CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
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Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire
US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social also said each country, locked in more than four years of conflict, would be exchanging 1,000 prisoners of war.
Trump releases previously classified UFO files
The disclosure of the long-sought documents and photos of "unidentified anomalous phenomena" will be followed by future releases as more materials are declassified, the US Defense Department said.
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
Unpredictable internet outages pose a headache for many small companies in Russia, with billions of dollars in digital sales at risk.
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
The announcements in locations thousands of miles apart will fuel concern, though the WHO has repeatedly said the risk to the public is low and the virus does not transmit easily.
Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain
Moscow also accused Israeli of caving in to pressure from Ukraine to not accept incoming grain after a Russian consignment was turned away last month.
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
The proposal stipulates the permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, and that Switzerland should end its freedom of movement accord with the EU.
Gaza flotilla heads to Turkey after Israeli Navy's interception, detention of two members
The meetings in Marmaris aim to develop an updated legal strategy and revised operational plans for the flotilla’s disrupted mission.
Vietnam's Communist Party targets social media influencers, AI for propaganda
Vietnam’s Communist Party plans to strengthen propaganda by recruiting 1,000 influencers and 5,000 AI experts by 2030. The strategy aims to control public narratives and fight misinformation.
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Labour’s heavy losses in local elections
Keir Starmer pledges to fight on despite Labour’s losses in local elections, but doubts over his leadership grow.
Pauline Hanson cashes in on Trump-like populism as it surges in Australia
Australia’s political landscape shifts as Trump-like populism rises. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation attracts wealthy donors, signaling a major change in the country’s conservative movement.
