Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 05:32:27 GMT
Clinical Barcelona capture back-to-back La Liga title, beat arch rivals Real Madrid 2-0
Barcelona [Spain], May 11 (ANI): Striker Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres delivered early blows, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid by 2-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday night and capturing their second La Liga title in a row. The La Liga toppers needed just one point from their 'El Clasico' showdown against Real Madrid, but their opponents, struggling with a lot of behind the scenes chaos since past few days, were far f
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 03:25:07 GMT
Toronto KOI finishes 4-1 at CDL Major 3 qualifying
(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK)Toronto KOI moved up to second in the standings with a victory on Sunday, the final day of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major.G2 Minnesota and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 3 of Week 3. OpTic Texas, which had concluded its five-match slate on Saturday, finished atop the standings as the only unbeaten team
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 02:46:04 GMT
(SP)SPAIN-BARCELONA-FOOTBALL-LA LIGA-BARCELONA VS REAL MADRID
(260511) -- BARCELONA, May 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fermin Lopez (2nd R) of FC Barcelona vies with Trend Alexander-Arnold (1st R) of Real Madrid during the 35th round Spanish LaLiga football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF in Barcelona, Spain, May 10, 2026. Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 23:55:13 GMT
Lucas Herbert goes wire-to-wire at LIV Golf Virginia, earns U.S. Open spot
(Photo credit: Jack Power-Imagn Images)Lucas Herbert has won golf tournaments around the world. He finally has his first title on LIV Golf.The Australian completed a wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf Virginia by posting a final-round 3-under-par 69 on Sunday at Trump National DC in Potomac Falls, Va.Herbert went 24 under par for the week, four strokes better than runner-up Sergio Garcia of Spain (fi
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 23:31:14 GMT
British army parachutes hantavirus response team to remote island
The remote overseas territory of Tristan da Cunha in the southern Atlantic has no airstrip and can only be reached by seaThe British Army has airdropped a team of medics accompanied by paratroopers to treat a suspected hantavirus case on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. The patient was among the passengers who left the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius before the deadly outbreak was c
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 22:05:11 GMT
Alexander Zverev, Rafael Jodar forge ahead in Rome
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated fast-rising Belgian Alexander Blockx for the second time in as many weeks while Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar battled past a home favorite during the third round of the Italian Open on Sunday.Zverev defeated Blockx 6-4, 6-1 in Rome nine days after the German handed Blockx a 6-2, 7-5 exit from the Madrid Open semifinals.Blockx,
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 21:45:08 GMT
Floating quarantine: hantavirus evacuation operation unfolds off Tenerife
By Sunday evening, the repatriation effort had already moved 94 passengers of 19 different nationalities off the ship. The Spanish health ministry said the final evacuation flight was expected to depart on Monday afternoon.TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- At around 5:30 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) on Sunday, the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, slowly entered the waters
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:25:09 GMT
Spain's Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Juan Barbosa)Spain's World Cup roster appeared to take another blow when midfielder Nico Williams departed Sunday's La Liga game for Athletic Club with an apparent left leg injury.Williams was replaced in the 36th minute against Valencia with a distraught look on his face. He was later on the bench with a pad on his left hamstring as Valencia finished off a 1-0 victory.Willia
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:59:00 GMT
'Healthy and asymptomatic': Indian Embassy confirms safety of Indian crew on MV Hondius amid Hantavirus case
Madrid [Spain], May 11 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Spain on Sunday confirmed that the two Indian nationals onboard the Hantavirus-hit MV Hondius vessel are healthy and asymptomatic. The Embassy said that the Ambassador is in close contact with the Spanish authorities and the two Indian nationals (crew members) and is regularly monitoring the situation to assure the well-being and safety of the Indian national
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 15:35:37 GMT
Barcelona extend condolences to Hansi Flick after father's passing
Barcelona [Spain], May 10 (ANI): Barcelona has expressed condolences to head coach Hansi Flick following the passing of his father, offering support to him and his family during the difficult time ahead of the El Clasico against Real Madrid on Monday.In a message posted on X, the club said the entire Blaugrana family stands in solidarity with Flick.'FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to sen
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 14:55:16 GMT
Mercury brace for heated battle vs. Valkyries
(Photo credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images)The Phoenix Mercury will jump right from the microwave into the frying pan Sunday night when they complete a season-opening road back-to-back with a visit to the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.One day after the Valkyries traveled north to secure a 91-80 win at Seattle on the WNBA's Opening Night, the Mercury stunned the Las Vegas Aces 99-66 on the defendin
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:33:00 GMT
La Liga: Kylian Mbappe ruled out of El Clasico as injury-hit Real Madrid face title-defining test against Barcelona
Barcelona [Spain], May 10 (ANI): Real Madrid have suffered a major setback ahead of Sunday's El Clasico after French superstar Kylian Mbappe was ruled out following a failed late fitness test, dealing a significant blow to Carlo Ancelotti's side in a potentially title-deciding clash against rivals FC Barcelona.The 27-year-old Mbappe, who has been struggling with a muscle injury in his left leg, was unable to com
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:32:31 GMT
Messi calls Lamine Yamal "the best" player of new generation, reflects on rivalry with Ronaldo
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Football icon Lionel Messi has hailed rising Spanish talent Lamine Yamal as the 'best' young player of new generation, while also reflecting on his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.Speaking at an Adidas event for a FIFA World Cup 2026 promotional campaign, Messi said Yamal stood out among the new generation of footballers due to his performances and long-term potentia
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:16:00 GMT
FOCUS | Spanish authorities evacuate hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
(260510) -- TENERIFE, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Evacuation preparations are underway for the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius at the Port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife in Spain, May 10, 2026. Spanish authorities launched an operation on Sunday to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. Earlier, the vessel anchored off the Port of G
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:32:21 GMT
Spain: Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Tenerife as WHO oversees passenger evacuation
Tenerife [Spain], May 10 (ANI): The MV Hondius, at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths, arrived at the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife on Sunday, where an international operation is underway to safely disembark and repatriate passengers, according to CNN.As the ship anchored off Tenerife at sunrise, small boats with flashing sirens approached the vessel while medical personnel and officials
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:20 GMT
World Insights: Hantavirus outbreak proves deadly, but pandemic unlikely
Experts say the outbreak, while serious, is unlikely to spread widely due to the virus' transmission profile.BRUSSELS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship scheduled to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday has killed three people, with passengers to be transferred directly to waiting aircraft under strict isolation. Global health officials and experts have rule
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 07:46:14 GMT
FOCUS | Hantavirus-hit ship MV Hondius arrives off Port of Granadilla on Spanish island of Tenerife
(260510) -- TENERIFE, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius is seen off the Port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife in Spain, May 10, 2026. The cruise ship arrived off here early Sunday, where Spanish authorities will launch a large-scale operation to evacuate passengers and part of the crew following the deadly outbreak onboard. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 04:59:56 GMT
"OCI applications growing": EAM Jaishankar assures easier access for Trinidad and Tobago's Indian-origin community
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) highlighted India's deepening engagement with the Indian-origin community in Trinidad and Tobago, recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement extending Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) eligibility to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora. The minister also highlighted the growing interes
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 04:32:25 GMT
EAM Jaishankar concludes Trinidad and Tobago visit with diaspora outreach
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago with an interaction with the Indian community, highlighting the enduring cultural and historical bonds shared between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he had 'concluded' his 'visit with an interaction with the Indian community,' where he u
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:55:15 GMT
Jannik Sinner extends ATP 1000 win streak to 29 in Rome
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)World No. 1 Jannik Sinner extended his ATP 1000 match winning streak to 29 on Saturday with a routine 6-3, 6-4 victory over Austria's Sebastian Ofner at the Italian Open.Sinner, who hails from Italy, fell in the 2025 finals of the tournament in Rome to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian is attempting to capture the 'Career Golden Masters,' winning all nine ATP Master
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:17:36 GMT
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona
The procession carried photos of relatives who fought Nazi Germany in WWIIClashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and several former Soviet republics on May 9 with military parades and Immortal Regiment marc
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:17:36 GMT
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona (VIDEO)
The procession carried photos of relatives who fought Nazi Germany in WWII
Clashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.
Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and several
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 23:58:28 GMT
Jaishankar inaugurates agro-processing facility, launches permanent Prosthetics Centre in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) jointly handed over an agro-processing facility and inaugurated a permanent Prosthetics Centre in Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit to the Caribbean twin-island nation.In a post on X, EAM stated that the agro-processing facility in South Trinidad was handed over alongside Prime Minister
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 22:15:39 GMT
WHO chief dismisses another Covid fears over hantavirus plague ship
The passengers of the MV Hondius are set to be medically assessed and evacuated under strict protocols after the vessel reaches Tenerife, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has saidThe arrival of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship off Spain's Tenerife poses little risk of contagion to local residents, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.The D
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:36:43 GMT
Doubles of Flavour: EAM enjoys "true taste" of Trinidad & Tobago with PM Persad-Bissessar
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar got a taste of Trinidad and Tobago's famous street food, doubles, alongside Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Saturday, celebrating both culinary delight and cultural connection.PM Persad-Bissessar described the moment as a chance to share the essence of Trinidad and Tobago with the Indian diplomat. In
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:09:12 GMT
EAM Jaishankar visits Nelson Island, marks arrival of first Girmitiyas in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday visited Nelson Island, the historic site where the first Girmitiyas arrived in Trinidad and Tobago.Jaishankar joined Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for a Quick Impact Project on Nelson Island.Reflecting on the visit, Jaishankar wrote on X, 'Joined PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar for
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:15:15 GMT
Hantavirus-hit ship expected in Canaries on Sunday: Spanish health minister
Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia stressed that there are currently no new contacts in Spain linked to confirmed hantavirus cases and reiterated that "the risk to the population remains low."MADRID, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said on Saturday that the cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife between
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:19:09 GMT
Arsenal keeping guard up against desperate West Ham
(Photo credit: Reuters/Matthew Childs)Arsenal will try to take a giant step toward their first Premier League title since 2003-04 on Sunday when they visit a West Ham United side fighting to avoid relegation.After Manchester City's 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday night, league leaders Arsenal (23-5-7, 76 points) now control their own destiny in the title race. If they win their last three league matches, Ma
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:15:25 GMT
#(SP)CHINA-SUZHOU-CLIMBING-WORLD SERIES WUJIANG-MEN'S LEAD FINAL (CN)
(260509) -- SUZHOU, May 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Suzuki Neo of Japan celebrates after the men's lead final at World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 9, 2026. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 07:04:20 GMT
EAM Jaishankar holds extensive talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM to deepen bilateral ties
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar on Friday (local time) said that he held extensive discussions with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her Cabinet colleagues on strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and Trinidad and Tobago. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he ' sat down this evening with PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and h
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 03:31:50 GMT
EAM Jaishankar meets veteran cricketer Brian Lara on his official tour of Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met the legendary cricketer of the West Indies, Brian Lara, in Trinidad and Tobago during the final leg of his three-nation official tour in the Caribbean.He shared a post on X with photos of himself alongside the former batter and wrote, 'With the one and only @BrianLara'.Lara is widely regarde
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 02:31:18 GMT
EAM meets Trinidad and Tobago PM Persad-Bissessar, hands over Made-in-India laptops
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during his visit to the Caribbean nation as part of his ongoing three-nation tour and joined her in presenting Made-in-India laptops to Trinbagonian school children, while both sides also concluded a series of agreements aimed at deepening bil
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 00:30:56 GMT
"Pleasure to be back": EAM Jaishankar arrives in Trinidad and Tobago for final leg of three-nation tour
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) arrived in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the final leg of his three-nation official tour in the Caribbean, following his engagement in Jamaica and Suriname.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated that he was pleased to be back in the country. He was welcomed by the Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago,
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 23:05:11 GMT
Lucas Herbert fires 63, extends lead to 6 at LIV Golf Virginia
(Photo credit: John (Jack) Power-Imagn Images)Australia's Lucas Herbert bettered his stellar first round by a shot and opened up a six-shot gulf between him and the field at LIV Golf Virginia on Friday in Potomac Falls, Va.Herbert's 9-under-par 63 rocketed him to 17 under for the event at Trump National DC. Spaniard Sergio Garcia (67), at 11 under, is the only player within nine shots of Herbert, while En
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 22:55:13 GMT
Jessica Pegula coasts to victory in Rome opener
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)On a day where many seeded competitors were upset, No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula faced minimal resistance in her Italian Open opener Friday, coasting to a 6-4, 6-0 defeat of Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez in Rome.Pegula, who lost her second match in her last tournament at Madrid, was clinical in this match, facing just one break point while converting 4 of 7 on Sonmez's serve.<
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:13 GMT
Real Madrid fine Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni EUR500,000 each after training altercation
Madrid [Spain], May 8 (ANI): Real Madrid has imposed a heavy financial penalty of EUR500,000 on players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after both were involved in an altercation during Thursday's training ahead of the clash against Barcelona on May 11 (Monday).Notably, the incident between Valverde and Tchouameni followed another similar exchange during Wednesday's training session, escalating tension
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:01:43 GMT
'The Only Way is Essex' star Jake Hall passes away after sustaining head injuries in accident
Los Angeles [US], May 8 (ANI): Actor Jake Hall, known for featuring on ITV reality show 'The Only Way is Essex', has passed away at 35. According to Deadline, Hall sustained head injuries and died after an accident at a villa in Majorca, Spain. 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities,' a spokesperson for the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth &am
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 18:55:10 GMT
Lionel Messi: Neymar 'deserves' another World Cup run for Brazil
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes/File Photo)Count Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi among those who thinks that Neymar should compete for his native Brazil in the upcoming World Cup.Messi, who played with Neymar for four seasons at Barcelona and another two at Paris Saint-Germain before both moved on in 2023, admitted he does not consider himself objective about the 34-year-old playe
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Hantavirus Cruise Crisis: Spain Begins Evacuations
Spanish authorities are preparing large-scale evacuations from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship as concerns grow over infections linked to the vessel, while health officials continue to stress that the situation is not comparable to COVID-19. The MV Hondius, carrying nearly 150 people, is expected to reach Tenerife in the Canary Islands over the weekend, where controlled disembarkation procedures will take place.<
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 04:32:22 GMT
La Liga: Federico Valverde to miss El Clasico against Barcelona
Madrid [Spain], May 8 (ANI): Real Madrid's Federico Valverde will miss the upcoming high-stakes El Clasico clash against Barcelona after Los Blancos confirmed that the midfielder has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma.The development comes after the midfielder was involved in an altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. There was no reported injury with the 26-year-old French international....[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 01:19:21 GMT
Valkyries to begin sophomore season vs. revamped Storm
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)The expansion Golden State Valkyries took the WNBA by surprise last year, finishing with a record above .500 and making the playoffs.Their second season, which begins Friday at the Seattle Storm, is off to a head-scratching start.On draft night, the Valkyries sent the rights to the No. 8 pick, LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, to Seattle for the rights to the No. 16 p
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 23:55:12 GMT
Lucas Herbert (64) on top at LIV Golf Virginia
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)Lucas Herbert of Australia eagled the par-5 second hole at Trump National DC on his way to an 8-under-par 64, staking himself to a two-shot lead after one round of LIV Golf Virginia on Thursday in Potomac Falls, Va.Herbert, 30, has won on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Asian Tour but is still seeking his first LIV title in his third year with the league.To hea
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 21:55:18 GMT
Alexander Blockx maintains form, wins Rome opener in 3 sets
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)After his run to the semifinals last week in Madrid, Belgian up-and-comer Alexander Blockx had to sweat out a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win against Italian Federico Cina for his opening match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.Blockx, 21, had the best showing at an ATP Masters 1000 event of his young career when he took down top-10 opponent Felix Auger
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:15 GMT
U.S. MF Johnny Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks before World Cup
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso is dealing with a 'high-grade' sprain in his right ankle just five weeks before the World Cup, Atletico Madrid announced on Thursday.'He will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions in the gym, and the progress of his recovery will determine his return to competition,' the La Liga club posted on X.Cardoso, 24, susta
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:29 GMT
Amanda Anisimova WDs from Rome with wrist injury
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday with a left wrist injury.The 24-year-old American was replaced in Rome by lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse of Romania for a second-round match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.Anisimova has yet to play in a clay-court event this season, having previously withdrawn from the
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 12:56:10 GMT
Deadly Hantavirus Prompts Passenger Hunt Across Europe and Africa
Authorities across Europe and Africa are racing to trace passengers linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius after a deadly hantavirus outbreak left at least three people dead and several others infected during a voyage across the South Atlantic.The outbreak has triggered an international health response involving multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland and Germa
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 03:44:34 GMT
PSG edge Bayern Munich in thriller to reach second straight UEFA Champions League final
Munich [Germany], May 7 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked their place in a second consecutive UEFA Champions League final after battling to a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the semi-final second leg, sealing a dramatic 6-5 aggregate victory in Bavaria.Defending champions PSG arrived in Germany holding a slender advantage from the first leg, and Luis Enrique's men wasted little time tightening their grip
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:17 GMT
Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi, BJP on 'historic' West Bengal poll victory
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Wednesday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what she described as a 'resounding and historic electoral victory' in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, where the BJP secured 207 seats.In a post on X, Persad-Bissessar said the victor
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:10 GMT
Alexandra Eala fights for victory during rain-soaked day in Rome
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Alexandra Eala saved six of nine break points on Wednesday and rallied in the final set to register a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Magdalena Frech of Poland to win an Internazionali BNL d'Italia first-round match on a soggy day in Rome.After rolling through the opening set, the Philippines native encountered trouble throughout the next two sets before dispatching Frec
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 20:19:29 GMT
Lakers G Luka Doncic frustrated and unsure of return
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic broke his silence Wednesday about the hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early April.He told reporters at the team hotel in Oklahoma City he doesn't know when he can rejoin the Lakers, who lost 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Thunder on Tuesday night.'It's very frustra
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:56 GMT
Spain urges EU to resist Trumps sanctions
PM Pedro Sanchez has called on Brussels to shield the International Criminal Court from US pressure over its war crimes case against IsraelThe European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel's alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said.In 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:56 GMT
Spain urges EU to resist Trump's sanctions
PM Pedro Sanchez has called on Brussels to shield the International Criminal Court from US pressure over its war crimes case against Israel
The European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel's alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sa
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 18:40:33 GMT
FIFA extends Argentina player's ban to 2 World Cup matches
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)Argentina forward Gianluca Prestianni could miss the first two matches of this summer's World Cup after FIFA agreed to extend his ban for verbally abusing Brazil's Vinicius Junior.UEFA suspended Prestianni, 20, for six matches for an incident on Feb. 17. Playing for Portugal's Benfica in a Champions League match, Prestianni was accused of racially abusing the
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 16:49:57 GMT
Hantavirus: How dangerous is the cruise ship outbreak
A rat-borne pathogen has killed three people and sparked a public health panicA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has caught global media attention and triggered a lot of COVID trauma. The Dutch-flagged passenger ship the MV Hondius was cleared on Wednesday to dock in the Canary Islands, after three passengers were evacuated at Cape Verde.Seven people aboard the M
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 13:35:10 GMT
Aamby Valley City: India's Most Iconic Destination for Weddings, Leisure & Luxury Escapes
SMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 6: In today's world, travellers and celebrators are no longer looking for just a venue or a holiday--they are looking for an experience. A place that offers grandeur for weddings, serenity for leisure, adventure for thrill-seekers, and unforgettable moments for every generation.That destination is Aamby Valley City.Spread across over 10,000 acres in the pristin
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:22 GMT
Fire Point fiasco: Did Zelenskys cronies scam the Europeans
The EU is pumping money into a company thats secretly run by one of the most corrupt members of Vladimir Zelenskys inner circleWith €90 billion in EU funding set to flow into Ukraine, the case of 'game changer' weapons manufacturer Fire Point offers a glimpse into the black hole that swallows Western money and enriches Vladimir Zelensky's cronies.Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulse
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 11:16:00 GMT
Foreign buyers laud China's manufacturing prowess in east China
HEFEI, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in east China's Anhui Province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector."You can really see how Chery has evolved," said Maria Pia Del Carmen Palacios Callegari, a dealer from Chile, noting that Chin
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:30 GMT
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave African waters
The MV Hondius is expected to sail to the Canary Islands after Spain agreed to receive the vessel on humanitarian groundsA cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people will head to Spain's Canary Islands after authorities granted permission for it to dock, the Spanish government has confirmed.In a statement on Tuesday, Madrid said the move followed a req
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 21:23:19 GMT
Barcelona clinch La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelonasecured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinchLa Ligain consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season.Barcamoved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-placed Los Blancos with three matches remaining.This was only the second tim
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT
Passengers begin disembarking from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadlyhantavirusoutbreak that has sparked international alarm began leaving the vessel inSpain's Canary Islands on Sunday for their repatriation.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.No vaccines or specific treatments exist fo
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT
Spanish passengers begin disembarking from hantavirus-hit ship
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadlyhantavirusoutbreak that has sparked international alarm began leaving the vessel inSpain's Canary Islands on Sunday for their repatriation.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.No vaccines or specific treatments exist fo
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 01:57:10 GMT
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances:- The main competition - A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23.Arthouse heavy-hitters such as Spain's Pedro Almodovar, Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda or Romania's Cristian Mungiu will be up against emerging talent such as Belgian prodigy Lukas Dhont and Franc
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Bathala: The Main Myth of the Tagalog People of the Philippines
To the ancient Tagalogs of the Philippines, Bathala is the supreme deity and creator of all existence, who, to this day, is still nestled in the co-presence of Philippine culture.Before Spanish colonization, the Tagalog people understood the world as sacred and alive. At the center of this world stood Bathala, the great god who lived in the sky and governed the balance of the universe. Bathala was not distant or
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 16:29:11 GMT
French couple on hantavirus cruise ship says no panic onboard
Julia and Roland Seitre, a French couple aboard the cruise ship hit by a deadlyhantavirusoutbreak, said passengers remained calm, called their journey an "unlikely adventure", and urged against unnecessary drama.Read moreHantavirus outbreak risk to public is 'absolutely low', WHO saysTheir ship left Ushuaia on the southern tip ofArgentinaon April 1 for a cruise across theAtlantic OceantoCape Verde, stoppi
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:43 GMT
Hantavirus outbreak risk to public is 'absolutely low', WHO says
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that there is a minimal risk from thehantavirusto the general public, as countries prepared to repatriate passengers stuck on a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.The only hantavir
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 08:20:53 GMT
LALIGA's 264th ElClasico, Bundesliga and NWSL headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN
The 264th ElClasico this weekend: FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid with the LALIGA title at stakeThe 264th edition of ElClasico takes center stage this weekend as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in a decisive showdown with the LaLiga title hanging in the balance. In the season's final stretch, the league's most iconic rivalry delivers once again as
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 10:39:16 GMT
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Another sick passenger from the MV Hondius landed in Europe earlier in the day, as the vessel headed to a Spanish island and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain.The fate of the Hondius sparked international alarm after three people travelling on it died, though health officials have played down fears of a wider global outbreak from the rat-borne virus, w
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 06:30:01 GMT
Radioactive Movies in Rio: 31 Atomic Films at the Cinematheque of MAM Rio from May 21st to 30th, 2026.
Those who followed the successful Netflix miniseries "Radioactive Emergency" will soon be able to watch more films on the theme of radioactive risks at the Cinematheque of MAM Rio. From May 21st to 30th, 2026, the 15th edition of the International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro (IUFF), the best-known Atomic Age Cinema Fest in the world, will screen 31 films from 18 countries, addressing all issues of nuclear e
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 13:49:12 GMT
Israeli court rejects appeal by detained Gaza aid flotilla activists
AnIsraelicourt rejected on Wednesday an appeal filed by two foreignactivistscontesting their detention by authorities, their lawyer told journalists.Spanish national of Palestinian origin Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were amongdozens of activists aboard a flotillaintercepted in international waters off the coast of Greece on Thursday.The two were seized by Israeli forces and brought to Israe
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 08:47:13 GMT
Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe
Downplaying fears over the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius that has killed three people, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insisted it was not comparable to the Covid pandemic.The WHO said emergency crews evacuated three people -- two sick crew members and another person who had been in contact with one of the confirmed cases -- from the ship, which later left its anchorage off Cape Verde
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 08:47:13 GMT
Patients evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship land in Europe
A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadlyhantaviruslanded in theNetherlandson Wednesday after patients were evacuated from the vessel offCape Verde.Downplaying fears over the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius that has killed three people, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insisted it was not comparable to the Covid pandemic.Read moreHantaviru
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 08:45:41 GMT
Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the Second African Forum on Sovereign Finance
SECOND AFRICAN FORUM ON SOVEREIGN FINANCE Topic:Enhancing Fiscal Space and Debt Sustainability StatementByMr. Claver GateteUnited Nations Under-Secretary-General andExecutive Secretary of
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:25:00 GMT
Bathala: The Main Myth of the Tagalog People of the Philippines
To the ancient Tagalogs of the Philippines, Bathala is the supreme deity and creator of all existence, who, to this day, is still nestled in the co-presence of Philippine culture.Before Spanish colonization, the Tagalog people understood the world as sacred and alive. At the center of this world stood Bathala, the great god who lived in the sky and governed the balance of the universe. Bathala was not distant or
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 17:46:11 GMT
2026 NFL Schedule Powered by AWS to be Released Thursday, May 14
Live Coverage and Analysis of the 2026 NFL Schedule on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App and NFL+ at 8 p.m. ET. Additional Coverage on The NFL Channel on FAST PlatformsNFLNEW YORK May 8, 2026The National Football League announced that the 2026 NFL Schedule powered by AWS will be released on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET.Full live reveal and analysis of the 2026 NFL Schedule can be
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:38:01 GMT
Browns sign 12 undrafted free agents
The group consists of seven defensive players, four offensive players and one specialistClevelandBrowns.comThe Cleveland Browns have signed 12 undrafted free agents.The group of undrafted free agents are comprised of seven defensive players, four offensive players and one specialist. Rookie minicamp will run from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10.Davon Booth | RB | Mississippi S
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:29:46 GMT
Browns sign eight draft picks
ClevelandBrowns.comThe Cleveland Browns have signed eight of their 10 draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft.Spencer Fano | T | Utah | First Round (9th overall)Last name is pronounced FAH-no Appeared in 37 career games with 36 starts during three seasons at Utah (2023-25), including time at both left and right tackleStarted 12 games at right tackle in 2025, serving as a team captain,
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 08:49:19 GMT
One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace
by Michael Place MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 07:45:16 GMT
Australia to quarantine evacuees from hantavirus-linked cruise ship
CANBERRA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Australians repatriated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius will undergo quarantine at a facility in Perth for at least three weeks, Health Minister Mark Butler said Monday, confirming none show symptoms. Four Australian citizens and one permanent resident are among six departing Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on a government-chartered flight to Perth, the state capita
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 07:16:09 GMT
Neymar strikes in Santos home win
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Neymar scored his second goal in as many games as Santos eased to a 2-0 home win over Bragantino in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward broke the deadlock just before halftime, finding space in the box after Gabriel Bontempo's layoff and drilling a low shot past goalkeeper Tiago Volpi. Adonis Frias doubled the advantage, takin
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 03:15:24 GMT
Barcelona crowned in La Liga, relegation battle remains tight
MADRID, May 10 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona was crowned La Liga champion for the 2025-26 season after a 2-0 home win over Real Madrid on Sunday. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a powerful free kick in the ninth minute, and Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 18th after an excellent move involving Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo. Real Madrid never looked like getting back into the game, and Barcelona was
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 02:17:37 GMT
FC Barcelona secures La Liga title with Clasico win
MADRID, May 10 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona won this season's La Liga title on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Camp Nou. The win leaves Barcelona 14 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table, confirming its domination over the opponent for the second consecutive year. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe was sidelined with a hamstring problem and with Federico Valverde also sidelined afte
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 01:29:05 GMT
94 evacuated from cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
MADRID, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia announced that a total of 94 passengers and crew members have been evacuated from the stricken cruise ship Hondius following the outbreak of the deadly hantavirus.The minister said in press statements in Tenerife that individuals from 19 countries had departed the Canary Islands aboard eight private aircraft.Passenger transfer operation
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 21:45:03 GMT
Feature: Floating quarantine: hantavirus evacuation operation unfolds off Tenerife
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- At around 5:30 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) on Sunday, the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, slowly entered the waters off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. In the dim pre-dawn light, the vessel, which had drawn international attention for days, did not dock at the pier. Instead, it dropped anchor about 500 met
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 21:30:19 GMT
Barcelona seal 29th LaLiga title with 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid
MADRID, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Barcelona clinched their 29th LaLiga title on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over rivals Real Madrid to open an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table with three games remaining.Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 18th minute, finishing a slick move involving Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo with a fierce strike from inside the box.The result marks the second season in a
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:15:12 GMT
Spain expects over 90 evacuees from hantavirus-hit cruise ship on Sunday: health official
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Javier Padilla, Spain's Secretary of State for health, said on social media on Sunday that the evacuation of passengers and some crew members from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius has been underway as planned, with more than 90 people expected to be evacuated by the end of the day. According to a video released by the official X account of the Spanish Interior Ministr
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 15:15:10 GMT
Greek citizen to be repatriated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
ATHENS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A Greek citizen who was among the passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to be repatriated within the next few hours under strict safety protocols, the Greek authorities announced on Sunday. The passenger will first be transported aboard a Dutch aircraft to Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands before being flown to the military airport in Elefsina, near
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 14:48:39 GMT
Barcelona coach Flick in charge for Clasico despite father's death
MADRID, May 10 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick will be in the dugout for his club in the Clasico at home to Real Madrid on Sunday night despite the club confirming the death of his father. FC Barcelona announced the death of 61-year-old Flick's father on Sunday afternoon, saying, "FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father."...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:15:35 GMT
1st LD Writethru: Spain evacuates hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Spanish authorities launched an operation on Sunday to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. Earlier, the vessel anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Personnel from Spain's External Health Service, or Sanidad Exterior, later boarded the vessel to carry out epidemiolog
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:15:14 GMT
First plane carrying hantavirus ship evacuees leaves Canary Islands
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The first plane carrying Spanish passengers evacuated from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius departed from Spain's Canary Islands for Madrid on Sunday. Buses operated by Spain's Military Emergencies Unit transported the evacuees directly from the Port of Granadilla to the runway of Tenerife South Airport under the escort of Spanish Civil Guard. The group, consisting
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 10:15:12 GMT
Xinhua News | Spanish authorities evacuate hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
Spanish authorities launched an operation on Sunday to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. #XinhuaNews
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:32 GMT
Urgent: Spanish authorities evacuate hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Spanish authorities launched an operation on Sunday to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. Earlier, the vessel anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife. The operation is expected to continue through Sunday and Monday.
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:17 GMT
Xinhua News | Evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship underway on Spanish island of Tenerife
Evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship underway on Spanish island of Tenerife #XinhuaNews
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 08:45:17 GMT
Flash: Evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship underway on Spanish island of Tenerife
Flash: Evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship underway on Spanish island of Tenerife
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 06:45:08 GMT
Xinhua News | Hantavirus-hit ship MV Hondius arrives off Port of Granadilla on Spanish island of Tenerife
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrived off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife early Sunday, where Spanish authorities will launch a large-scale operation to evacuate passengers and part of the crew following the deadly outbreak onboard. #XinhuaNews
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:15:04 GMT
Urgent: Hantavirus-hit ship MV Hondius arrives off Port of Granadilla on Spanish island of Tenerife
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrived off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife early Sunday, where Spanish authorities will launch a large-scale operation to evacuate passengers and part of the crew following the deadly outbreak onboard.
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 04:45:16 GMT
Flash: Hantavirus-hit ship MV Hondius arrives off Port of Granadilla on Spanish island of Tenerife
Flash: Hantavirus-hit ship MV Hondius arrives off Port of Granadilla on Spanish island of Tenerife
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 03:15:19 GMT
Celta cuts Betis' advantage in fifth as Champions League spot opens up
MADRID, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Celta Vigo kept alive its hopes of playing in next season's UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win away to Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday. Atletico missed several chances, while Borja Iglesias scored the only goal of the game in the 62nd minute. Real Sociedad fought back from two goals down to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw with Real Betis. Two days after it was confirme
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 21:15:21 GMT
WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents as hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears Canary Islands
MADRID, May 9 (Xinhua) -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday reassured residents on the Spanish island of Tenerife that the public health risk remained low as the cruise ship MV Hondius approached the Canary Islands following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The vessel, carrying 147 people, is expected to arrive between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. local time Sunday (0300-
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 17:45:12 GMT
Trump says considering troop relocation from Italy: media
ROME, May 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Italian media that he is "still considering" relocating troops from bases in Italy, adding that "Italy was not there when we needed it," local newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on Saturday. The paper said Trump made the remarks in a phone interview, during which he refused to comment on Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, which had been expected
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 14:17:49 GMT
Blasi takes Vuelta Femenina glory as Stiasny makes history on brutal L'Angliru climb
MADRID, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Spanish rider Paula Blasi (UAE-Team ADQ) was crowned as the overall winner of the Vuelta a Espana Femenina (Women's Tour of Spain) cycle race on Saturday. Blasi finished 24 seconds ahead of Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) in the overall standings, with Marion Bunel (Visma-Lease a Bike) third. What makes the 23-year-old's win so impressive is that Blasi only began dedicatin
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