THE REGISTER
no sign that we are seeing the start — The Guardian
Fifteen Americans quarantined in Nebraska as hantavirus spreads from cruise ship, ceasefire collapses in Ukraine, and Starmer's authority fractures in London.
The morning's most consistently reported human story is a virus. Its loudest political stories named almost no one.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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NBA Player Brandon Clarke Dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29. The NBA and the Grizzlies organisation confirmed the news, with the league expressing condolences to his family and teammates. Clarke had been a consistent contributor for Memphis since being drafted in 2019, and was remembered by the club for his character as much as his play.
"Brandon was an outstanding team-mate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten."
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WHO monitors hantavirus cases after cruise ship cluster
Eleven people have been infected with hantavirus following an outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with three deaths confirmed and one patient on a ventilator. Fifteen Americans have been placed in quarantine in Nebraska, and twelve hospital staff members are also under monitoring. The WHO has told countries to prepare for additional cases, noting that the virus's long incubation period means further infections may emerge over the coming weeks.
"Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we might see more cases in the coming weeks."
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US-Iran War Costs Rise as Conflict Widens
Military strikes against Iran have not disabled its missile infrastructure, with classified assessments indicating the country has recovered access to most of its launch sites and underground facilities. The broader conflict has killed at least 380 people and wounded more than 1,100 in Lebanon since a ceasefire in April, with 13 more killed in strikes on Tuesday. American consumers are absorbing rising energy costs, and Iranian maritime workers have been detained by Kuwait.
"Iran has regained access to most of its missile sites, launchers and underground facilities."
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Trump and Xi meet as trade tensions persist
US President Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade relations set as the primary agenda item. Trump has indicated he intends to keep the focus on economic matters rather than the ongoing conflict with Iran, despite pressure from allies to coordinate a broader regional response. The outcome will affect trade policy for both countries and carry implications for global supply chains and oil markets.
"Trade, not Iran, will be the priority."
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Russia Resumes Strikes After Ceasefire Period Ends
Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on Ukrainian civilian areas including Dnipropetrovsk and Kryvyi Rih following the close of a short ceasefire window. At least six people were killed and several wounded across the affected regions. The attacks mark a return to the pattern of bombardment that preceded the pause, with no indication of renewed negotiations.
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Patel and Van Hollen clash at Senate oversight hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen exchanged personal accusations during a Senate oversight hearing, with Patel deflecting questions about his conduct by raising Van Hollen's recent visit to a detained Maryland man in El Salvador. The exchange derailed what was intended as a substantive review of FBI operations. Neither side produced evidence during the hearing to support their respective claims.
"The only person who was slinging margaritas in El Salvador on the taxpayer dollar with a convicted gang banging rapist was you."
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Trump picks ICE veteran with detention industry ties
The Trump administration is expected to name Todd Venturella as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Venturella has served as a senior ICE advisor and previously held a role in the division overseeing detention-centre contracts. ICE has stated he plays no part in reviewing or approving those contracts. The appointment places someone with private detention industry connections at the head of an agency that manages billions in detention spending.
"ICE has said he has no role in reviewing, approving or recommending contracts."
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Altman testifies as Musk presses OpenAI lawsuit
Sam Altman took the stand in a California courtroom where Elon Musk is pursuing claims that OpenAI's conversion from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity betrayed its founding mission. Musk, an early backer and co-founder, argues the organisation was effectively taken from public benefit and handed to private interests. Altman defended the company's direction and governance decisions under cross-examination.
"Musk contends that Altman and others took what was meant to be a public charity and redirected it toward private gain."
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as a Federal Reserve governor, positioning him as Donald Trump's preferred candidate to eventually chair the central bank. Warsh, a former Fed governor and Wall Street figure, would need a separate confirmation vote to take the top role. The move gives Trump greater influence over monetary policy at a time when the administration has openly pressured the Fed on interest rates.
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Asian Markets Watch Trump-Xi Talks Amid Iran Costs
Asian investors are monitoring signals from a bilateral meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as geopolitical pressure from the Iran conflict continues to push up living costs. Trump has indicated he will not change course on Iran policy. The combination of trade uncertainty and energy-driven inflation is weighing on regional market sentiment.
"Trump says he is not backing down as the Iran conflict drives up the cost of living for ordinary Americans."
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