Days before the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak is set to dock in southern Tenerife in the Canary Islands, locals are expressing a mix of concern and calm. According to Oceanwide Expeditions, there are currently no symptomatic individuals on board the ship. Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader

'This is an apartheid regime' A Palestinian boy mourns his father, one of three people killed in an Israeli strike on a security post in Gaza. The attack is part of ongoing Israeli violence, despite a fragile ceasefire, which has killed at least 846 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader

Three ISIL-linked Australian women have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney based on allegations of slavery and terrorism. They were amongst four women and nine children arriving from Syria after spending years in al-Roj Camp near the border between Syria and Iraq. Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note'

The EU says it is closely monitoring suspected hantavirus cases aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius and is coordinating with member states and health authorities to respond if needed. Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader

Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon? A war to shape Lebanon's future Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire, killing a senior Hezbollah commander in what's seen as a message that it can strike "at will." Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader

How well do you know Iran? Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader NewsFeed Iran's president says he has spoken to the country's Supreme Leader Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing him as'humble' and'sincere.' The Supreme Leader has not made appearances in public since he was wounded early in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea's first humanoid robot monk ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday. The robot, named Gabi, bowed, prayed and pledged to devote itself to Buddhism during an ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple. US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' Iran's stance on US war negotiations explained

US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' NewsFeed US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' 'It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye.' A US court has released what it says is the'suicide note' of Jeffrey Epstein, in the latest development related to the suspicion surrounding the death of the convicted sex offender. Iran's stance on US war negotiations explained

What are Russia's gains from the Iran war? 'We are not losers; we are winners' Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities, which authorities say is to counter drone threats. As Dmitry Medvedenko reports, the measures come ahead of the May 9 Victory Day parade, which has been scaled down this year due to security concerns. Why are Pentagon officials talking about Iran's'deadly dolphins'? Iran'has attained an elevated international standing' says FM Ben-Gvir'dreams' of nooses in video posted to TikTok

Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon? A war to shape Lebanon's future Was Israeli PM's Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump? NewsFeed Was Israeli PM's Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump? Hours after US President Donald Trump asked Benjamin Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon as it "makes Israel look bad", the Israeli prime minister published a montage of forces blowing up infrastructure across southern Lebanon.