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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says
May 3, 2026 - World 
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle
May 3, 2026 - World 
Cuba's pocket-size government ration book has been circulating for more than six decades
Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
May 3, 2026 - World
A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member
The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season
May 3, 2026 - World 
As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey’re dismissed as boring, little more than a “selfie” opportunity for economy nerds – or even labelled a threat to democracy.But as budget week approaches, the major parties are once again spruiking fundraising dinners and drinks for their most loyal followers – and slugging them for thousands of dollars. Continue reading...
The Hormuz hike: why the RBA is predicted to deliver a third straight interest rate rise this week
May 3, 2026 - World
While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – tool to fight inflationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne economist is calling it the “Hormuz hike”.There’s a nearly 80% chance that the Reserve Bank will deliver a third straight interest rate rise on Tuesday, according to financial markets.Patrick Commins is Guardian Australia’s economics editor Continue reading...
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