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Princess Eugenie and her husband announce they are expecting their third child
May 4, 2026 - World 
Britain's Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced Monday that they are expecting their third child.
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
May 4, 2026 - World 
A Dutch cruise ship with around 150 passengers on board was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus onboard killed three people and left at least three others seriously ill, the World Health Organization and the ship's operator said.
Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says
May 4, 2026 - World 
The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn inFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s opposition has accused the LNP government of being in an “integrity crisis” over an allegedly undisclosed affair between two ministers and has urged the government to show how the pair are avoiding conflicts of interest.But one prominent political commentator has warned Labor’s attack strategy may backfire – saying the issue “would not even make the list of things to be tested in the pub”. Continue reading...
Pentagon rejects Iran's claim it struck U.S. Navy vessel near the Strait of Hormuz
May 4, 2026 - World 
The U.S. military is denying Iranian claims that it struck a Navy ship in the Middle East as President Trump launches a program to help vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendances
May 4, 2026 - World 
Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendances at its south London ground
