Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading

Rachel Mearkle, a consultant in health protection, said: "Students and staff will naturally be feeling worried...however meningococcal meningitis requires very close contact to spread...

Rescuers search rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes kill two

Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say. Source link 2026-05-14 13:31:00 www.bbc.com https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5p8yygq94o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss...

Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran

During the war, Iran launched a series of missiles and drones on the UAE. On 10 May the UAE's Ministry of Defence said that...

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness. Source link ...

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack

That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office. Source link 2026-05-13 07:29:00 www.bbc.com...

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization. Source link ...

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible. Source link 2026-05-12 14:00:00 www.bbc.com...

Tottenham: Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky earns redemption with huge save against Leeds United

Two months ago questions were raised as to whether Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky would ever play for the club again.The Czech Republic international endured...