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Iran seeks end to hostilities and guarantees over Strait of Hormuz in reply to US offer
On May 10, 2026, Iran told mediators it wants a permanent end to the war, protection of shipping and guarantees on its…
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News Rare 11,000 carat ruby from Burma could outvalue larger historic find
A newly found 11,000 carat ruby from Mogok in Burma is being examined for quality and value amid ongoing local conflict and…
Politics Nebraska blue dot politics: why a single seat is reshaping a midterm primary
A modest patch of Democratic strength in Omaha — the Blue Dot — has transformed into a litmus test for candidates, outside…
News U.S. sent asylum seeker to Ghana then to Togo after judge barred deportation
A judge ruled she should not be sent to Togo, yet the U.S. removed her to Ghana and she was returned to…
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Hantavirus on MV Hondius prompts repatriation and medical screening in Tenerife
Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius are undergoing medical assessments in Tenerife as countries arrange repatriation and experts monitor suspected hantavirus…
News Hantavirus cases prompt international evacuations from MV Hondius
One of five French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius showed symptoms on the flight home; multiple nations have begun quarantine and…
Politics Can Labour stop the rot after the 2026 local election shock?
A backbench move and voter fragmentation have intensified calls for change inside Labour; the party must decide whether to rally behind reform…
News How Iran’s extended internet shutdown is costing hundreds of millions daily
A near-total national internet shutdown in Iran has produced steep economic losses, widespread job dislocation and severe social strain, according to monitors…
News Tenerife prepares staged evacuations as MV Hondius linked to hantavirus outbreak arrives
The MV Hondius has arrived off Tenerife and local and international authorities are preparing phased evacuations, health checks and repatriation for passengers…
Politics U.S. strikes two tankers near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire negotiations
U.S. naval strikes hit Iranian-flagged tankers as a proposed ceasefire remains under review and diplomatic answers are awaited
Politics Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent amid critical negotiations
The absence of Mojtaba Khamenei after an alleged airstrike reported by U.S. and Iranian officials is complicating talks and fueling uncertainty inside…
Politics Bar Association urges double-track amendment to Competition Ordinance to tackle bid-rigging
The Hong Kong Bar Association has suggested a double-track route to criminalise bid-rigging under the Competition Ordinance, aiming to boost deterrence and…
Politics U.S. ramps up trade dispute with China as Trump prepares for Beijing visit
U.S. trade moves and China's market pivot are reshaping supply chains and corporate plans ahead of a high‑profile summit
Politics Supreme Court pause on law that might trim Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term
A Supreme Court justice has temporarily blocked a law that could sharply reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's sentence as the court prepares…
News Two-year-old found in Ottawa River after extensive search dies in hospital
Authorities recovered a two-year-old from the Ottawa River following a large coordinated search; investigators and support teams are now involved
Politics Ship with stolen grain highlights rift between Ukraine and Israel
A Panama‑flagged vessel, accusations of stolen grain and a public spat have put Israel's relationship with Russia under renewed scrutiny and angered…