5 things to know for May 7: Hantavirus outbreak, peace talks, market rebound, small businesses, White House ballroom


America’s appetite for weight-loss drugs is transforming a small Danish city into an unlikely hub of economic growth. Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, is pouring billions into its facility in Kalundborg, fueling rapid development in the once-quiet community. About 150 passengers are still on board a cruise ship grappling with a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Three confirmed cases and five suspected cases have been reported, and officials expect that count to grow. The vessel is now headed for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace the victims’ contacts. Read more.

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/07/us/5-things-to-know-for-may-7-hantavirus-outbreak-peace-talks-market-rebound-small-businesses-white-house-ballroom


Reform plan to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas branded ‘grotesque’


Reform UK’s pledge to build new detention centres for people awaiting deportation in areas that vote for the Green Party has been branded “grotesque” by rival parties. Nigel Farage’s party also promised that none of the hubs would open in places with a Reform council or MP if the party wins the next election. Instead, it said, it would “prioritise” sending migrants to Green-held areas because Zack Polanski’s party supports “open borders”.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-green-migrant-detention-centre-nigel-farage-b2970026.html

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war


President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities. But in a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said he does not have to comply with that war powers act as the ceasefire agreed with Iran last month had paused the clock on any such obligation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4xexy4w7o

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war


President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities. But in a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said he does not have to comply with that war powers act as the ceasefire agreed with Iran last month had paused the clock on any such obligation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4xexy4w7o