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Teresa Jack, a Connecticut woman, is preparing a class action lawsuit against passengers on the MV Hondius for not self-isolating after a hantavirus outbreak. Three deaths have been reported. Supporters have pledged $1 million for the legal fund. Next steps include consultations with authorities.

Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands, emphasised the need for collaboration following a Spanish court ruling forcing the MV Hondius to dock near Tenerife. He urged responsible action to ensure smooth operations for passengers before they continue their journey.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has suspended a law that could have significantly reduced former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence related to a coup plot. This suspension remains in effect until the Court reviews appeals concerning the law’s constitutionality.

Naveed Akram, the prime suspect in the devastating Bondi Beach massacre that resulted in 16 fatalities, is currently detained in Goulburn prison. He awaits trial while reportedly corresponding with a female inmate. Updates on the case will follow as it progresses.

Niger has suspended nine French media outlets, including France 24 and AFP, citing threats to public order and national unity. The immediate ban affects all broadcasting platforms and comes ahead of a significant France-Africa summit, with anti-French sentiment escalating amid ongoing military rule in the region.

Over 100 passengers have contracted norovirus on the Caribbean Princess. The outbreak, affecting 102 passengers and 13 crew, has prompted increased sanitation measures as the ship heads to Puerto Plata. Authorities have been informed, and extensive cleaning will occur upon arrival in Port Canaveral on May 11.

Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands, urges collaboration following the Spanish court’s decision allowing MV Hondius to dock near Tenerife. He emphasised the need for responsible action to minimise passenger time on the islands. The focus now shifts to ensuring smooth operations.

DOWNSIZED PARADE
Russia holds a scaled-back Victory Day parade this morning, marking a major shift amid ongoing military tensions.
The event follows a temporary ceasefire agreement.

Two vials of hantavirus went missing from an Australian lab in 2024, now linked to a recent outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Investigations reveal they might have been destroyed during transfer. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the ongoing situation.

Three people have died from a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean. Former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, who contracted the virus in 2012, shared his harrowing experience. The ship is now en route to the Canary Islands for further assistance.