Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from COVID-19
Experts say the transmission of hantavirus between humans is so rare that a pandemic is nearly 'impossible'.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term as president
The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship
The infected man is one of more than 120 passengers and crew members evacuated from MV Hondius, the ministry says.
Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees
Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees
Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe – AP News
- Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe AP News
- Ukraine Corruption Investigation Ensnares Zelensky’s Ex-Top Aide WSJ
- Ukraine officials say Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe Los Angeles Times
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff targeted in major corruption probe Financial Times
- Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry The New York Times
Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote's planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria's Lagos.
A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know
Israeli troops reportedly used this base to launch attacks against Iran during the war.
Jess Phillips’s resignation letter in full – BBC
- Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full BBC
- Keir Starmer latest: Jess Phillips resigns as minister after PM says he won't quit BBC
- Welsh Labour MP quits UK government pressing Starmer for departure timetable BBC
- Three ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit The Guardian
- UK junior minister Miatta Fahnbulleh resigns, urges PM Starmer to set exit timetable Reuters
WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases – The Guardian
- WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases The Guardian
- They were on the trip of a lifetime. Now they’re quarantined as health officials work to contain a hantavirus outbreak CNN
- Hantavirus cases rise to 11 as cruise ship passengers quarantine NBC News
- Inside the Hantavirus Quarantine Unit in Nebraska Where 15 Americans Wait The New York Times
- Hantavirus: Current Situation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.
Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament
Iran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in comments likely to anger the US.
The strait is no longer viewed as a narrow stretch around a handful of islands but instead has been greatly enlarged in scope and military significance, according to Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the IRGC Navy, the state-affiliated Fars news agency reported this morning.
Continue reading...Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits
Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside
Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a “coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next prime minister and called on Labour’s ruling body to allow the mayor to stand for the leadership.
As Keir Starmer attempted to face down mounting calls for his resignation on Tuesday, sources close to Burnham demanded immediate assurances from Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that he would not be blocked from contesting a parliamentary byelection.
Continue reading...Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge
Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge’s directions with his closing speech at trial of six activists
A leading human rights barrister has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists.
Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol.
Continue reading...Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers
Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, which has drawn comparisons to Eichmann trial
Israeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.
The measure was passed by 93 votes to none in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s parliament, reflecting widespread support among Israel’s Jewish majority for punishing those found responsible for the deadliest single attack in Israel’s history. The remaining 27 lawmakers were absent or abstained from voting.
Continue reading...In first official confirmation, US envoys say Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE – The Times of Israel
MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ Secret Battle With ‘60 Minutes’ Veteran Revealed – The Daily Beast
- MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ Secret Battle With ‘60 Minutes’ Veteran Revealed The Daily Beast
- The Major Trouble at '60' status.news
- CBS News boss Bari Weiss blindsides Lesley Stahl over Netanyahu interview: report New York Post
- Bari Weiss Handed ‘60 Minutes’ Netanyahu Interview to Major Garrett, Bypassing Show’s Efforts Yahoo
- ’60 Minutes’ Tensions Rise as Lesley Stahl Is Reportedly Pushed Aside by Bari Weiss The Rome News-Tribune
Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
Cabinet ministers rally around PM after critical meeting where he said he would not quit without a leadership challenge
Here are some pictures from No 10 this morning.
Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the PM, is now being interviewed on the Today programme. Nick Robinson, the presenter, is asking him if he knows whether Keir Starmer has decided how to respond to the pressure on him to resign. Jones is avoiding the question, as he did on Sky News earlier. (See 7.43am.)
Continue reading...France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities – CBS News
- Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities CBS News
- Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine Reuters
- What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf? Al Jazeera
- Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine signs four drone deals with 20 countries The Jerusalem Post
- Visiting Bahrain, Zelensky offers to sign deal to share anti-drone expertise The Times of Israel