted, as Ukraine plans own truce starting Tuesday night.
5 May 2026 - 4:03PM
Cannes Film Festival
Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard and Demi Moore among Cannes jurors
Organisers unveil the nine-member jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival beginning May 12.
5 May 2026 - 11:34AM
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