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Health authorities in at least three American states are monitoring residents who were aboard the MV Hondius, the Dutch expedition cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three passengers and left several others seriously ill during an Atlantic crossing. None of the......
Spain has agreed to receive the MV Hondius, a luxury expedition cruise ship struck by a fatal hantavirus outbreak, at the port of Granadilla in southern Tenerife, from where all passengers and crew will be repatriated to their home countries. Spanish Health Minister Mónica García announced......
Wildfires are burning across multiple continents well ahead of the traditional summer peak, as prolonged drought and rising temperatures fuel an unusually early and aggressive fire season in both the United States and Europe. In Arizona, the Hazen Fire west of Phoenix near Buckeye had burned through......
An unusually early wildfire season has taken hold across the Northern Hemisphere, with active fires burning from the American Southwest to central Europe. Drought conditions, record-low snowpack, and abnormally high temperatures have combined to create dangerous fire weather well before the traditional......
Russian security services have reported the arrest of a German national in the southern region of Russia after an improvised explosive device was allegedly found in her possession. The case is being investigated by the Federal Security Service (FSB), which described it as a planned attack targeting security......
Efforts to resolve a dispute surrounding Europe’s next-generation fighter jet program have failed to produce an agreement, adding uncertainty to one of the continent’s most ambitious defense projects. The disagreement involves companies participating in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS),......
Germany has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth €212 million to support Sudan, as global leaders gathered in Berlin to address the worsening crisis in the country. The pledge was revealed during the Third International Sudan Conference, which aims to mobilize more than $1 billion in funding......
German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch-based aerospace and defense firm Destinus have announced the creation of a new joint venture aimed at developing advanced missile systems for the European market. The new company, to be named Destinus Strike Systems, is expected to be formally established......
Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked......
Air travel across Germany faced major disruptions on Friday after cabin crew at Deutsche Lufthansa AG launched a one-day strike, affecting operations at key hubs including Frankfurt and Munich. The industrial action, organized by the UFO union representing flight attendants, led to widespread cancellations......
Joerg Kukies, the former German finance minister, will be joining Morgan Stanley, the U.S. bank announced on Wednesday. This move marks his return to senior banking roles following several years in government service. Kukies, a well-known figure in German finance, will initially work in London starting......
A large fire broke out in a nightclub in Kehl, a German town near Strasbourg, forcing the evacuation of around 750 people, according to German police. The venue is known to attract many visitors from across the nearby French border. The blaze reportedly started at around 3:45 a.m. before quickly spreading......
European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, boosted by optimism over a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investor sentiment improved following recent statements from U.S. officials, who outlined a 15-point peace plan reportedly shared with Iran. In early trading,......
