‘Nothing like COVID’: Expert urges calm over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Medical experts say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains contained and should not trigger fears of another Covid-style crisis. Speaking to FRANCE 24, former Institut Pasteur chief Christian Bréchot said human-to-human transmission of the virus is rare, but warned the incident highlights the need for faster testing and stronger outbreak response systems … Read more

First evacuation flight leaves Tenerife

Skip next section Pope Leo thanks the Canary Islands for letting the hantavirus-hit ship to anchor 05/10/2026May 10, 2026 Pope Leo thanks the Canary Islands for letting the hantavirus-hit ship to anchor Addressing the faithful from St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV praised the people of Spain’s Canary Islands, which includes Tenerife, … Read more

‘No comment’ after Putin names Schröder for Ukraine talks

Gerhard Schröder’s office declined to comment Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would like the former German chancellor as a potential European mediator in peace talks to end the Ukraine war. “Of all European politicians, I would prefer talks with Schröder,” Putin told reporters on Saturday. Speaking at the end of the Victory … Read more

International evacuation underway as cruise ship passengers return home

Spanish passengers and crew from the quarantined ship have begun disembarking as an international evacuation effort unfolds in the Canary Islands. Authorities say strict health protocols are in place, while officials and experts stress the virus poses far less risk than COVID-19 despite growing public concern. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris reports. Source link

Israel strikes kill several in Lebanon despite trick

Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start of a three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah … Read more