The MV Hondius cruise ship, marooned off Cape Verde since Sunday after a hantavirus outbreak, has departed for Spain. Reuters reports that three people—two seriously ill—were evacuated, while three of eight confirmed cases have died. Nearly 150 passengers and crew remain on board as authorities manage evacuation and assess health risks during the voyage.
Japan’s Iwate region has brought a major wildfire under control after an 11-day battle involving firefighters and the military. The flames swept through about 1,600 hectares, triggering evacuations for thousands of people. Eight structures were damaged, and two people suffered injuries as crews brought the blaze to a halt.
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