French health officials say a cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus is battling a severe form of the disease. A French passenger linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is in intensive care in France after developing a severe cardiopulmonary form of the virus. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said the…
Thousands of former dental patients in Sydney are being urged to get tested for bloodborne viruses. Health authorities in Australia have warned former patients of retired dentist William Tam to undergo medical testing after serious infection control failures were discovered at his clinic in western Sydney. The New South Wales Health said patients who visited…
Top American tech and finance executives are accompanying President Donald Trump on a crucial visit to China. US President Donald Trump has taken a powerful group of American business leaders to China as he prepares for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim…
President Donald Trump says Taiwan weapons sales will be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The United States’ policy on Taiwan is expected to face intense scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China. Trump confirmed that weapons sales to Taiwan would likely be part of his discussions with Chinese…
Former NBA player and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Jason Collins has died after battling an aggressive brain tumor. Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in National Basketball Association history, has died at the age of 47 following an eight-month battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer. His family confirmed his death on…
The NBA community is mourning the death of Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke at the age of 29. Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the Memphis Grizzlies confirmed on Tuesday. The Grizzlies and Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, announced the news in separate statements. No cause of death was disclosed. In a statement,…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have intensified investigations involving former presidential aide Andriy Yermak. Andriy Yermak appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies named him a suspect in an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to a luxury construction project outside the capital. Prosecutors from Ukraine’s Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are seeking either preventive detention…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has agreed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2028. Hansi Flick has agreed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until 2028 following the club’s latest La Liga title success. Barcelona confirmed the German coach has extended his stay by one year, with an option for an…
Team Nigeria has taken an early lead at the 2026 African Cycling Championships after winning 16 medals in Abuja. Nigeria is dominating the ongoing 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Para-Track and Track African Championships at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. After two days of competition, Team Nigeria leads the medal table with…
The World Health Organization says there is currently no evidence of a larger hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there is “no sign” of a wider hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of passengers from the virus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship. Speaking in Madrid, Tedros…
