- Spanish authorities evacuate British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
- EU commissioner urges member states to open accession talks for Ukraine
- Scientists warn that Euphrates River could face severe drying by 2040
- EPP pushes for EU-US trade deal discussions, Socialist chair insists on 19 May
- Laos detains hostel owner as investigation into methanol poisoning continues
- Sanctions target Hamas amid international criticism of Israel’s settlements
- Manchester’s Gay Village Sealed Off as Hotel Evacuated Following ‘Chemical Incident’
- Turkish Airlines plane catches fire upon landing at Kathmandu airport
Metro - You’re nicked
Summary of the front page
The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
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Spanish authorities evacuate British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Spanish authorities evacuated British passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak. Following the transfer from Granadilla de Abona to Tenerife South Airport, 22 UK residents were flown to Manchester Airport and taken to Arrowe Park Hospital for assessment, where they will undergo 72-hour isolation.

EU commissioner urges member states to open accession talks for Ukraine
Marta Kos has urged EU member states to open all accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova by July, following Hungary’s recent political shift. The first cluster may launch in June, with Ukraine set to receive a €90 billion loan pending Hungary’s lifted veto.

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Scientists warn the Euphrates River could dry up by 2040 due to worsening droughts and climate change. This crisis threatens millions in Iraq, Turkey, and Syria who rely on it for water and agriculture. Urgent action is needed to address this growing concern.

EPP pushes for EU-US trade deal discussions, Socialist chair insists on 19 May
The European People’s Party (EPP) aims to expedite discussions on the EU-US trade deal, while Socialist chair Lange insists that the next negotiating round remains set for 19 May, as confirmed by sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations.

Laos detains hostel owner as investigation into methanol poisoning continues
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Sanctions target Hamas amid international criticism of Israel’s settlements
Sanctions targeting Hamas members, including asset freezes and travel bans, were announced following international criticism of Israel’s settlement expansion and violence in the occupied territories. The measures aim to address ongoing tensions in the region.
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