- French authorities continue search for missing British pensioner Stephanie Thomson
- Aung San Suu Kyi’s son urges France to verify her wellbeing after house arrest
- Cruise ship MV Hondius remains stranded near Cape Verde amid hantavirus outbreak
- Portugal reports victims mostly among undocumented foreigners and vulnerable groups
- UAE ministry of defence responds to missile threats following Iranian attacks
- Egypt receives fourth shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia
- Iranian Exiles Concerned Over ‘Pro-Regime Kill Lists’ After Telegram Doxing
- US launches ‘Project Freedom’ to assist stranded vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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British pensioner Stephanie Thomson has been missing since January 29. Last seen at Camping les Vigères in Le Chalard, she vanished after a shopping trip. Extensive searches by the French Gendarmerie have yielded no results. Authorities continue their search for Mrs Thomson.
The cruise ship MV Hondius is stranded off Cape Verde due to a hantavirus outbreak, affecting around 150 onboard, including 23 British nationals. A British crew member, the ship’s doctor, is among the ill. Oceanwide Expeditions plans to evacuate patients before moving to the Canary Islands.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has accused Iran of launching a significant missile attack, including a dozen ballistic missiles and five drones. Influencer Melody Ann Thomas, despite receiving five emergency alerts, believes Dubai remains safe. She encourages staying informed for safety.
Russian families are paying for AI-generated resurrection videos of slain soldiers. These clips create lifelike scenes, often accompanied by obituaries, depicting the deceased soldiers without the wounds they suffered. Some families opt for more elaborate scenes, with prices starting at approximately 1,500 rubles.
Holocaust survivors participated in the March of the Living at Auschwitz on Holocaust Remembrance Day, honouring the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis. Revital Yakin Krakovsky highlighted a troubling surge in antisemitism, linking contemporary hate to historical atrocities, amid ongoing tensions from the Iran conflict.
A shooting at a vocational high school in Siverek, Turkey, left 16 injured as an 18-year-old gunman, recently expelled, opened fire before taking his own life. The assailant targeted students and teachers, prompting a comprehensive investigation.
Lebanon and Israel are set for historic diplomatic talks in Washington after over a month of war, featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marks their first direct dialogue since 1993, aimed at ensuring long-term security and control over Lebanon’s territory.
A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment containing 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles has been rediscovered in Cairo. This significant find, identified by Nathan Carlig of the University of Liège, offers direct access to Empedocles’ original text, enhancing the understanding of his philosophy. Explore the findings in L’Empédocle du Caire.
Scarlett Faulkner, 29, has died in Cork University Hospital after a brutal assault on March 21. The mother from Limerick succumbed to her injuries surrounded by family. Gardaí continue to investigate the attack, with two individuals charged in connection.
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