Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says
The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.
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The companies making billions from the Iran war
US giants ExxonMobil and Chevron saw their earnings fall compared with the same period last year, due to supply disruption from the Middle East, but both beat analysts’ forecasts and expect their profits to grow further as the year goes on, with the price of oil still significantly higher than when the war broke out.
Continue ReadingWorld Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
Continue ReadingTrump and Lula’s private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain – and effort to avoid tension
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
Continue ReadingUS to revoke passports of parents with child support debt
Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.
Continue ReadingTrump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
Continue Reading‘I’d rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia’
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
Continue ReadingTwo Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
Continue ReadingOne year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds – but little else does
A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.
Continue ReadingThousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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