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An outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has been associated with several severe cases and international action; experts say public risk is low but awareness is essential

Counting in the Wales Senedd election points to a historic shift, with Labour acknowledging it will not form the next government as Plaid Cymru and Reform UK make strong early showings

Bournemouth omit Alex Jiménez from the matchday squad while the club examines social media posts alleging inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old

Early results in English local elections indicate significant gains for Reform UK at Labour’s expense, changing council majorities and fuelling debate over party leadership

A UK resident says a switch to digital visa records left him unable to board a flight home, forcing a prolonged separation from his children and mounting expenses

A dramatic exchange in the Strait of Hormuz saw US forces intercept missile, drone and small-boat attacks and respond with strikes, as President Trump ratcheted up rhetoric and mediators work to salvage a deal

Three fatalities and several sick passengers have been linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius; international health teams are coordinating evacuations and assessments

More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a fire at a Nisa store in Rutherglen, with multiple roads closed and local residents urged to stay clear

Inside the tensions at Real Madrid after a second training incident involving Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni

Gulf states want the UN to force an end to attacks, remove mines and guarantee the flow of ships and aid through the Strait of Hormuz

Nearly 1,000 local votes settled on Millom Leisure Centre, reflecting strong community engagement and support for the new facility

Marvin Bartley has stepped down following Livingston’s drop from the top tier, with Scott Arfield named interim head for the final fixtures

A cruise ship crossing the South Atlantic has been linked to confirmed hantavirus cases and several fatalities, triggering international evacuations and extended isolation guidance

A hantavirus cluster associated with the MV Hondius has seen several patients evacuated for treatment and some travellers in the UK asked to self-isolate while agencies work to trace contacts

A hijacked pizza delivery vehicle and a timely alert by the driver prompted searches, a controlled explosion and arrests in the Lurgan area

Thousands marked Lag B’Omer amid a stepped-up security operation that combined police measures and volunteer patrols

Public Health Wales is asking parents in Barry to reinforce hand hygiene after a cluster of Hepatitis A cases; vaccination has been offered to those in close contact

Atletico Madrid officials and players are said to be frustrated by fan behaviour, the refereeing appointments and a string of contentious moments that followed their Champions League exit

Community cycling and walking initiatives warn that a 60% reduction in revenue funding will force service cuts and reduced staff hours

Romania’s Ilie Bolojan lost a no‑confidence vote on 6 May 2026, collapsing a coalition that had sought to rein in the far right and to reduce the budget deficit

Arsenal advance to the Budapest final after Bukayo Saka’s decisive goal, a 71-year-old fan faces arrest over alleged abuse of Antoine Semenyo, and major fixtures in the WSL and Champions League promise more drama

Ukraine has offered an open-ended ceasefire from 6 May 2026 as Russian strikes killed at least 27 people before rival truces and Victory Day commemorations

An explosion in Bristol on 3 May 2026 prompted a major response: two people died, three were treated for minor injuries and emergency teams secured the scene

A section of Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford has been operating under a water safety notice since April 28 after an internal fault raised concerns about contamination, prompting alternative arrangements and ongoing laboratory testing

A disagreement in the line for Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure at Chessington’s new World of Paw Patrol became a filmed incident after one father refused to let another family rejoin the queue