Staged claims and Israeli hoaxes: Debunking viral conspiracy theories about hantavirus
Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak. Read More
Ryanair issues angry statement against Fraport Greece for Thessaloniki and ‘the German monopoly’
Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to ‘break Fraport’s monopoly’. Read More
Iran preparing for renewed war as military assets remain largely intact, reports warn
Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the US and Israel, Washington-based ISW think tank assessed, citing military drills and asset repositioning after reports emerged that Tehran remained in…
Lost 9th-century manuscript containing earliest English poem found in a Rome library
A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People. Read More
Exclusive: EU negotiators find deal on key clauses of the EU-US deal
EU lawmakers and EU capitals struck a deal over provisions halting the EU-US deal if American imports surge unfairly. But crunch talks are still under way over when to start…
‘Sexist, shocking, surreal’: Spanish media reacts to Real Madrid boss explosive press conference
A press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez turned into an explosive row after the football supremo criticised the press, made comments described as sexist, and accused arch-rival Barcelona…
Russia launches mass attack against Ukraine with hundreds of drones, Kyiv says
Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March-April, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy. Read More
Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech
Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech. Read more at Read More
Inside Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition on hospitality, migration and belonging
From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.…
Hamas ‘systematically’ used sexual violence in 7 October attacks, report finds
An Israeli commission’s two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza, laying groundwork for prosecution. Read more at Read More