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Argentine scientists are collecting rodents in Ushuaia to determine whether the city was the source of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The ship set sail from Ushuaia on April 1, and investigators are trying to pinpoint where and when the initial infection occurred, as local officials question the link.
The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases of Andes hantavirus among passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says there is no indication of mutation, and recommends a 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts.
The United States has waived visa bond requirements for FIFA World Cup ticket holders from 50 countries, provided they have valid tickets and registered via FIFA PASS. The move exempts five African qualifying nations but leaves fans from Iran and Haiti banned, while Senegal and Ivory Coast face partial restrictions.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the work to contain a hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship is not over, while stressing the risk of a larger outbreak remains low. All passengers and crew have been evacuated from the ship in the Canary Islands, with cases confirmed in multiple countries and three deaths reported.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to resign after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, with over 70 Labour MPs publicly calling for his departure and several ministerial aides stepping down. Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong and insists no leadership contest has been triggered, while some cabinet ministers urge an orderly transition.
Argentine health officials say it is ‘almost zero’ that a Dutch cruise passenger contracted hantavirus in Ushuaia, citing incubation periods. The MV Hondius outbreak killed three, and experts note the Andes strain’s person-to-person transmission is rare.
Two new suspected hantavirus cases have been reported in Spain and Tristan da Cunha, linked to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The UK military parachuted medical personnel and oxygen to the remote island to assist a British national, as the WHO maintains the global risk remains low.
Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracing passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected. The virus has killed three people, and eight others are suspected to have contracted it, as the WHO monitors citizens in at least 12 countries.
Two UK nationals who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship during a hantavirus outbreak have returned to the UK and are self-isolating, according to health officials. The pair, who left the ship in late April, are not showing symptoms, while a British crew member was medically evacuated. The outbreak has killed three people, and authorities are monitoring and isolating other British nationals at a facility in northern England.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Al Jazeera reports the match schedule, group draws, and tournament format, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New Jersey.
The Canary Islands' regional leader has refused to allow a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to dock, citing safety concerns, while Spain's central government says it should be permitted. Three people have died, and the WHO reports multiple cases, though it stresses low public risk.
South Africa's Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, reassured the public as contact tracing continues after confirmation of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship. The World Health Organisation is coordinating an international response, while the Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health calls for transparency and ongoing public communication.
The World Health Organization suspects human-to-human transmission of hantavirus occurred among close contacts on a cruise ship off Cape Verde, where three passengers have died. The risk to the wider public remains low, according to the agency.
Three passengers have died and others have fallen ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO says the risk to the public remains low, while repatriation efforts are underway for symptomatic passengers.
At least three people have died and several others have fallen ill from a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. The World Health Organization is coordinating an investigation, with the ship currently held near Cape Verde. The risk to the general public is considered low.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to express 'profound concern' over recent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. At least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians have been killed in recent weeks, prompting diplomatic action and voluntary evacuation of some Nigerians.
Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness has called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize, arguing that awarding such honors is not within FIFA's mandate and risks politicizing the sport. The call follows FIFA's decision to award the inaugural prize to US President Donald Trump in December, which drew criticism from football officials and players, amid concerns about the impact of Trump's policies on African teams and fans.
Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta has appointed himself defence minister following a wave of attacks and the killing of his predecessor. The move was announced in a televised address, as regional security concerns persist, including an Islamic State attack in Nigeria and international worries over the forgotten war in Sudan.
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the La Liga season after sustaining a hamstring injury while scoring the winning penalty against Celta Vigo. According to his club, he is still expected to be fit for the 2026 World Cup with Spain. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is doubtful for the upcoming El Clasico due to a thigh injury, adding to the injury concerns ahead of the tournament.
A first-ever detailed analysis by WHO and Gavi reveals that measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000, with over 500 million children protected. Despite significant progress, the continent remains off track towards key immunization targets, with uneven coverage and persistent challenges.