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A Dutch couple, aged 69, died from hantavirus after birdwatching in Ushuaia, Argentina, before boarding the MV Hondius. Authorities believe they were exposed to rodents at a landfill site. WHO is tracing other passengers; further investigations into the outbreak are ongoing.
Donald Trump has paused a military operation, as optimism rises for a peace deal with Iran. The potential agreement could see Iran halt uranium enrichment, offering hope for the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Flight cancellations are on the rise; further updates are expected.
A German court ruled a holidaymaker is entitled to £850 after losing sunbed battles at a hotel in Kos. The family struggled daily to find loungers, despite a hotel ban on towel reservations. The next step for those facing similar issues is to check travel package guarantees.
Singer Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, has been cleared of all charges after he was accused of assaulting a cameraman in Australia.
Baltimore: A bridge in the US city of Baltimore has completely collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship.
Brigitte García, Ecuador’s youngest mayor, has been shot dead. The 27-year-old, along with her press officer, was discovered deceased in a car on Sunday in the town of San Vicente, where she had triumphed in the mayoral election just last year.
Russian state media is squarely pointing fingers at Ukraine and Western powers for the deadly assault on the Crocus Hall, mirroring narratives propagated by the Kremlin while ignoring Ukraine’s denial of involvement.
Israel has opted to cancel a scheduled meeting in Washington following the United States’ decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza.
Japan’s cabinet has given its nod for the export of newly developed fighter jets, a joint endeavour with the UK and Italy, signalling a departure from its longstanding pacifist stance.
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