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A third person has died from malaria in a cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, following two recent infections in the Schwanheim district. German officials reported that the parasites likely arrived via a mosquito onboard aircraft. Authorities have alerted local doctors to be vigilant for malaria symptoms among patients.

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The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games face significant accommodation issues as Japan opted not to build an athletes’ village. With over 17,000 participants, alternatives like a cruise ship and temporary cabins have drawn criticism from officials, particularly over inadequate sleeping arrangements for taller athletes.

Votes are currently being counted following yesterday’s general election in Pakistan, which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone and internet services and violent unrest. Many analysts consider this to be among Pakistan’s least credible elections, and the release of results has been notably sluggish compared to previous votes.

Former President Donald Trump has secured a decisive victory in the Nevada Republican caucus, winning by a significant margin. The only other contender listed on the ballot was Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman.

As a result of this win, Trump is set to claim all 26 delegates from Nevada, as per the party’s system for selecting its presidential nominee. Initial tallies reported by CNN indicated that the former president garnered over 98% of the total votes.

The US has cautioned Israel against launching a military offensive into Gaza’s southern city of Rafah without adequate planning, labelling such an action a “disaster.” 

The White House emphasised that it would not support any significant operations in Rafah without properly considering the refugees.

These remarks follow Israel’s announcement that its military had been instructed to prepare for potential operations in Rafah.

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