WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans

The World Health Organization is investigating a suspected human-to-human transmission of Hantavirus on a cruise ship, where three passengers have died and others remain confined. Meanwhile, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist as the United States launches "Project Freedom" to protect commercial shipping from Iranian interference, despite a fragile ceasefire. In the Middle East, ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have led to further evacuation orders and significant civilian casualties. Elsewhere, a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in China has resulted in 26 deaths, prompting a nationwide safety review. In Serbia, citizens continue to demand accountability 18 months after a fatal railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad. Additionally, author Sophia Smith-Gatlar highlights the global crisis of language extinction, while country legend Dolly Parton has officially cancelled her Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health concerns.