Florent Montaclair, a professor of language science, faces criminal charges including forgery and fraud as a Montbéliard investigation scrutinises his alleged fabricated academic credentials. His fictitious organisation, claiming prestigious awards, has been exposed, leading to his expulsion from Marie & Louis Pasteur University.

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Two British nationals from the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, are advised to self-isolate after returning to the UK this morning. They are currently symptom-free but are being monitored closely.

A teenage tourist, Liu, tragically died after a cliff swing accident at Maliuyan Adventure Park in Huaying, Sichuan Province. Following the incident, local authorities have closed the park for rectification and initiated an investigation into the responsible institutions and personnel.

EU negotiators are under pressure as they enter critical trade talks with the US, amidst heightened tariff threats from President Donald Trump. German MEP Bernd Lange and the Cypriot EU presidency strive to finalise a summer deal, yet internal divisions complicate the process, raising uncertainties for European businesses.

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.

Catalan Minister Jaume Duch praised Madrid’s diplomatic stance, asserting Spain’s early criticism of US actions, particularly regarding Iran, demonstrates its leadership within Europe. Duch emphasised the necessity for closer ties between regional governments and EU institutions to address local challenges more effectively, supporting greater autonomy for Catalonia.

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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.

Trade tensions between China and the European Union are escalating, as Beijing urges EU states to reconsider the “Made in Europe” legislation. This proposal aims to restrict foreign access to EU public procurement, drawing sharp criticism from China, which threatens countermeasures if deemed discriminatory.