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How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
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Around the island in 48 days: White-tailed eagle goes on Irish grand tour
The bird, which hatched in Glengarriff Nature Reserve in County Cork last year, began its journey from its birthplace on March 22, 2026.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What’s at stake
Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.
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ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers
A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.
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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.
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
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In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.
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California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud
A U.S.-based food giant claims its product contain premium, Italian-grown tomatoes. Two Californian shoppers are calling it out, alleging tomato fraud.
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The roads in Switzerland to avoid over the Pentecost weekend
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the Pentecost weekend, as well as a holiday in June.
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Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI’s Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.
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Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire BuzzFeed, HuffPost
Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.