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Vulnerable people are urged to stay at home as North African dust hits Portugal

Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.

Euronews

14 Indians aboard MSV Virat 1 successfully rescued, crew heads to Mumbai

All 14 Indian crew members from the Indian-registered MSV Virat 1 have been rescued safely following the vessel's sinking, approximately 80 nautical miles off Ras Al Hadd, Oman, due to a mechanical fault. Omani authorities, alongside the Indian Embassy, rapidly coordinated rescue efforts, leading to their safe evacuation to MV…

The Economic Times

First suspected hantavirus case in Portugal tests negative

According to Portugal’s state television, Lisbon’s São Francisco Xavier Hospital admitted on Monday 19 May what is believed to be the first suspected hantavirus case.

Euronews

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Indian Sailors Among Casualties as US-Israel-Iran Tensions Spill Into Key Shipping Routes

At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign-flagged vessels have been killed and a fourth injured amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday.

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Portugal considers ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Portugal's public health agency said it is closely watching a similar measure in the UK.

Euronews

Audit Finds $400 Million in Questionable Lease Spending After Maryland's Governor Bragged About Savings

A costly lease for the Maryland Department of Health, along with other findings in a state audit, raises questions about the millions in savings touted by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

Reason

Walgreens hit with abortion backlash

The hashtag #boycottwalgreens has been growing on Twitter and TikTok

Salon

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Govt withdraws trading licences of oil tankers, cargo vessels of over 25 years of age

NEW DELHI: The government has withdrawn trading licences of oil tankers, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels that are more than 25 years old, according to a Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) order.

The Times of India

Tap water undrinkable in a quarter of French towns and cities

A French television documentary has revealed that tap water in at least one quarter of French urban areas is below the health standards set by the government's water quality agency. Pollution by pesticides is the main problem.

Radio France Internationale

State, BoI at loggerheads over stopping crew change at Vizhinjam

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The Hindu

Portugal reports more than 1,000 heat-related deaths

Portugal has reported more than 1,000 deaths due to the current heat wave, with the health chief warning on Tuesday that the country must gear up to cope with the effects of climate change as temperatures continue to rise.

Reuters

Lawmakers call for inquiry into California controller's role in failed mask deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers say they are troubled by state Controller Betty Yee's behind-the-scenes advice to a politically connected company seeking a $600 million no-bid government contract to provide COVID-19 masks, prompting some to call for a second legislative hearing into the failed deal.

Los Angeles Times

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