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This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2025

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2025

Suspected Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 — WHO

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Picture shows a large expedition cruise ship named HONDIUS sailing through calm, cold waters. The vessel has a dark blue hull and white upper decks, with bright orange lifeboats mounted along the sides. The design and equipment suggest it’s built for polar or remote‑region exploration.
In the background, tall mountains rise sharply but are partly hidden by thick mist and low clouds, giving the scene a dramatic, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The overall mood is quiet, isolated, and adventurous — the kind of setting associated with Arctic or Antarctic voyages.

Picture shows a large expedition cruise ship named HONDIUS sailing through calm, cold waters. The vessel has a dark blue hull and white upper decks, with bright orange lifeboats mounted along the sides. The design and equipment suggest it’s built for polar or remote‑region exploration.
In the background, tall mountains rise sharply but are partly hidden by thick mist and low clouds, giving the scene a dramatic, almost otherworldly atmosphere. The overall mood is quiet, isolated, and adventurous — the kind of setting associated with Arctic or Antarctic voyages.

Hantavirus outbreak at sea: Who is legally obliged to help?

Hantavirus outbreak at sea: Who is legally obliged to help?

Over a hundred people are stranded on a cruise ship after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Who is obligated to help?

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DW | In Good Shape | Prostata - Still aus DW-Beitrag

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

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A screenshot from a computer game about the Holocaust. It shows woman carrying a briefcase being looked at by a man with a military uniform.

A screenshot from a computer game about the Holocaust. It shows woman carrying a briefcase being looked at by a man with a military uniform.

Can games tell Holocaust stories responsibly?

Can games tell Holocaust stories responsibly?

Some games show the Holocaust can be addressed — if handled carefully.

AI apps on a smartphone

AI apps on a smartphone

AI chatbot falsely accuses journalist of crimes

AI chatbot falsely accuses journalist of crimes

Copilot falsely linked a journalist to crimes, exposing personal data and AI hallucinations.

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DW | In Good Shape | Screening Prostatakrebs - Still aus NDR-Beitrag

Prostate cancer: The shift in early detection

Prostate cancer: The shift in early detection

Germany now combines PSA tests with imaging to detect serious disease earlier and tailor treatment.

Rice grains are reflected on a waterdrop at a paddy field in Antian Village of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture

Rice grains are reflected on a waterdrop at a paddy field in Antian Village of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture

When seeds 'hear' rain, they 'decide' to sprout — study

When seeds 'hear' rain, they 'decide' to sprout — study

Scientists say rice seeds that respond to vibrations produced by rainfall grow faster and have an advantage to survive.

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Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

An archive photo of flooding in Johannesburg South Africa

An archive photo of flooding in Johannesburg South Africa

AfricaLink News: May 5

AfricaLink News: May 5

Disappearances and bodies found floating in rivers spark public concern in Tanzania

North Korean farm in the field, along the Yalu River, in Sakchu county, North Phyongan Province, North Korea

North Korean farm in the field, along the Yalu River, in Sakchu county, North Phyongan Province, North Korea

North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops

North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops

The country's state-run news has said much of the country has been hit by an unusually severe drought.

The Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur silhouetted against a deep red sunrise sky during a heatwave in Paris, France.

The Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur silhouetted against a deep red sunrise sky during a heatwave in Paris, France.

Extreme weather and green energy on the rise in Europe

Extreme weather and green energy on the rise in Europe

Europe's climate extremes hit new records in 2025 — but renewables overtook fossil fuels for the first time.

Storm clouds gather over rooftops in Tehran, Iran, in 2022

Storm clouds gather over rooftops in Tehran, Iran, in 2022

Fact check: Cloud seeding didn't make it rain in Iran

Fact check: Cloud seeding didn't make it rain in Iran

Social media claims that the alleged destruction of a UAE climate center caused intense rain in Iran are misleading.

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Visitors drape cloth over themselves to shield from the heat in New Delhi

India heat wave: Delhi to get relief, others swelter

India heat wave: Delhi to get relief, others swelter

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Assamese girls wearing traditional Mekhela Chadar perform Bihu folk dance during the Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India

Assamese girls wearing traditional Mekhela Chadar perform Bihu folk dance during the Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India

Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals

Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals

Rooted in ecological renewal, rural Indian communities mark spring festivals against the backdrop of climate change.

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A Ferris wheel and a climbing frame, both overgrown with vines and trees, looking old and unstable

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Close-up of a person's hands holding boxes of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro

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A customer holds a Valor Industries LLC California-compliant AR-15 style rifle

A customer holds a Valor Industries LLC California-compliant AR-15 style rifle

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The image shows a person reclining in a white, padded medical treatment chair inside a modern health clinic. A thin transparent tube is connected to the person’s arm and leads to an intravenous infusion system positioned on the right side, where a fluid bag is hanging from a metal stand. The person is wearing dark, long-sleeved clothing and is holding a sheet of paper or booklet in one hand, resting it on the lap.
The surrounding space appears clean and clinical but softly designed. Behind the chair are light wooden panels arranged horizontally, decorated with green plants that give the room a calm, curated look. To the right of the chair are medical carts and shelves holding devices, containers, and cables, neatly organized. Additional white seating and equipment are visible in the background.

The image shows a person reclining in a white, padded medical treatment chair inside a modern health clinic. A thin transparent tube is connected to the person’s arm and leads to an intravenous infusion system positioned on the right side, where a fluid bag is hanging from a metal stand. The person is wearing dark, long-sleeved clothing and is holding a sheet of paper or booklet in one hand, resting it on the lap.
The surrounding space appears clean and clinical but softly designed. Behind the chair are light wooden panels arranged horizontally, decorated with green plants that give the room a calm, curated look. To the right of the chair are medical carts and shelves holding devices, containers, and cables, neatly organized. Additional white seating and equipment are visible in the background.

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A glowing meteorite lights up the sky over Solingen, Germany, on March 8, 2026

A glowing meteorite lights up the sky over Solingen, Germany, on March 8, 2026

UFOs: 'Most are reported by people out for an evening smoke'

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A visitor walks by a billboard showing a young smiling Korean woman with beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week event in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2025.

A visitor walks by a billboard showing a young smiling Korean woman with beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week event in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2025.

How South Korea's K-beauty trend boosts soft power

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