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Russia and Ukraine trade ceasefire breach claims before Victory Day
Moscow reported more than 1,000 violations after its truce began, while Kyiv said Russian forces kept striking Ukrainian positions and launched hundreds of drones
Spain readies isolated evacuations for hantavirus cruise ship
The MV Hondius is expected in Tenerife this weekend with more than 140 people aboard after three deaths and a widening international contact-tracing effort
Saskatchewan passes involuntary addiction treatment law
The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to take effect this fall after regulations are finalized, despite warnings from medical groups and advocates
U.S. airlines’ fuel bill jumped 56% after Iran strikes began
Transportation Department data show carriers paid $5.06 billion for jet fuel in March, a cost shock already pressuring forecasts, fees and routes
Parties make final push before elections across Britain
Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose national governments, while English council and mayoral races could test Labour’s standing after its 2024 general election win
Three evacuated from MV Hondius as Spain says ship will dock in Tenerife
The WHO said the suspected patients are being sent to the Netherlands, while Spain says the ship will reach Granadilla within three days despite objections from Canary Islands leaders
Barrière takes supplement patches to Walmart with lactose intolerance launch
The wearable patch maker told CNBC it will enter 1,700 Walmart stores with new digestive and motion sickness products as it projects revenue to double this year
Oil slides, stocks climb on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal
Brent crude briefly fell to about $97 a barrel before recovering above $100 as traders reacted to reports of a possible agreement and Tehran’s pending response
Apollo’s Rowan warns of correction risk and insurer contagion
The Apollo CEO said the economy looks strong but faces a higher chance of outside shocks, prompting the firm to raise cash and cut riskier credit exposure
Trump threatens stronger Iran strikes, says direct talks are premature
The president paused a U.S. escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz to give Pakistan-brokered negotiations more time, but said the naval blockade remains in force