Evacuation begins of hantavirus ship

The Global News Podcast reports on the ongoing evacuation of over 90 passengers from the MV Hondias, a cruise ship off the coast of Tenerife infected with the Hantavirus. The operation, coordinated by Spanish authorities and the World Health Organization, involved transporting passengers in small boats to a sealed airport area, where they were flown home in protective gear. The WHO emphasized that Hantavirus spreads only through close contact, not airborne like COVID-19, but warned that the U.S. decision not to enforce quarantine may pose risks. One American repatriated from the ship tested positive for the Andes strain, and British medics parachuted onto remote Tristan da Cunha to treat a suspected case. Meanwhile, in Syria, the cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad appeared in court on charges of war crimes, marking a landmark trial in transitional justice efforts. In the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian family was forced to exhume their father’s body after settlers demanded the land, drawing condemnation from the UN. In diplomatic news, President Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable,' despite recent progress in ceasefire talks, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The podcast also covers the Mothers of the Missing in Mexico, who marched in Mexico City on Mother’s Day, demanding justice amid a surge in disappearances linked to cartel violence, even as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup. Finally, Kansas City, Missouri, is gearing up as a training base for four national football teams, showcasing its world-class facilities and Midwestern hospitality ahead of the global event.