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A flight instructor in Argentina, Leandro Bertazzo, jumped to his death during a training flight, prompting an investigation into the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.

During a training flight in Argentina, pilot Leandro Bertazzo is reported to have jumped from a Cessna C-150, prompting his student to land the aircraft safely alone.

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup 2026, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with 17 goals. The win secured Argentina’s progression to the knockout rounds, following a penalty miss and a late injury-time goal.

MV Hondius resumes operations following a deep clean after a hantavirus outbreak infected 13 and resulted in three deaths, now offering Arctic cruises.

Israel and Argentina have announced a direct flight from Tel Aviv to Buenos Aires, commencing in November. This twice-weekly service aims to strengthen ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Javier Milei, reflecting Israel’s strategic interests in Latin America amidst regional shifts.

French authorities have confined 1,700 individuals aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship in Bordeaux following a suspected norovirus outbreak, which has left dozens ill and one British passenger deceased. Enhanced sanitation measures are in place; the ship will be monitored closely.

Spain has confirmed 11 hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. A critically ill French woman is receiving treatment at Bichat Hospital, while authorities scramble to trace exposed individuals. Further developments are expected.

A British tourist has been quarantined in Milan after exposure to hantavirus through a flight with Mirjam Schilperoord, whose husband was patient zero. Both were taken to Sacco Hospital and must remain isolated until June 6. The situation continues to evolve.

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.

Argentina has reported a surge in hantavirus cases, with 101 infections recorded since last June. The outbreak has intensified aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with health officials meeting the vessel in Granadilla to repatriate affected British passengers.