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Middle East Conflict

live UK deploys warship to Hormuz as Israeli strike kills at least seven in Lebanon - Middle East conflict on 10 May

Tensions around Hormuz remain high as the UK Ministry of Defence repositions the warship HMS Dragon for a possible multinational shipping protection mission, while Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least seven people have been killed following an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.

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Hantavirus

live MV Hondius arrives off Tenerife as passengers set for evacuation

Health authorities are monitoring a widening hantavirus alert after new suspected cases emerged in Spain and on a remote South Atlantic island, days after an outbreak on a cruise ship left three people dead and several others infected.

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Azerbaijan-Slovakia

Fico cites Azerbaijan’s sovereign policy as Aliyev thanks Slovak leader for support

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has cited Azerbaijan as an example of what he described as a sovereign foreign policy, recalling remarks made by President Ilham Aliyev during talks in Yerevan, where he sharply criticised resolutions adopted against his country by the European Parliament.

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China Export

China's exports surge as overseas buyers rush orders

China’s exports grew faster than expected in April, as overseas buyers moved quickly to secure supplies amid fears that the conflict involving Iran could drive up global energy and transport costs.

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Russia-Ukraine

Russia holds scaled-back Victory Day parade, rejects prolonged ceasefire

Russia is holding a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026, reflecting heightened security concerns and the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.