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Tenerife: Health officials in the United States and France have confirmed new hantavirus cases linked to the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, raising concerns among international health authorities. The US Department of Health and Human Services said an American national who returned from the ship tested positive for the virus, while another passenger showed mild symptoms during repatriation. French authorities also confirmed that a French passenger tested positive after returning to Paris. Officials said the woman was in isolation and her condition had reportedly worsened, while dozens of contacts were being traced. The outbreak has already resulted in three deaths…

Manila: Sara Duterte is facing another impeachment battle as the Philippine House of Representatives prepares to vote on complaints seeking her removal from office. The impeachment case marks the latest development in the growing political conflict between the Duterte family and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose alliance with Duterte collapsed after they won the 2022 national elections together. The charges against Duterte include alleged violations of the constitution, betrayal of public trust, misuse of confidential government funds, failure to disclose wealth and accusations linked to threats made against President Marcos and other senior officials. One of the most serious allegations involves…

London: New research has revealed that economic inequality may be responsible for more than 100,000 additional deaths linked to heat and cold across Europe every year. The study found that reducing inequality levels across European regions could significantly lower temperature-related deaths, particularly during extreme summer heatwaves and harsh winter cold periods. Researchers estimated that matching the equality levels of Slovenia, considered one of Europe’s most equal regions, could reduce temperature-related mortality by up to 30%. The findings come amid growing concerns about climate change and rising temperatures across Europe. Scientists recently confirmed that April ranked among the hottest on record…

Marriage is no longer following the same timeline it once did for younger women. Across many countries, women are choosing to marry later in life, while some are reconsidering whether marriage is necessary at all. The shift is not simply about avoiding commitment. Instead, experts say changing career goals, financial independence, emotional well-being and evolving social expectations are influencing how younger women approach relationships and long-term life decisions. Key factors driving this shift include: Greater focus on career growth and financial stability Rising importance of emotional well-being and personal peace Reduced social pressure to marry at a young age  Changing…

Washington: The US State Department has announced plans to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts in unpaid child support, expanding enforcement under an existing federal law. According to the department, individuals with child support debt exceeding $2,500 could face passport revocation if they fail to resolve outstanding payments through state agencies. Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening compliance with child support laws and ensuring parents meet their legal responsibilities toward their children. Under the new approach, passports that are revoked will no longer be valid for international travel. Affected individuals will also be unable to…

Mississippi: Powerful storms, including at least one confirmed tornado and several reported tornadoes, caused widespread destruction across parts of Mississippi on Wednesday night, damaging hundreds of homes and leaving multiple people injured. Emergency officials said the severe weather affected several counties, bringing down trees and power lines while blocking roads with debris. Authorities confirmed that at least 17 people suffered injuries during the storms, though no deaths were immediately reported. One of the hardest-hit areas was Lincoln County, where officials said around 200 homes were damaged. A trailer park in the community of Bogue Chitto suffered severe destruction, forcing emergency…

New Delhi: Recent state election results in India have highlighted a widening Hindu-Muslim political divide, with analysts pointing to increasingly polarised voting patterns across several regions. The elections showed growing support for Indian National Congress among Muslim voters, while Hindu voters largely backed Bharatiya Janata Party led by Narendra Modi. Political observers say the trend reflects deepening religious polarisation in India’s democratic landscape, where religion has become a more visible factor in election campaigns and voter behaviour. Since coming to power in 2014, Modi and the BJP have promoted a strong Hindu nationalist platform linked to Hindutva ideology. Supporters argue…

Washington: Global financial markets responded positively after reports suggested the United States and Iran may be moving closer to an agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. The biggest reaction was seen in energy markets, where oil prices dropped sharply after reports emerged that both sides were discussing a possible framework to end the war and begin wider negotiations. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell from above $108 a barrel earlier in the day to around $97 before recovering slightly above $101. Despite the decline, prices remain significantly higher than levels seen before…

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee is facing one of the biggest challenges of her political career after losing the West Bengal election to Bharatiya Janata Party, ending her hopes of securing a fourth consecutive term in power. For more than a decade, Banerjee and her All India Trinamool Congress had managed to withstand repeated political challenges in West Bengal, building a reputation for resilience and strong grassroots support. Her defeat marks a dramatic turning point in a political journey that reshaped the state’s politics. In 2011, Banerjee ended 34 years of Communist rule in West Bengal by defeating the Communist Party…

Delhi: Chennai Super Kings strengthened their playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League with an impressive eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten knock from Sanju Samson. Chasing a target of 156, Chennai faced an early challenge on a difficult batting surface where scoring freely was not easy. Samson began cautiously, focusing on building his innings after the early dismissals of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored just six, and Urvil Patel, who added 17 runs before departing. Despite the pressure, Samson showed patience and composure during the opening stages of the chase. The opener initially scored only…