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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.
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 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.
During a three-day visit to Canberra, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed multiple agreements to deepen cooperation on energy, defence, and critical minerals, including a joint declaration on economic security. The moves come amid shared concerns about economic coercion, China's growing power, and shifting US priorities in the region.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will return from injury before the season ends, but conflicting reports from Egyptian officials suggest the forward may miss the rest of the Premier League campaign. Salah’s departure from Anfield and his World Cup participation are both in focus.
Global rice supply faces a perfect storm as the Iran war disrupts fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, China's export ban tightens markets, and El Niño threatens output in Southeast Asia. Farmers are cutting back on planting, rice prices are climbing, and UN agencies warn of a potential food security crisis just as the world's biggest exporters report record crops.
New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected Brenton Tarrant's attempt to overturn his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, ruling his arguments were 'utterly devoid of merit'. The court found his claims of coercion due to prison conditions were inconsistent with evidence from prison authorities and mental health professionals.
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has released its interim report, recommending reforms to gun laws, policing of Jewish festivals, and counter-terrorism coordination. The report found the national counter-terrorism plan had not been updated since 2019 and that agencies had shifted resources away from counter-terrorism, amid warnings of complacency.
FIFA has amended its regulations to allow the exiled Afghan women's football team, Afghan Women United, to compete in official international matches, ending a ban that began after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The decision, announced after years of advocacy, enables the team to aim for the 2028 Olympics, though they will miss the 2027 World Cup.
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of 2027 to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL debut, on a tax-free deal reportedly worth over $1 million a season. South Sydney's Alex Johnston is set to become the first signing on a one-year, $325,000 tax-free contract. The moves signal the Chiefs' aggressive recruitment drive as the NRL expands to 19 teams.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
India and New Zealand have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, cutting tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India and opening new opportunities for services and investment. The deal, inked in New Delhi, comes amid global trade turmoil and is seen as a step toward diversification for both economies.
Australia has signed a landmark US$7 billion contract with Japan for 11 Mogami-class frigates, a deal that could set a template for Tokyo's expanding defence exports. Analysts see the agreement as a step towards reducing regional reliance on the US and building a new network of defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
Nelly Korda claimed her third major title with a five-shot victory at the Chevron Championship, returning to world No. 1. The American led from start to finish, tying records along the way, while Patty Tavatanakit and Yin Ruoning shared second.
South Korea's Army chief met with counterparts from Britain, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to discuss peninsular security and military cooperation. The state arms procurement agency also pledged to advance defense ties during a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong.
South Korea and Australia will begin a joint excavation project next week to recover the remains of an Australian soldier missing since the Korean War. The effort coincides with the 75th anniversary of a key battle in Gapyeong, where Commonwealth forces fought Chinese troops. Separately, South Korea has identified the remains of another of its soldiers, raising the total to 273.
South Korean and Canadian army troops have begun their first joint high-tech military exercise at the Korea Combat Training Center, marking a deepening of bilateral defense ties. The drills coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong, a key moment in the Korean War, and reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Iranian officials say the national football team is fully prepared to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, but participation remains conditional on safety guarantees and visas for players with Revolutionary Guard ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed Iran's participation, while US President Donald Trump has voiced no objection.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced that Pacific leaders had invoked the Biketawa Declaration in response to looming fuel shortages, citing the Middle East crisis. However, confusion persists over whether the declaration was properly endorsed, as some leaders were reportedly not consulted. Fuel prices have risen, and some Pacific nations have already taken emergency measures.
A New Zealand minister's description of a planned free-trade agreement with India as a 'butter chicken tsunami' has sparked accusations of racism and thrown the deal's parliamentary path into doubt. The ruling coalition is split, with NZ First withdrawing support, and the government may need opposition votes to pass the legislation.