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May 7, 2026

US: New York judge makes alleged Esptein suicide note public

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Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG

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CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87

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Hantavirus

Hantavirus spreads through contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings or saliva. It can cause severe illness and in some cases death, and there is no approved treatment or vaccine.

Top view showing health personnel boarding the cruise ship MV Hondius

Top view showing health personnel boarding the cruise ship MV Hondius

Spain says virus ship can dock in Canary Islands

Spain says virus ship can dock in Canary Islands

Passengers on the HV Hondius, a cruise ship affected by hantavirus cases, are facing an increasingly dire situation.

Picture shows a large expedition cruise ship named HONDIUS sailing through calm, cold waters. The vessel has a dark blue hull and white upper decks, with bright orange lifeboats mounted along the sides. The design and equipment suggest it’s built for polar or remote‑region exploration.
In the background, tall mountains rise sharply but are partly hidden by thick mist and low clouds, giving the scene a dramatic, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The overall mood is quiet, isolated, and adventurous — the kind of setting associated with Arctic or Antarctic voyages.

Picture shows a large expedition cruise ship named HONDIUS sailing through calm, cold waters. The vessel has a dark blue hull and white upper decks, with bright orange lifeboats mounted along the sides. The design and equipment suggest it’s built for polar or remote‑region exploration.
In the background, tall mountains rise sharply but are partly hidden by thick mist and low clouds, giving the scene a dramatic, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The overall mood is quiet, isolated, and adventurous — the kind of setting associated with Arctic or Antarctic voyages.

Hantavirus outbreak at sea: Who is legally obliged to help?

Hantavirus outbreak at sea: Who is legally obliged to help?

Over a hundred people are stranded on a cruise ship after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Who is obligated to help?

Hantavirus seen under an electronmicroscope

Hantavirus seen under an electronmicroscope

What is hantavirus?

What is hantavirus?

Hantavirus alert on a cruise ship in the Atlantic: What are the symptoms of the disease and how does infection occur?

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Africa

A woman reacts as a man behind her gives unwanted attention.

A woman reacts as a man behind her gives unwanted attention.

Could Ghana outlaw 'sex for jobs' demands?

Ghana's president wants to ban 'sex for jobs' practices, but the harrassment is in a legal grey zone.

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Asia

Myanmar's ex- State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's ex- State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest?

Myanmar's military may be using the move to boost legitimacy with the nation still engulfed in civil war, say experts.

Germany

Marzahn Pride 2025 The far-right group Deutsche Jugend Voran DJV organized a demonstration against gay rights

Marzahn Pride 2025 The far-right group Deutsche Jugend Voran DJV organized a demonstration against gay rights

Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi networks

Prosecutors have launched a nationwide crackdown on young far-right extremists, alleged of organized crime.

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Europe

Nigel Farage standing in front of a Reform UK poster at the launch of the party slogan for the local election campaign

Nigel Farage standing in front of a Reform UK poster at the launch of the party slogan for the local election campaign

How close is the United Kingdom to breaking up?

The May 7 polls could see nationalist parties making gains. Is the UK's unity at risk?

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Middle East

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon during talks at the White House on April 23, Dinald Trump in the center.

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon during talks at the White House on April 23, Dinald Trump in the center.

Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?

Despite recent talks between Israel and Lebanon, experts and affected locals don't see much hope for a positive result.

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North America

Bearded, bespectacled man wearing cap speaking to reporter (not pictured). A person carrying a flag is seen in the background

Bearded, bespectacled man wearing cap speaking to reporter (not pictured). A person carrying a flag is seen in the background

Could Alberta separatists tear Canada apart?

Separatists in the oil-rich province say they have collected enough signatures to back a referendum on independence.

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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

In this week's show, Edith Kimani finds out what is driving Nigerian professionals to ‘japa’.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

A resident with a dog and rescuers run during an air raid alarm at the site of the kindergarten hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine, on May 6, 2026

A resident with a dog and rescuers run during an air raid alarm at the site of the kindergarten hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine, on May 6, 2026

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating truce with drone barrage

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating truce with drone barrage

Kyiv says Moscow launched more than 100 drones and three missiles overnight, despite a Ukrainian-declared ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine war: Will the Victory Day ceasefire hold?

Ukraine war: Will the Victory Day ceasefire hold?

Russia and Ukraine have each announced temporary ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

FEMEN and Pussy Riot activists at a protest, one woman holds a sign that reads 'Enjoy the show- ignore the war'

FEMEN and Pussy Riot activists at a protest, one woman holds a sign that reads 'Enjoy the show- ignore the war'

Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained

Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained

The Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. The jury has resigned over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.

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Symbolbild Neugeborenes | Baby in ein Handtuch gehüllt

Why Germans want children but are having fewer babies

Germany's birth rate has hit a record low. But one expert argues that people are still keen on family life.

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A closeup of plastic packaging filled with food

Iran conflict disrupts Asia's plastic supply chain

Asia's plastic boom relied on cheap Middle East oil. Now shortages and higher prices are hitting firms and consumers.

Splitscreen shows on one side a traffic jam in Lagos, holding up many commuters and on the other side the new electric ferry crossing the city's lagoon.

Splitscreen shows on one side a traffic jam in Lagos, holding up many commuters and on the other side the new electric ferry crossing the city's lagoon.

Could electric ferries solve Lagos' traffic crisis?

Electric ferries could change how millions travel in Lagos, bypassing gridlocked roads for a faster, cleaner ride.

Peter Magyar, Hungary's next premier, standing at a podium with Hungarian flags in the background

Peter Magyar, Hungary's next premier, standing at a podium with Hungarian flags in the background

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Hungary's new government is pushing to rejoin the EU mainstream by adopting the euro. Can it meet the entry criteria?

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DW | SHIFT | Hologramme von Holocaust-Zeitzeugen bewahren Erinnerungen

Digital witnesses: Holocaust remembrance with VR and AI

Holograms of Holocaust survivors help ensure their life stories are not forgotten.

A picture showing heavy traffic on Friedrichstraße in central Berlin during the early evening, with cars filling multiple lanes as the city centre remains busy.

A picture showing heavy traffic on Friedrichstraße in central Berlin during the early evening, with cars filling multiple lanes as the city centre remains busy.

Here's what happens when cities kick out cars

While some Berliners push for a car-free city center, other European cities are striding ahead.

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Zimbabwian environmental activists Elaine Chiroto and Hannah Mapisire dance at "The Love for Nature" festival in Harare.

Zimbabwian environmental activists Elaine Chiroto and Hannah Mapisire dance at "The Love for Nature" festival in Harare.

Zimbabwe activists get creative to inspire climate action

Young activists in Harare, Zimbabwe, are using art, games and music to inspire greener living.

A fake Holocaust black and white image created by AI showing malnourished men with their shirts off. The man at the front plays the violin.

A fake Holocaust black and white image created by AI showing malnourished men with their shirts off. The man at the front plays the violin.

AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust are trending on social media. They look real but distort history.

Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet

From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?

Barcelona players celebrate a goal against Bayern Munich

Barcelona players celebrate a goal against Bayern Munich

Women's Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis

Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win their first Women's Champions League, with Barcelona too strong.

Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian female travel photographer, wearing a hat and holding a camera in her hand, surrounded by snowy landscape.

Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian female travel photographer, wearing a hat and holding a camera in her hand, surrounded by snowy landscape.

Travel photographer Lola Akinmade stands out in Sweden

Lola Akinmade is best known as a travel photographer, but her work also deals with sexism, racism and integration.

Oscar statuettes are seen backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

Oscar statuettes are seen backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

New Oscars rules: No AI actors, human-written scripts only

AI performers will not qualify for Oscars under new academy rules that also overhaul the international film category.

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