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  1. Explosion at a China fireworks factory kills at least 21, injures dozens more

    'Firefighter

    ‌An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan ​province has killed ​21 people and injured 61, prompting President ​Xi Jinping to call for ‌a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.

  2. 2 dead, 3 seriously hurt after car plows into people in German city of Leipzig

    'Forensic

    A driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the centre of the German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, leaving two people dead, authorities said.

  3. U.A.E. says Iran has resumed attacks as U.S. moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    'A

    The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy.

  4. Rudy Giuliani breathing on his own again after being hospitalized with pneumonia

    'Balding

    Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator, his spokesperson said Monday.

  5. WHO confirms hantavirus on cruise ship, evacuations planned for nearly 150 people — including 4 Canadians

    'A

    The World Health Organization said on Monday that ‌as of May 4, seven cases of hantavirus have been identified after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ‌ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, along with four Canadians.