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Four nations—Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan—will make their World Cup debuts at the 2026 tournament. Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify, faces Germany in its opener, while Cape Verde's captain reflects on years of progress.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, where the two leaders visited the Colosseum, exchanged gifts, and discussed boosting trade to €20 billion by 2029. The trip, the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Italy in 26 years, also saw the countries elevate their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership.
A South Korean oil tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since the U.S.-Iran war began. The vessel, carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, received passage approval from Iran. Meanwhile, South Korea's oceans minister opposed Iran's reported push to charge transit fees.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow sees no conditions for strategic stability talks with the US or broader security dialogue with the West, citing Washington's approach, NATO actions, and France's nuclear umbrella plans. The remarks underscore continued deadlock amid heightened nuclear signaling in Europe.
India's Tata Electronics has partnered with Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML to build the country's first front-end semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat, with an $11bn investment. The deal is seen as a major step in India's ambitions to become a global technology and AI player, though experts caution about the long timeline and competitive challenges.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, arrived at the Port of Rotterdam on Monday. The remaining 25 crew members and two medical personnel disembarked for quarantine, while the ship is set to undergo decontamination. Authorities and the WHO assess public risk as low.
South Korea's national football team has begun its pre-World Cup training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah, with head coach Hong Myung-bo unveiling a 26-man squad that includes several K League players and surprising selections. The team will play friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador before opening the tournament against Czechia on June 11, with a focus on acclimating to high altitude and overcoming injury concerns.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, is set to dock in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 18, 2026, with 27 crew and medical staff still on board. The WHO maintains a low global risk assessment, while cases and deaths have been reported across multiple countries. Quarantine and monitoring measures are in place for those who disembarked.
Crowds lining up for Swatch's limited-edition Royal Pop watch, created with Audemars Piguet, caused chaos at stores in Europe and New York, leading to closures and police interventions. French police fired teargas near Paris, and incidents were reported in several other cities. The watch, priced at about £335, has been resold for far higher amounts online.
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, has tested positive for the virus. The patient is stable with mild symptoms and is in hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. Three people connected to the outbreak have died, and health officials say the risk to the general population remains low.
Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing the 1994 Rwandan genocide, died in custody in The Hague at age 91. The UN tribunal has ordered an inquiry into his death. Kabuga was ruled unfit to stand trial due to dementia, leaving survivors without a final verdict.
Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision contestant, has advanced to the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna after a series of well-received rehearsals. His journey has been marked by boycotts from five countries, anti-Israel protests, and heightened security measures, including FBI support against cyber threats.
The Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna features 25 countries, including Israel, despite a boycott by five nations over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. Finland's duo and Australia's Delta Goodrem lead the bookmakers' favorites, while protests and counter-demonstrations mark the event.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands has elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on semiconductors, trade, and renewable energy. The visit highlights India's push to diversify its supply chains beyond China and attract European investment.
The UK and 45 other Council of Europe members have signed a political declaration endorsing the use of third-country hubs for rejected asylum seekers. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and legal experts who fear it weakens protections under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, have had their quarantine in Bullsbrook, Western Australia extended until June 23. Two additional cases linked to the ship prompted the extension, as health authorities follow WHO advice on the virus's 42-day incubation period.
The US-China trade war is entering a new phase marked by legal confrontations and expanded export controls, including China's extraterritorial rare earth restrictions that could impact European and Ukrainian supply chains. Both Washington and Beijing are building rival regulatory regimes, leaving global businesses in a difficult position.
Delta Goodrem dazzled at the Eurovision 2026 grand final in Vienna, finishing fourth for Australia. Bulgaria's Dara claimed the title with 'Bangaranga,' marking the nation's first Eurovision win. Goodrem's performance earned widespread praise, though Australia's wait for a first victory continues.
France's 'Choose France for Higher Education' scheme would raise non-EU student tuition fees by 16 times, drawing criticism from student groups while some economists argue it's necessary to fund universities. The plan highlights broader European differences in how international students are charged.
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.