Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organisation says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
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Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
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US driver arrested after chasing down child on bike on footpath
Video captures a young boy on a bike fleeing a car that mounted a footpath in Washington State.
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Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
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Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
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Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.
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Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island
A 69-year-old woman who later died in South Africa is among those who left MV Hondius at St Helena.
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Ukraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
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Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
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US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note
Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
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Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
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A group of 13 women and children with alleged IS links has returned to Australia
A group of 13 women and children, with alleged links to former Islamic State (IS) fighters in Syria, have returned to Australia, where authorities have confirmed some could be arrested.
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Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price
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Top BJP leader's aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election
Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.
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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
The energy giant reports profits of $6.92bn for the first three months of the year.
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Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girl
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
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Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
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Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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Pussy Riot stage protest at Venice art festival over Russian involvement
Russian punk band Pussy Riot and members of a Ukrainian feminist group stormed the Russian pavilion at an arts festival in protest at Moscow's participation.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
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