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Public Health

Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed After Three Die in Suspected Cruise Outbreak

A second hantavirus case has been confirmed on the MV Hondius cruise ship, where three people have died, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Conflicts & Security

Robots Move In as Waste Firms Face Staff Shortages

Waste management companies are increasingly turning to robots as they struggle to find and retain workers, according to the BBC.

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Energie & Rohstoffe

Nigerianischer Raffinerie: 130.000 Tonnen Kerosin für UK

Eine nigerianische Raffinerie, beschuldigt, Streikende entlassen zu haben, ist für die britische Regierung entscheidend, um den Kerosinmangel zu bekämpfen.

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Public Health

Cruise Ship Center of Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Blocked from Docking in Cape Verde

Cape Verde authorities have blocked a cruise ship suspected of harboring a hantavirus outbreak from docking in its ports, after three passengers died. According to a statement on Monday.

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Energy & Commodities

Nigerian Refinery Accused of Sacking Union Members Key to UK Fuel Plan

A Nigerian refinery accused of sacking workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government’s plan to address a jet fuel shortage, according to The Guardian.

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Asia Pacific

Modi’s BJP Conquers Bengal, India’s Toughest Political Frontier

India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a major victory in West Bengal, one of the most challenging states in its political expansion, according to BBC News.

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Public Health

Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) told the BBC. One UK national aged 69 is now in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Olympia & Mehr

Sawe läuft Marathon in unter zwei Stunden – 8 Mio. Shilling Belohnung

Sabastian Sawe kehrt in Kenia als Held zurück, nachdem er als erster Mann einen Marathon in unter zwei Stunden gelaufen ist.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Canada First Non-European Nation at EPC Summit

Canada is set to become the first non-European country to attend a European Political Community summit as Prime Minister Mark Carney joins the 48-plus nation meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, according to The Guardian.

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Olympics & More

Sabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon feat

Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome in Kenya after becoming the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nationals

Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to address a recent wave of attacks on its nationals in the southern African nation, according to a foreign ministry statement.

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Nature

David Attenborough feiert 100. Geburtstag und neue Projekte

Anlässlich des 100. Geburtstags von David Attenborough zeigt die BBC und andere Sender seine ikonischen Werke und sein Erbe, darunter einen neuen Dokumentarfilm über Meereschutz, der im Juni 2025 ausgestrahlt wird.

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Nature

David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday and New Environmental Projects

To mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday, BBC and other outlets are showcasing his iconic work and legacy, including a new documentary on ocean conservation set to air in June 2025.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Prime minister urges tougher action amid Gaza tensions, Spain calls for China’s global role

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for tougher action against antisemitic chants at pro-Palestinian protests, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged China to take a stronger role in the shifting global order.

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Movies

Anna Nicole Smith’s Legacy in Opera and Film

An opera based on the life of Anna Nicole Smith, who died in 2007 at age 39, began performances in London on February 17, 2011, according to Yonhap News.

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