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- Nepal struggles to cope with devastating flash floods; hundreds missing
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Flash flooding in Nepal has left hundreds missing, including 12 British tourists, with at least 95 reported dead near the Bhote Koshi river.
Ukrainian drone strikes have resulted in at least three fatalities across Russia, with a significant fire destroying the Wildberries logistics centre in Tambov. Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov reported that approximately 100,000 square metres of the facility were engulfed in flames, injuring one individual.
Tourists in San Antonio, Ibiza, evacuated the beach as a mini-tsunami caused flooding, impacting waterfront restaurants and prompting concert cancellations.
The World Health Organization has warned of a potential increase in hantavirus cases following an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted the long incubation period and urged thorough quarantine measures for affected individuals.
Vladimir Putin appeared at a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, raising concerns over his health as his face appeared puffy and swollen. Commentators described him as a “deeply frightened, ageing dictator.” For further insights, explore the latest reports.
Vladimir Putin met his former schoolteacher, Vera Gurevich, amidst growing security fears of coup attempts. During their carefully staged dinner, Gurevich questioned Putin’s identity, prompting discussion about his possible use of body doubles. For more insights, sign up for the latest stories.
Russia is stockpiling up to 200,000 fibre-optic drones for a potential assault on NATO and the Baltic States. Reports indicate Vladimir Putin has diverted significant resources toward these next-generation drones, aiming to catch Europe off guard. Stay informed on developments.
Gang violence in Port-au-Prince has displaced hundreds, prompting Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations at local hospitals due to safety concerns. Approximately 800 residents sought refuge in the organisation’s facility before the halt, worsening the medical crisis amid ongoing fighting in the capital.
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.
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