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The World Health Organization has urged ongoing monitoring of passengers and crew from the Hondius cruise ship as a Dutch crew member has tested positive for Andes virus. Cases have reached 12 with three deaths; authorities emphasise containment and cautious quarantines as disembarkations continue.
The Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi has appeared in Manhattan federal court facing eight counts including conspiracy to provide material support to Kata’ib Hizballah and Iran's IRGC. He pleads not guilty, saying he is in a war situation and that children and women are being killed by rockets. He is held in federal custody amid ongoing investigations into suspected attacks in Europe and North America.
A 32-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a string of terrorism offences tied to a coordinated European campaign. He says he is a prisoner of war, while authorities link the attacks to a network operated from Baghdad amid escalating security fears.
England has secured a last-16 spot after overturning a 1-0 deficit with Gordon assisting Kane’s brace; attention shifts to penalties and Tuchel’s preparation ahead of a clash with Mexico. Penalty strategy and shootout readiness dominate coverage as teams progress through the World Cup.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, then fell 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 32. Vozinha starred with seven saves against Spain, while diaspora players and Cape Verdeans abroad celebrated the underdog story and the nation’s rising football profile.
Luxury hotel brands are entering the cruise space, offering mega-yacht-like experiences on shorter, curated itineraries. The trend includes brands like Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman, moving beyond traditional cruise models as ultrawealthy travelers seek exclusive, shipboard living with extensive amenities.
The Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has ended. The ship completed last quarantine in May and resumed sailing in mid-June. No new cases have been reported since 25 May. WHO is coordinating ongoing studies with 21 countries to improve diagnostics, treatment, and vaccines.
The peanut butter floor by Wim T. Schippers has reopened at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam for a two-month show. The installation uses peanut butter to cover a hexagonal floor, with brand Calvé donating the spread. The piece is a hallmark of the artist’s provocative, playful approach to art, first created in 1969, and the event also honors his unconventional burial.