Hantavirus Response: The MV Hondius outbreak is now in the spotlight in Europe: the ship docked in Rotterdam for disinfection, with 25 crew and two medical staff set for quarantine as health authorities monitor for symptoms after three deaths and multiple confirmed cases linked to the Andes virus. Public Health & Travel: WHO and European agencies are stressing this isn’t a repeat of COVID, but the long incubation period means more cases could still surface. Chile in the News: A Chilean executive was detained in Brazil over racist and homophobic insults toward a Latam flight attendant, after a viral video. Mental Health & Culture: Bupa’s new campaign highlights creativity as health support, with 85% of surveyed adults saying art and creative hobbies can improve wellbeing. Policy Clash in the U.S.: West Virginia’s AG says a local conversion therapy ban is unconstitutional, echoing broader legal fights. Climate Pressure: A new WMO report warns Latin America is facing “hydrological whiplash,” with heat, floods, and drought hitting health and water access. Research Watch: Ocean Census researchers report 1,121 new marine species discovered in a year.