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1. WHO confirms 7 hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak

   

2. End of ceasefire deadline looms as Russia, Ukraine blame each other for continued attacks

   

   A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European officials considered how they might steer the warring countries into further talks.

3. Man accused in White House press gallery shooting pleads not guilty

   

   A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.

4. U.S. hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices

   

   Hybrid ales up 37 per cent since ​Iran conflict, while EV sales lag, unlike strong gains in Europe. Pick-up truck sales remain strong.

5. Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive

   

   Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70 days straight. The shutdown has cost the Iranian economy an estimated $250-million US a day.