- Argentina investigates hantavirus outbreak following couple’s death on cruise
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- US pauses military operation as possible peace deal emerges with Iran
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- German court rules in favour of tourist over sunbed reservation issues
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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.
The EU will launch an investigation into three of the biggest tech firms in the world over uncompetitive practices – Meta, Apple and Alphabet (which owns Google).
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has said that Israel had definitively barred it from delivering aid to northern Gaza, where the threat of famine is highest.
Ukraine claims to have targeted two landing ships, a communications centre, and other infrastructure utilised by Russia’s Black Sea fleet near annexed Crimea. The Ukrainian general staff announced the destruction of the Yamal and Azov ships.
The UK government is set to link cyber-attacks – in which personal details of millions of voters were accessed – to China. The attacks on the Electoral Commission took place in August 2021 but were only revealed last year.
Four men have been charged in Russia for the deadly Moscow concert attack, where 137 people were killed. Three men were marched into a Moscow court while the fourth was in a wheelchair. All were charged with committing an act of terrorism.
Oliver Bearman could race at Australian Grand Prix if Carlos in fit!
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