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All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says

A cruise ship has experienced a hantavirus outbreak, and European health authorities have classified all passengers as high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure. The article cites EU public health agency guidance on the incident.

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WHO chief dismisses ‘another Covid’ fears over hantavirus plague ship

A ship carrying hantavirus cases has arrived off Tenerife, but the WHO chief states this poses minimal risk to local populations. The article frames reassurance from a high-level health authority regarding a disease outbreak on a vessel.

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Forensic anthropologists identify 17 dictatorship victims in Córdoba military field

Forensic anthropologists identified 17 victims of Argentina's military dictatorship in a mass grave at a Córdoba military field. The judiciary announced the identifications at a press conference attended by relatives, with a family member expressing emotional relief at the discovery.

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British PM Starmer remains defiant in face of Cabinet rebellion

British PM Keir Starmer faced internal party pressure on May 12 amid calls from some Cabinet ministers for him to announce a leadership transition timeline. Starmer responded with defiance at a Cabinet meeting, maintaining his position despite the brewing rebellion.

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Japanese crude tanker emerges outside Hormuz in rare transit

A Japanese crude oil tanker affiliated with refiner Eneos Holdings has transited outside the Strait of Hormuz, marking a notable occurrence in regional shipping. The report emphasizes the rarity of this transit pattern without providing substantive context about why this event warrants attention.

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The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies

A review of Rana Dasgupta's work examining institutional decay in Britain and America. The author praises Dasgupta's diagnostic analysis of these declines but expresses skepticism about his proposed solutions regarding strong state governance versus post-national frameworks.

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‘Are we idiots?’: Fico on EU pivot away from Russian fuel (VIDEO)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warns that the EU's pivot away from Russian energy will result in dependence on more expensive US LNG rather than achieving true energy independence. The article frames this policy shift as potentially economically harmful, using Fico's rhetorical question 'Are we idiots?' as the headline hook.

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Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood

A mining operation in Vares, Bosnia has resulted in hundreds of residents testing positive for elevated lead levels in their blood. The story examines how a mine that was expected to bring economic hope to the town has instead created a public health crisis, with residents seeking answers about contamination.

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Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Vietnam's Communist Party is modernizing its propaganda strategy by incorporating social media influencers and artificial intelligence, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The story reports on internal party plans to enhance messaging reach through contemporary digital channels.

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Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards singled out young female aides for special attention

Rep. Chuck Edwards is under a House Ethics Committee probe following allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct toward young female staffers in their 20s. The article cites a handwritten letter in which Edwards wrote romantic language to a departing female aide, and reports that three sources witnessed conduct they described as inappropriate toward two female staffers.

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Ceasefire Day 28: Pentagon Says Ceasefire Still in Effect After Hormuz Clashes

On day 28 of a ceasefire, the Pentagon reports the agreement remains in effect despite reported drone and missile strikes by Iran against UAE targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The headline creates tension between the ceasefire's official status and ongoing military activity in the region.

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Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank

President Macron plans to nominate his former chief of staff Emmanuel Moulin as France's next central bank governor, taking advantage of an early vacancy. The article frames this as a strategic move by Macron to install a trusted ally ahead of a 2027 election that 'the far right could win.'

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Iran’s 70-day internet blackout cripples businesses, threatens mass layoffs

Iran experienced a 70-day internet blackout affecting 90 million people with reported economic costs exceeding $2.6 billion, causing business disruptions and potential mass layoffs. The shutdown is characterized as the country's longest on record.

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French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach

A Fox News report claims that Cap d'Agde, described as the world's largest nudist resort in southern France, is being overtaken by swingers engaging in public sexual activity on the beach. The article presents this as a takeover of the resort by international visitors.

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The Partisan Asymmetry In Callais

The article critiques Justice Jackson's judicial decision-making, suggesting she employed delay tactics while avoiding acknowledgment that such behavior could be interpreted as partisan. The piece frames this as an example of asymmetrical partisan conduct.

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Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers

Multiple countries are preparing to evacuate citizens from a luxury cruise ship near Tenerife that has been affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is scheduled to anchor early Sunday, prompting coordinated evacuation responses from various nations.

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Why is Keir Starmer’s government so unpopular?

The article attributes Keir Starmer's government's unpopularity and local election losses to deeply unpopular policies and broken promises to Labour's left-wing base. The framing presents this as a causal explanation for electoral decline without examining alternative factors or counterarguments.

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Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has

The article frames Trump's rhetorical threats toward Iran as evidence of limited strategic options, comparing his language to other global leaders. The piece uses apocalyptic framing to characterize Trump's statements and suggests his access to nuclear weapons amplifies global instability.

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Trump threatening retirement funds with 'consequential mistake': ex-Treasury chief

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Rattner critiques Trump's retirement account expansion plan as a dangerous policy that could expose retirement savings to unnecessary risk. Rattner published analysis in the New York Times warning against what he characterizes as a flawed financial proposal marketed as beneficial to savers.

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What is ‘authentic’ Filipino identity? New Miss Universe Philippines’ win reignites debate

The Philippines crowned Bea Millan-Windorski, a 23-year-old raised in Wisconsin, as its Miss Universe Philippines candidate. Her selection has reignited debate about what constitutes 'authentic' Filipino identity, particularly given her American upbringing and educational background.