Passenger on Hantavirus ship shares inside look at quarantine life after ‘intense’ week
A passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, has shared what it’s like to be quarantined in emotional update.
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Iranian media: Iran launches “Hormuz Safe”, a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz; ~1,500 ships are trapped (Golnar Motevalli/Bloomberg)
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Iranian media: Iran launches “Hormuz Safe”, a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz; ~1,500 ships are trapped — Iran has started a Bitcoin-b…
Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case
The decision follows years of tax troubles for the superstar in Spain.
Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Burnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in Makerfield in first speech since announcing byelection runUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK to the EU, saying Britain would be stuck in “a permane…
Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast – The Times of Israel
Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast The Times of IsraelIsraeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say BBCIreland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to…
Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war
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The Vatican says Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will join Pope Leo on May 25 to launch the pope’s first encyclical, setting out his views on the AI age (Flavia Rotondi/Bloomberg)
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The Vatican says Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will join Pope Leo on May 25 to launch the pope’s first encyclical, setting out his views on the AI age — Pope Leo XIV’s launch of his first encyclic…
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
US President Donald Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had urged him to delay the attack because they believed a deal could still be reached.
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
US President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday (May 19) to discuss options for resuming military action.
The Infosecurity Europe Cyber Startup Competition: Meet the Finalists
New for 2026, the Infosecurity Europe Startup competition will see five finalists pitch their ideas in front of a live audience, including senior industry leaders, investors and buyers