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Two Hantavirus Cases Confirmed After Cruise Ship Deaths
Three MV Hondius passengers have died, but officials have not confirmed the cause of every death as the ship remains under precautions near Cape Verde
US denies Iranian report that missiles hit Navy ship
CENTCOM said no U.S. Navy ships were struck as Washington began helping merchant vessels move through the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom
Reform says it would put migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The party says Green constituencies and councils would be prioritised under its deportation plans, drawing sharp criticism from rival parties
U.S. guides ships through Hormuz as UAE reports Iranian drone attack
CENTCOM said two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels safely transited under Project Freedom, but the passage came amid Iranian threats and a reported attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker
Starmer says UK talks on EU Ukraine loan could strengthen ties
The prime minister said Britain is discussing participation in a £78bn EU-backed loan plan, with potential benefits for Ukraine, UK jobs and defence cooperation with Brussels
Professor Wins Bauhaus Bathroom Contest for Gropius House
The competition centered on creating a public restroom for the historic Gropius House, turning a practical visitor need into a design commission tied to a modernist landmark
GLP-1 hair shedding fuels a growing beauty market
As use of weight-loss drugs rises, brands and retailers are seeing more demand for scalp treatments, supplements and products aimed at thinning hair
Modi’s BJP breaks through in West Bengal, ending TMC’s long run
Early results showed the BJP far ahead in a state it had never governed, a symbolic and strategic gain for Narendra Modi’s party after years of expansion
Met Gala returns with ‘Fashion is Art’ theme and star co-chairs
The annual Costume Institute fundraiser takes over the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour among its co-chairs
European shares slip as Trump threatens 25% EU auto tariffs
The Stoxx 600 reversed early gains as automakers fell and investors watched renewed trade tensions alongside security risks in the Strait of Hormuz