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Sant Joan university hospital, where a woman with symptoms consistent with a hantavirus infection is being treated, is seen in Alicante, Spain, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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

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.

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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
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.

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’.

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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.

Elon Musk. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

Police prosecutor Thomas Blom. Photo: NTB Scanpix via AP
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.

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The cruise ship MV Hondius leaves the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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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.

Russian service members in Moscow ahead of Saturday's parade. Photo: Reuters
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.

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
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.

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.

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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.

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The MV Hondius anchored off Cabo Verde. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset

The foreign intelligence service would start operations in January 2027.

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) at a press conference with Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm in 2024. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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.

Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, whose films from ‘Nomadland’ to ‘Hamnet’ have become awards-season favourites. Photo: AFP
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