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winnipegfreepress. com > arts-and-life > life > health > 05/18/2026 > hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-expected-to-arrive-in-the-netherlands

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (393+ words) Winnipeg 5" C, Light rain with wind The MV Hondius has spent the past six days sailing from the Canary Islands, where the remaining passengers were escorted off the vessel by personnel in full-body protective gear and boarded flights to more…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > arts-and-life > entertainment > 05/15/2026 > the-eurovision-song-contest-reaches-its-grand-final-in-vienna-with-pop-and-protests

The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (665+ words) After a week's buildup, acts from 25 countries will take to the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna to battle for the continent's pop crown. Millions of viewers around the world will cast judgment on a fiery Finnish violinist,…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > arts-and-life > entertainment > 05/16/2026 > spains-eurovision-boycott-over-israeli-participation-leaves-contest-fans-torn

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (902+ words) For the first time in seven years, Silvia D'az won't get together with friends to watch the Eurovision Song Contest finals on Saturday night. Their host called off their annual gathering after Spain's public broadcaster withdrew from the festival, protesting…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > world > 05/14/2026 > activist-flotilla-leaves-turkey-for-gaza-weeks-after-israel-intercepted-a-previous-convoy

Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted a previous convoy " Winnipeg Free Press

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (316+ words) More than 50 vessels departed from the port in Marmaris in what the organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla described as the final leg of their journey to Gaza's shores. Israel took two of the activists " Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > sports > soccer > 05/14/2026 > israeli-minister-criticizes-barcelona-star-lamine-yamal-for-waving-palestinian-flag

Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (236+ words) Winnipeg 17" C, Cloudy with wind "Lamine Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while our soldiers combat the terrorist organization Hamas, an organization that massacred, raped and burned Jewish children, women and the elderly on Oct. 7, (2023)" minister Israel Katz wrote…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > breakingnews > 05/13/2026 > russian-ship-that-sank-near-spain-may-have-carried-nuclear-reactor-parts

Russian ship that sank near Spain in 2024 may have carried nuclear reactor parts

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (280+ words) Winnipeg 21" C, Sunny The Ursa Major sank on Dec. 23, 2024, between Spain and Algeria while allegedly on a journey from St. Petersburg to Russia's eastern port of Vladivostok. Two crew members were lost while 14 other people were saved by Spanish rescue…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > arts-and-life > life > health > 05/13/2026 > operator-of-hantavirus-hit-ship-is-awaiting-more-information-before-deciding-on-vessels-cruises

Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1031+ words) Winnipeg 21" C, Sunny The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions" website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic. Three of the ship"s passengers died in an outbreak…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > arts-and-life > entertainment > 05/13/2026 > alternative-shows-counter-eurovision-amid-larger-protest-over-israels-participation

Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel's participation

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (663+ words) Winnipeg 7" C, Sunny The performance Tuesday evening was part of a broader protest movement against this week's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, with Israel's participation sparking anger over its devastating military campaign in Gaza and elsewhere. Five nations, including Spain…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > sports > soccer > 05/12/2026 > barcelona-star-lamine-yamal-waves-palestinian-flag-during-title-parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade " Winnipeg Free Press

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (290+ words) Winnipeg 17" C, Windy The 18-year-old winger, who is already widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, held the flag as the team bus drove through the streets of Barcelona on Monday. Yamal, who is Muslim,…...

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winnipegfreepress. com > sports > soccer > 05/11/2026 > 750000-people-take-to-the-streets-to-celebrate-barcelonas-league-title

750, 000 people take to the streets to celebrate Barcelona's league title

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (182+ words) Winnipeg Free Press May 11, 2026 # Ways to support us This browser doesn't support push notifications at the moment. Check browsers features, update your browser or try to use one from the list of recommended to manage your notifications settings: - Safari ( Mac…...

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