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Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know

Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know

Three passengers who were cruising the Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius have died, with one other person on the trip now in hospital with hantavirus, and two crew ill.

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US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran's boats

US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran's boats

The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed six of Tehran's small boats, a top US admiral said on Monday.

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Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was motivated by superstition.

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Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt

Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit attacking knocks as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL on Monday.

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What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde.

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Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal

Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal

Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail.

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Two dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany's Leipzig

Two dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany's Leipzig

A car ploughed into crowd on a street in Germany's eastern city of Leipzig on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring several others, authorities said.

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Ujiri hired as president of NBA's Mavericks

Ujiri hired as president of NBA's Mavericks

Masai Ujiri was named president of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, given the task of leading a revival of a club that reached the NBA Finals in 2024.

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McFarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest defeat

McFarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest defeat

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insisted his players were fully committed in their dismal 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Monday.

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Demi Moore joins Cannes Festival jury

Demi Moore joins Cannes Festival jury

American actor Demi Moore, still riding high from the late-career boost of her Oscar-nominated turn in "The Substance", will join the jury for the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off next week, organisers announced on Monday.

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