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CBS News - World
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife -- Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
7 hours ago
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil -- A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.10 hours ago
Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks -- Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.8 hours ago
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.17 hours ago
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck -- President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.21 hours ago
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship -- A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and infected multiple others, officials said.4 hours ago
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places -- The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products. -- May 54 hours ago
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue -- Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital. -- May 59 hours ago
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire -- Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats. -- May 58 hours ago
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says -- Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.1 day ago
U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal -- Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.21 hours ago
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says -- The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up. -- May 511 hours ago
Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, state media say -- An explosion at a fireworks plant in a province in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities said. The cause was unknown. The person in charge was detained. -- May 515 hours ago
2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught -- Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials. -- May 420 hours ago
1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say -- Search and rescue efforts were still underway Tuesday after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in the ocean off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise. -- May 510 hours ago