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Two evacuated from cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreak as WHO probes possible onboard transmission

Medical personnel have now boarded the MV Hondius cruise ship to remove two passengers infected with hantavirus, the World Health Organisation confirmed today.The global health body indicated transmission between individuals in close proximity may be taking place aboard the Dutch-flagged vessel.However, authorities believe those affected initially contracted the virus before embarking on the cruise.The WHO stated: "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses...

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Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on board stranded cruise ship, WHO says

The cruise ship carrying almost 150 passengers at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak was marooned in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, waiting for two ill crew members to be evacuated for treatment.

Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional

Politics Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claiming chatbot posed as a medical professional By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 5, 2026 / 7:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The commonwealth of...

Slow Alzheimer’s diagnoses ‘mean UK patients missing out on experimental treatments’

Alzheimer’s Research UK says patients at risk of being left behind as lack of formal or accurate diagnoses closes door to trialsPeople with Alzheimer’s disease are missing out on experimental treatments because they are not diagnosed early or accurately enough to be enrolled in clinical trials, a UK charity has said.Trials of Alzheimer’s drugs reached a record high this year, according to data published on Tuesday, but Alzheimer’s Research UK said too few UK patients were taking part because the...

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected: WHO after 3 people die on Atlantic cruise

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected WHO after people die on Atlantic cruise

Spain to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as dead passenger's contacts traced

World Spain agrees to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as WHO traces contacts of deceased passenger May 5, 2026 / 6:57 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Spain has agreed to "welcome" the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak, with three people now dead after catching the illness onboard, according to the World Health Organization.The ship, with nearly 150 people aboard, had been awaiting help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after the African island refuse...

‘Institutional misogyny’ blamed for warning signs missed in Simpson probe

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Actress becomes 'grandmother-mother' after using late son's sperm for surrogacy

Ana Obregón, who welcomed Anita into the world in 2023, described the impact she's had on her life and described how the little girl has the "same sense of humour" as her late dad

Soldier, 17, killed himself after dropping out of basic Army training because of bullying, inquest hears

Soldier, 17, killed himself after dropping out of basic Army training because of bullying, inquest hearsFor help and support, call the Samaritans for free from a UK phone, completely anonymously, on 116 123 or go to samaritans.org By ANDREW LEVY, REPORTER Published: 11:45, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 11:45, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Older motorists targeted in new safety push as poor eyesight prompts major driving licence overhaul

Labour has faced mounting pressure to overhaul driving licence requirements for the over-70s following a string of deadly crashes involving motorists with poor eyesight. Earlier this year, the Department for Transport launched a public consultation examining whether compulsory eye tests should become part of the licence renewal process for drivers aged 70 and above. Road safety campaigners and automotive industry figures have called for more urgent action, arguing that the existing framework rel...

Relief from Indian captaincy lifted Rohit Sharma's batting: Gavaskar after MI beat LSG

Relief from Indian captaincy lifted Rohit Sharmas batting Gavaskar after MI beat LSG

Type 2 diabetes: Blood sugar levels could rise 'too high' if you eat two common fruits

Managing Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar levels is crucial for your health

Met Police 'seeking UK trial' for Madeleine McCann prime suspect

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Engineer who sued insurance company for £5m after motorbike crash left him 'needing a mobility scooter' is accused of faking the extent of his injuries after CCTV showed him walking normally

Engineer who sued insurance company for £5m after motorbike crash left him 'needing a mobility scooter' is accused of faking the extent of his injuries after CCTV showed him walking normallyGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ED HOLT Published: 10:38, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 10:40, 5 May 2026 e-mail

Hantavirus outbreak could just be the beginning: Scientists issue urgent warning about spillover of other rodent-borne viruses amid rising global temperatures

Hantavirus outbreak could just be the beginning: Scientists issue urgent warning about spillover of other rodent–borne viruses amid rising global temperaturesREAD MORE: More than 20 Brits battling to get off rat virus vesselBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:34, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 10:34, 5 May 2026 e-mail 15 View comments

Ordering takeaway often may speed up biological ageing by months, study suggests

Frequently ordering takeaway meals could speed up the body's ageing process by approximately three months when compared with preparing food at home, according to new research. Drawing on data from 43,000 British adults, scientists at Peking University Third Hospital in China found that blood samples from those who regularly consumed takeaway food showed signs of more advanced biological age. This accelerated ageing manifested in faster deterioration of liver, kidney and immune system function.Th...

Summer diet tips: Vegetables to avoid in extreme heat

Summer diet tips Vegetables to avoid in extreme heat

Modi puts Ayushman rollout on Bengal government's early agenda

Modi puts Ayushman rollout on Bengal governments early agenda

Passenger stuck on hantavirus-struck cruise ship makes emotional plea

A passenger trapped on board a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa has issued an emotional plea as medics worked to evacuate people showing symptoms of the deadly hantavirus, after a suspected outbreak aboard that has killed three people.