Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Can CCTV really stop children being abused in nurseries?
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.

Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.