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US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive
US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive

An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said, as the repatriation operation continued on Monday.

May 11, 2026

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China seeks 'more stability' as it confirms Trump-Xi meet
China seeks 'more stability' as it confirms Trump-Xi meet

Beijing said on Monday it was ready to work with the United States in pursuit of "more stability" and confirmed that Donald Trump will visit China this week, the first US president to do so since 2017.

May 11, 2026

Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong
Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to prove his "doubters" wrong, as he sought to quell a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous local and regional polls.

May 11, 2026

Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in
Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in

Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English season.

May 11, 2026

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Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols
Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols

Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying they can be distracting and are a waste of resources.

May 11, 2026

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Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village
Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village

Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region.

May 11, 2026