One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus, another develops symptoms on flights home
TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) — Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands. Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks had escorted the travelers from ship to shore Sunday in Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off the West African coast. The effort flying out passengers from more than 20 countries was expected to last until Monday. The World Health Organization is recommending close monitoring of the former passengers, and many countries are quarantining them. U.S. officials say one American among the 17 being flown home tested positive but has no symptoms. One of five French passengers taken to Paris developed symptoms on the flight.
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, but U.S. President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”, offering no details. Sunday's development is the latest setback to resolve the standoff in the Persian Gulf that has throttled shipping and sent energy prices soaring. Iran's state media said that Tehran rejected the proposal from the United States as amounting to surrender, insisting instead on “war reparations by the U.S, full Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, an end to sanctions, and the release of seized Iranian assets.”
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
BEIRUT (AP) — Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital after collapsing in prison. Her foundation said on Sunday that this comes after days of pleading by her family and others. Mohammadi has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail. She had been imprisoned since December in Zanjan prison. She lost consciousness twice and was transferred to a local hospital on May 1. Her foundation says the suspended sentence is not enough and that Mohammadi needs permanent, specialized care. The statement calls for her unconditional freedom and the dismissal of all charges.
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — The remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean. The army announced Sunday that 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Air Defense Artillery officer, was found by a Moroccan military search team. Key was one of two soldiers who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike. The two were reported missing May 2 after participating in African Lion, an annual multinational military exercise. Search efforts continue for the second missing soldier, involving over 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and other military partners.
NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles reported the incident late Friday night. Frontier Airlines stated that smoke was reported in the cabin, leading pilots to abort takeoff. Passengers were evacuated via slides and taken to the terminal. An airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to hospitals and some passengers described issues with the evacuation.
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit. In 2017, China went all out to welcome the new American president. For this week's get-together between Trump and China's Xi Jinping, the Iran war is raising the stakes for both sides. For one, China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil. Trump, meanwhile, had hoped China would do more to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Trump has predicted a warm welcome from Xi, even expecting to be offered a “big, fat hug.”
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy. The Democratic-controlled Legislature raised the state gas tax and other fees last fall as a way to pay for roads and plug a hole in the state’s transportation budget. Republicans responded with a petition to repeal the increases. That's leading to a referendum that will land before voters just as the Iran war is causing the price of gas to skyrocket around the country. Republicans say the tax increase will further fuel the high cost of living.
Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party. He plans to use a speech on Monday to argue he can change course and revive his government’s fortunes. His position is fragile as rivals consider their options. One lawmaker, Catherine West, said she will try to trigger a leadership contest if she doesn’t like what she hears in the speech. Starmer is trying to regain momentum after heavy losses in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales. His government has struggled to deliver promised economic growth since it was elected in July 2024.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours. In his evening statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to.” Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense accused Kyiv of committing more than 1,000 ceasefire violations, state media reported, citing a daily briefing. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine had bowed to his request for a ceasefire running Saturday through Monday to mark Victory Day, the Russian celebration marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Knicks bury 76ers 144-114 behind Game 4 3-point barrage, back in East finals for 2nd straight year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, tying the NBA postseason record with 25 3-pointers in front of a raucous crowd rooting for the road team and rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 on Sunday to sweep the second-round series. Deuce McBride hit seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points. Brunson had 22 points and Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 17 in the Knicks’ latest lopsided playoff victory. The Knicks advanced to the East finals for the second straight season and will play the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series.
