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Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

BBC’s Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West’s backing for President Zelensky.

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her – and to her understated aesthetic.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision – but fans are sticking by it

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s participation.

How Canada’s military went from a ‘death spiral’ to a recruitment boom

Richard Shimooka, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a public policy think tank, said the Canadian Armed Forces currently have the capacity to deploy only a few thousand soldiers at a time, along with a limited number of fighter…

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May 9, 2026

Iranian tennis player quits World Tour final to avoid Israeli opponent

Iranian junior tennis player Hana Shabanpour withdrew from the J60 Turkey world tour final on Sunday, refusing to face an opponent representing the Israeli regime in protest of Israeli atrocities against Palestinians.