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Britain
Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital
There are around 24 British passengers and crew, as well as two people from Ireland, on board the MV Hondius.
10 minutes ago
Artificial intelligence
Why foreign buyers are returning after China’s Huaqiangbei makeover
9 May 2026 - 3:00PM
Art
5 exhibitions across the globe celebrating women who shaped art and culture
9 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Hantavirus
‘Not another Covid’ says WHO, as new suspected hantavirus cases found
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO chief, is in charge of MV Hondius’ evacuation; latest patient sat on plane near woman infected during cruise.
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Mainland China
Chinese health authority says no need to worry about latest hantavirus outbreak
CDC says the strain behind the current outbreak, which emerged on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina, has no natural hosts in the country.
8 May 2026 - 8:47PM
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Spain
Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife on Sunday.
8 May 2026 - 11:25PM
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Singapore
Asia faces low hantavirus risk as Singapore isolates 2 from cruise over cases
Eight hantavirus cases linked to the cruise have been reported so far, including three deaths, the WHO says.
8 May 2026 - 6:58PM
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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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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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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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Disease
Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on cruise, but risk low: WHO
The MV Hondius will be sailing to Spain’s Canary Islands, where the 150 people on board will be examined, cared for and sent home.
6 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Disease
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship leaves 3 dead
The WHO is investigating a cluster of cases aboard the MV Hondius, a polar cruise ship now positioned off Cabo Verde.
8 May 2026 - 7:32PM
Malaysia
‘Moral harm’: Malaysia’s culture war brigade tries to hose down water festival
Kuala Lumpur’s Rain Rave Water Music Festival faces backlash from critics who argue that such vulgar imports hurt conservative values.
1 May 2026 - 4:10PM
Semiconductors
Wingtech faces delisting risk after audit failure in wake of Nexperia saga
Wingtech says it is working to restore its internal system and gain full access to Nexperia China’s data to solve the audit issues.
30 Apr 2026 - 6:43PM
US-China trade war
Chips, oil and Iran: why US is raising pressure on China before Xi-Trump talks
Washington’s latest moves target semiconductor access and small Chinese oil refineries, though analysts expect Beijing to remain resilient.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord
Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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Nato
Nato considers end to annual summits to shield alliance from Trump
Nato summits have seen scenes of tension with the US president, and some members want fewer of them, possibly none in 2028.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:51PM
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US-China tech war
Tech war: US Congress rolls out ‘largest’ export control upgrade against China
US lawmakers push export controls to limit China’s tech access in a bid to protect the US semiconductor industry.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:53AM
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China technology
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Is China just an emerging electro-state or an electro-civilisation state?
Like every advancing society in the past, it sees the future by seizing new energy sources and their associated technologies.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:42PM
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Luxury Hotels
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Rosewood Amsterdam blends luxury and heritage in the heart of the city
The historic building dates back more than 300 years, and has been restored to its former glory by the Hong Kong-based hotel group.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
US-China tech war
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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France
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
West, 48, has been heavily criticised for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:25PM
The Philippines
Sara Duterte faces impeachment, but leads Philippine presidential survey. Why?
New polling shows the vice-president with a clear lead, even as impeachment proceedings against her are ongoing.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:27PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong halts oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link
Centre for Food Safety orders import suspension of Josephine brand oysters after cases of suspected food poisoning in Netherlands.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
Semiconductors
Proposed US chip curbs on China risk deeper supply chain disruption
New US bill pressures Japan and the Netherlands to align on China chip curbs, with potential fallout for global supply chains.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
Indonesia
Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?
The cases allegedly involving foreign suspects have spurred concerns that gang disputes have moved from other countries to the island.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
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France
France suspects link to pro-Iranian group HAYI in foiled Paris bomb plot
The group had posted a video on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in Europe, naming Bank of America’s Paris headquarters.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:12AM
Indonesia
Indonesia to deport Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain
Steven Lyons is wanted in Spain and Britain in connection with organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:33PM
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