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U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Hantavirus Kills Three Aboard Antarctic Cruise Ship
Three people have died and at least seven cases have been recorded aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship now heading to Spain with roughly 150 passengers and crew from 23 countries. The WHO is investigating the outbreak and has noted possible human-to-human transmission among people sharing close quarters, including cabin partners. Two crew members require urgent medical evacuation. Hantavirus is not typically known to spread between people.
"We do believe that there may be some human-to-human transmission happening among really close contacts — the husband and wife, people who have shared cabins."
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Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary
Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in the 2026 primary, setting up a general election contest in November. Ramaswamy, who previously ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, enters the race as the party's chosen candidate. Ohio's political landscape has shifted following redistricting in late 2025, which produced more Republican-favorable boundaries across several districts.
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Hormuz Ceasefire Holds as Shipping Crisis Deepens
A fragile US-Iran ceasefire is holding in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Defense Secretary Hegseth, while the Trump administration works toward a broader deal. More than 1,500 vessels carrying roughly 22,500 mariners remain trapped inside the Persian Gulf. The standoff has disrupted global oil shipping lanes and left tens of thousands of crew members stranded, with both sides offering conflicting casualty figures from Monday's strait incident.
"More than 1,500 vessels with about 22,500 mariners are trapped inside the Persian Gulf."
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Russian strikes kill 27 across Ukraine
Russian forces carried out strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least 27 civilians and wounding more than 80 others. The attacks came days before a proposed ceasefire deadline, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian officials. Among the dead was at least one child. Russia also reported two of its own citizens killed and 32 injured in retaliatory fire.
"Strikes described as 'senseless' arrived just days before a proposed ceasefire."
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Trump ousts five Indiana senators over redistricting vote
Five Indiana Republican state senators who voted against redrawing the state's congressional maps last year lost their primary races on Tuesday to Trump-endorsed challengers. The results mark a largely successful effort by the president to remove intraparty opposition at the state level. The outcome signals that resistance to Trump-backed redistricting efforts carries significant electoral risk for Republican officeholders.
"Five of the Indiana state senators who voted against redrawing the state's House maps last year lost their Republican primaries, ousted by Trump-endorsed primary challengers."
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Israeli strikes kill hundreds across Lebanon
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon killed at least 361 people and wounded more than 1,000 in a single day, according to Lebanese authorities. Strikes on the Beirut suburb of Hay el Sellom killed at least 80 people, including 15 children. The Lebanese health ministry recorded dozens of additional deaths across southern Lebanon in the days surrounding the assault. Civilian families described losing multiple relatives with no warning.
"Nothing will bring back my son."
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BJP ends Mamata Banerjee's West Bengal rule
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress lost the 2026 West Bengal state election to the Bharatiya Janata Party, ending her three consecutive terms as chief minister. The defeat denies her a place among India's longest-serving regional leaders. It marks a significant shift in one of India's most politically contested states, where Banerjee had built her base over decades of grassroots organising.
"Her defeat ended a bid for a fourth consecutive term that would have placed her alongside long-serving regional titans such as Jyoti Basu and Naveen Patnaik."
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Australia repatriates IS-linked women and children from Syria
Four Australian women and nine children held at the al-Roj camp in northern Syria are being returned to Australia in early 2026. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the repatriation, while AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett said some adults face arrest and potential charges on arrival. The children will be required to participate in a government-run counter-extremism program.
"Some of the adults in the group faced arrest and possible charges when they arrived in Australia, while the children would be required to take part in an anti-extremist program."
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California man faces fourth charge in Trump attack
Cole Tomas Allen, already charged in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at a Washington gala, has been indicted on an additional count of assaulting a Secret Service officer with a deadly weapon. The new charge follows an earlier indictment and reflects injuries sustained by an officer during the incident. Allen remains in federal custody.
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Jet fuel costs cut two million airline seats
Conflict involving Iran has pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher, prompting airlines to remove around two million seats from schedules ahead of summer 2026. Passengers can expect fewer flight options, higher fares, and a greater chance of cancellations on popular routes. The UK government is considering allowing airlines to consolidate flights rather than fly near-empty aircraft to hold onto landing slots.
"Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices."
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