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Three people have died from the disease so far but the WHO says the risk to the public is still ‘low’.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 6 May 20266 May 2026The Canary Islands have refused to allow a luxury cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents, to dock at any of its ports, despite the Spanish government saying it would be permitted to do so.The president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, said regional authorities could not allow the MV Hondius – currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde – to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Blake Lively’s high-profile Met Gala appearance just hours after settling her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni wasn’t just a red carpet walk.The “Gossip Girl” star’s return to the spotlight came with intention, arriving at the fashion world’s biggest night shortly after announcing the legal settlement. To some observers, the timing alone spoke volumes. “The move was more likely a calculated attempt to reclaim control of a narrative she had lost,” an industry insider noted, framing the appearance as something far more strategic than a simple night out.Lively leaned into the moment with a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-Iowa, caught the attention of the international Muslim community when, in 2021, she offered up a Muslim prayer on the floor of the Iowa Senate despite also being an ordained minister with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).Five years later — amid a bid to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and flip control of one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country — Garriott’s resurfaced framing of the moment underscores her belief that an overly White and homogeneous representation underserves minority communities.As a recently…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Anti-Israel agitators clashed with law enforcement outside a Manhattan synagogue on Tuesday night as pro-Israel demonstrators waved Israeli and American flags nearby.Footage from the protest shows New York City police officers shoving the anti-Israel group back to create a street-wide separation between the two groups. The group waving Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyehs numbered roughly 100 and could be heard repeatedly shouting, “Israel should not exist.”The anti-Israel group, gathered less than a block from the Park East Synagogue, chanted, “Palestine will never die,” and, “Stop the sale of stolen land.”The organizer of…

A homicide probe has been launched after police discovered a man’s body in a parked car in Melbourne’s southeast.Emergency services first responded to reports the man was located deceased in the car, which was parked on Walter St in Noble Park, shortly before 3pm on Wednesday.The man is yet to be formally identified.Footage captured by 9News shows emergency crews – including SES crews – swarming the neighbourhood after the discovery.Camera IconA homicide probe has been launched after police discovered a man’s body in a parked car. 9News Credit: Channel 9WA’s biggest courts and crime stories to your inboxSign-up to our…

Differences in energy exposure are also shaping responses.Countries like the Philippines and Vietnam are more reliant on Middle Eastern energy imports, while others such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have greater domestic capacity and are focusing on subsidies and price controls, Patton noted. For example, cities across Metro Manila have rolled out energy-saving measures like reducing fuel allocation for government vehicles.WHAT OUTCOMES TO EXPECTGiven these differences, analysts said expectations for major coordinated measures remain modest, with national-level responses likely to dominate the summit.“With ASEAN, it’s always about the process rather than the destination. You can’t necessarily expect ASEAN to produce a really…

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday that Operation Epic Fury – the US-Israeli strikes on Iran which commenced on February 28 and prompted a regional conflict – had concluded as its objectives had been achieved. Washington now prefers “the path of peace”, Rubio said.On the same day, US President Donald Trump announced that the US military operation to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz – “Project Freedom”, which was launched the day before – had been paused.So, does this mean the US-Israel war on Iran is over?What did Rubio say about Operation…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.Lutnick’s voluntary closed-door deposition comes amid a monthslong procession of powerful people summoned before the committee, many of whom have been subjected to embarrassing revelations in the more than 3 million pages of records known as the Epstein files.The files show Epstein and Lutnick were in business together as recently as 2014, each investing in a now-defunct advertising company called Adfin. The files also revealed that in 2012, Lutnick, his wife, Allison, and their children visited Little…

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Ocala International Airport, in Ocala Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026, after speaking at an event in The Villages, Fla. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Trump announces temporary pause of ‘Project Freedom’ amid progress toward Iran deal2. Former Dem senator ousted in 2024 wins primary in rebound bid that could flip majority3. Patel accuses FBI of lying…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez drew the ire of his own manager on Tuesday night after he hit Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story with a pitch in the fourth inning, causing the benches to empty.Valdez struck Story after allowing home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu. Valdez’s pitch to Story’s body came in at 94 mph. Story stared down Valdez as Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler and home plate umpire Adam Beck got in between the two.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!…