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  • Apple is launching 15+ new products this fall, here’s what’s coming

    Apple is launching 15+ new products this fall, here’s what’s coming

    We’re past the halfway mark of 2025, and Apple still has a lot of big plans for the year. In addition to major software updates like iOS 26, there are 15+ new Apple products in the pipeline that are expected to launch before the year ends. Here’s everything that’s coming.

    iPhone 17 family

    iPhone Air concept

    After years of fairly iterative iPhone updates, this year’s iPhone 17 lineup is set to elicit a lot more hype. The Plus model is out, replaced by a new iPhone Air, and there’s even potential for a rebranding of the Pro Max to give us the first iPhone Ultra.

    M5 Macs and iPads

    M5 MacBook Pro

    Apple has already launched several new iPads and Macs this year, but there’s more on the way, including the debut of the first products with an M5 chip.

    • M5 MacBook Pro: Same basic design, but with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max configs.
    • M5 iPad Pro: M5 chip and optimized for iPadOS 26’s multitasking upgrades.
    • New Mac Pro: M3 Ultra like this year’s Mac Studio, and slim chance of a redesigned case.

    Big wearables upgrades for Apple Watch and AirPods

    Apple Watch Ultra display

    Apple’s lineup of wearables is expected to get some strong updates this fall, largely due to the arrival of much-anticipated new versions of the Apple Watch Ultra, and likely new AirPods Pro.

    Apple Home products

    HomePad WWDC

    Apple has big ambitions for the smart home, but they’ve hit a snag due to ongoing Siri upgrade delays. Before the year’s out though, we’ll see at least two new Home products launch—and very possibly three.

    • New Apple TV 4K: Likely Apple Intelligence capable, with upgraded A-class chip.
    • HomePod mini 2: New Wi-Fi modem, enhanced compatibility with other Home products.
    • ‘HomePad’: Smart home command center running homeOS, timing is TBD.

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    AirTag

    What else is left? Just a few solid revisions for some of Apple’s other products.

    • AirTag 2: New Ultra Wideband chip with improved range, plus stronger privacy features.
    • M5 Vision Pro: Likely just a spec bump with the new M5 chip and minimal other changes.
    • Studio Display 2: Same 27-inch size, but with MiniLED technology and likely camera improvements.

    What other new Apple products could launch this year?

    Pro Display XDR

    Rumors indicate the entire list of new products above is likely to launch this year, or very shortly afterwards. But are there any other launch possibilities?

    One wildcard involves a very niche, rarely updated Apple product: the Pro Display XDR.

    Reports indicate Apple may be preparing a Pro Display XDR 2 for later this year or shortly thereafter, which could pair nicely with the new Mac Pro launch.

    In any case, with the many Apple products outlined above expected to launch this year, it should make for an especially exciting year for new hardware.

    Which of this year’s new Apple products are you planning to buy? Let us know in the comments.

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  • Tesla vehicle deliveries drop sharply as Musk backlash affects demand | Tesla

    Tesla vehicle deliveries drop sharply as Musk backlash affects demand | Tesla

    Tesla posted another big drop in quarterly deliveries on Wednesday, putting it on course for its second straight annual sales decline as demand falters due to backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political stance and an ageing vehicle lineup.

    Tesla said it delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter, down 13.5% from 443,956 units a year ago. Analysts had expected it to report deliveries of about 394,378 vehicles, according to an average of 23 estimates from the financial research firm Visible Alpha, though projections went to as low as 360,080 units based on estimates from 10 analysts over the past month. Analysts use the number of vehicles delivered to customers as a metric of success to evaluate both automotive sales and production.

    “The market is reacting to the deliveries not being as bad as potentially thought with multiple analysts cutting their forecasts over the past week,” said Seth Goldstein, senior equity analyst at Morningstar.

    The stock has lost 25% of its value so far this year as investors feared brand damage in Europe, where sales have slumped most sharply, and in the US from Musk’s embrace of rightwing politics and his role in spearheading the Trump administration’s cost-cutting effort. The day Trump and Musk split publicly in early June, Tesla lost about $150bn in market value. Its share price has somewhat recovered in the ensuing month, but Trump and Musk have likewise reignited their feud as they spar over Trump’s sweeping tax bill.

    Tesla’s plummeting deliveries in a steadily growing global EV market come despite Musk saying in April that sales had turned around.

    The company refreshed its top-selling Model Y crossover earlier this year to boost demand, but the redesign forced a production halt and prompted some buyers to delay purchases in anticipation of the updated version.

    Most of Tesla’s revenue and profit come from its core EV business, and much of its trillion-dollar valuation hangs on Musk’s big bet on converting its vehicles into robotaxis.

    Tesla last month rolled out a robotaxi service in limited parts of Austin, Texas, for a select group of invitees and with several restrictions, including having a safety monitor in the front passenger seat. The pilot was limited, though, with only about a dozen Robotaxis on the road. The US National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration opened an investigation into the launch of the autonomous ride service.

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    The automaker had said it would start producing a cheaper vehicle, expected to be a pared-down Model Y, by June’s end.

    While a cheaper model might help bolster sales, Wall Street expects a second consecutive annual sales decline this year. To achieve Musk’s target of returning to growth this year, Tesla would need to hand over more than a million units in the second half – a record and a tough challenge, according to analysts, despite typically stronger sales in the second half.

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  • Cricket fraternity in awe of Jaiswal, Gill’s rollicking display on opening day of 2nd Test at Edgbaston

    Cricket fraternity in awe of Jaiswal, Gill’s rollicking display on opening day of 2nd Test at Edgbaston

    New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): India’s rising sensations Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal earned plaudits from legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, former all-rounders Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and other stars, following their swashbuckling exploits on the opening day of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

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    Familiar scenes unfolded for India after the coin spin in favour of England captain Ben Stokes, who put the tourists to bat just like the series opener at Headingley. India made a small tweak with Jaiswal, and KL Rahul continued to open with Karun Nair promoted to the number three spot to replace dropped Sai Sudharsan.

    England threatened by making early inroads with Rahul (2) chopping the ball back into his stumps. Karun Nair (31) made a narrow escape early on after scrapping his way out of an lbw call, but failed to capitalise on it and returned to the dressing room moments before lunch at Edgbaston.

    Jaiswal and Test captain Gill tantalised England’s bowling unit, bereft of experience. Jaiswal coruscated with a rollicking 87(107) while Gill continued to dazzle after walloping a swashbuckling century and stayed unbeaten on 114(216) at the end of day’s play, propelling India to 310/5 despite a minor collapse after tea.

    “@ybj_19 set the tone from ball one. He was positive, fearless and smartly aggressive. @ShubmanGill was cool as ever, calm under pressure, solid in defence and in total control. Classy knocks from both. Well played, boys!” Sachin wrote on X.

    For Kaif, “world-class,” Gill’s flamboyant display at number four particularly stood out, which makes him believe that the 25-year-old will continue the great tradition that comes with the spot, which Sachin and Virat previously held.

    “Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and now Shubman Gill… India is always blessed to have a solid world class batsman at No. 4. Maybe this continue forever. Gill continuing a great tradition,” Kaif wrote on X.

    Irfan doesn’t have any doubt that Jaiswal and Gill will be the torchbearers of the young Indian team and wrote on X, “I have no doubt in my mind two batters from this young Indian team will take test team forward. YASHASVI JAISWAL & SHUBMAN GILL.”

    Former India batter Wasim Jaffer is pleased that the captaincy pressure hasn’t caught up to Gill and wrote on X, “Being India’s number 4 and Test captain comes with a different pressure altogether. Really good to see it has not affected his batting one bit, in fact it’s elevated it. Well played @ShubmanGill #ENGvIND.”

    Yuvraj Singh, who has served as Gill’s mentor, saw his prodigy become one of the few to hammer consecutive centuries after becoming Test captain.

    “When responsibility calls, some rise and some soar! @ShubmanGill just became one of the rare few to score consecutive hundreds as Test captain! A calm head, a bold bat and a hunger to lead by example @GraemeSmith49 would be proud of the company!” Yuvraj wrote on X.

    After Jaiswal’s return to the dugout, vice-captain Rishabh Pant (25) tried to forge a comeback but lofted it into the English skipper’s hands. Nitish Kumar Reddy, on his debut in England, returned cheaply 1(6) after Chris Woakes breached his stance and rattled the timber.

    Gill joined hands with Ravindra Jadeja and raised an unbeaten 99-run partnership to push England back against the wall. (ANI)

    (This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)


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  • Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel – France 24

    1. Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel  France 24
    2. Iran charges French couple with spying for Israel  Geo.tv
    3. French diplomat visits two French nationals imprisoned in Iran  The Times of Israel
    4. French detainees in Iran charged with spying for Israel  The New Arab
    5. French diplomat visits two French detainees in Iran: minister  24 News HD

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  • HIDIVE KICKS-OFF “SUMMER OF DUBS” FOR FANS WITH SLICE OF LIFE DRAMA “FLOWER AND ASURA” PREMIERE ON JULY 16 – AMC Networks Inc.

    HIDIVE KICKS-OFF “SUMMER OF DUBS” FOR FANS WITH SLICE OF LIFE DRAMA “FLOWER AND ASURA” PREMIERE ON JULY 16 – AMC Networks Inc.

     

    HIDIVE KICKS-OFF “SUMMER OF DUBS” FOR FANS WITH SLICE OF LIFE DRAMA “FLOWER AND ASURA” PREMIERE ON JULY 16

     

    Anime Streaming Service to Release Fresh Batch of Popular English Dubs of New and Recent Exclusive Simulcast Series Alongside Ongoing Titles Throughout This Summer

     

    HOUSTON, TX — JUNE 30, 2025 — Fans can now beat the heat and enjoy a fun-filled summertime thanks to HIDIVE.  The fast-growing streaming service from AMC Networks debuted its “Summer of Dubs” today ahead of its exhibition at Anime Expo 2025. Throughout this season, HIDIVE will release a fresh new batch of its popular English dubs—ranging from slice of life and coming-of-age to fantasy and romance series. The programming line-up will feature a mix of English dubs of both new and recent simulcast shows exclusively available on the streaming service. HIDIVE’s “Summer of Dubs” kicks-off on July 16 with the heart-warming and award-winning slice of life drama Flower and Asura.

    Following Flower and Asura, the “Summer of Dubs” continues with the August premieres of the supernatural romance drama Call of the Night Season 2 and the coming-of-age music drama Rock is a Lady’s Modesty followed by the second part (Cour 2) of the supernatural historical fantasy series Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho in September.

    In addition to the “Summer of Dubs” series, fan can also watch new weekly episodes from a trio of currently ongoing English dubs, the fan-favorite rom-com series 2.5 Dimensional Seduction and I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?, and the first part (Cour 1) of the supernatural historical fantasy series Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Cour 1.

    Together in all, including new simulcast episodes of Call of the Night Season 2, Bad Girl and Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Cour 2, HIDIVE offers fan nearly a dozen new episodes to enjoy each week all this summer.

    Of special note, new anime apparel is now available for several of HIDIVE’s fan favorite series including DanMachi—Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon?, I Parry Everything! and The Eminence in Shadow. This also includes options featuring special DanMachi 10th Anniversary art. Check out the new collection here.

    New & Upcoming Summer 2025 English Dub Releases

    Flower and Asura

     

    Call of the Night Season 2

    English Dub Premiere July 16

     

    English Dub Premiere in August

     

    SLICE OF LIFE

     

    SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE

    On the picturesque island of Tonakijima with a population of only 600, Hana’s favorite pastime is reading literature to the island’s children. Her narration skills are second to none, and Mizuki, the president of the school’s broadcasting club immediately recognizes Hana’s ability to engage with others and draw them into her recitations. Invited by Mizuki to join the club, Hana embarks on a journey to discover her true love of reading — and maybe even change the course of her life along the way.

     

    Ko overcomes his confusion about becoming a vampire and decides to “like” Nazuna, while Nazuna resolves to make Ko “fall in love” with her. Without understanding what “love” even is, the two of them spend their nights together in a frenzy. Meanwhile, Detective Uguisu Anko is closing in with her plot to kill vampires, not just Nazuna.  A vampire’s weakness is “anything they were attached to when they were human” and so they all try to get rid of this weakness before it’s too late. But, Nazuna has no memory of her human life. What is Nazuna’s hidden past? Why did Anko start killing vampires? And what is the “secret” that Nazuna and Anko share? For Ko, Nazuna, Anko, a fun “late night” doesn’t end here… a new “night” begins!

     

    Rock is a Lady’s Modesty

     

    Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho  Cour 2

    English Dub Premiere in August

     

    English Dub Premiere in September

     

    COMING OF AGE

     

    HISTORICAL FANTASY

    At an elite all-girls’ academy where refined young ladies gather, Lilisa Suzunomiya, now the daughter of a real estate tycoon after her mother remarried, is forced to abandon her guitar and rock music to fit in. However, her passion is reignited by sounds from the old school building, where she meets a skilled drummer who shares her love for rock. Together, they embrace their inner rockstars, elegantly clashing and shouting their way through the academy in this captivating tale of grace and rebellion.

     

    In the Edo period, there was a shrine maiden called “Itskihime” in the mountain village of Kadono. Jinta, a wandering orphan who, along with his younger sister Suzune, drifted into the village and grew up to become the shrine maiden’s guardian, ventures into the forest to defeat a mysterious demon who speaks to him of the far future and the threat of a Demon God. So begins this epic supernatural historical fantasy series that follows a demon hunter through his century-spanning journey from the Edo to Heisei periods—all-the-while questioning his wielding of a sword.

     

    Current Ongoing English Dub Releases

    2.5 Dimensional Seduction

    I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?

    Sword of the Demon Hunter:

    Kijin Gentosho Cour 1

    ROM-COM

    ROM-COM

    HISTORICAL FANTASY

    New dub episodes every Wednesday

     

    New dub episodes every Wednesday

     

    New dub episodes every Wednesday

     

    ABOUT HIDIVE

    HIDIVE is home to some of Japan’s very best anime and among the fastest growing services in AMC Network’s streaming portfolio. From TV series to movies to original video animations, HIDIVE offers one of the anime industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic anime created by Japan’s leading and emerging producers. Each season, subscribers have exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of the best new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast. HIDIVE can be viewed on a wide array of platforms, including desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone and connected TV,  and is currently available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign-up for a free 7-day trial, visit www.hidive.com.

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  • What would superhero make of the world today?

    What would superhero make of the world today?

    Yasmin Rufo

    BBC News

    Reporting fromLeicester Square
    Getty Images James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Peter Safran attend the "Superman premiereGetty Images

    James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Peter Safran attended the premiere in Leicester Square

    Superman was the first superhero, created 87 years ago. He’s appeared in numerous books and films over the years and now he’s been rebooted again as James Gunn introduces the first film in the relaunched DC universe.

    The film has been hotly anticipated and a lot is riding on it – superhero films in recent years have been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans.

    Playing the Man of Steel is 31-year-old American actor David Corenswet.

    Corenswet, who has previously appeared in TV series The Politician, Hollywood and We Own This City, is the fourth person to play the role in a major Superman movie, and the first for a decade.

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    Corenswet is the fourth person to play Superman

    His version of the hero is far cheerier and more optimistic that other iterations, particularly compared to Henry Cavill’s portrayal of him which was grittier and darker.

    The film will kick-start a new era for DC Studios, which writer-director Gunn and producer Peter Safran took over in 2022.

    Cavill, who appeared in 2013’s Man of Steel and its spin-offs, announced in 2022 that he would return to the role – but Gunn and Safran decided to replace him after they took over DC.

    As a hero whose message is of hope and justice, I ask Corenswet what Superman would make of the world today.

    “He’d probably like to see more kindness,” he says. “He’s a figure who is willing to take on responsibility and has joy in doing that and I think he would like to inspire others in the world today to take on more responsibility.”

    Rachel Brosnahan, who is best known for playing Midge Maisel in The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, plays Lois Lane and tells me that Superman would want to “step in and help whenever and wherever he could.”

    “He sees people and things in need and steps in when you need him without questions,” she says.

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    Fans can expect to see the development of the relationship between Lois Lane and Superman in this film

    Nicholas Hoult, who plays infamous villain Lex Luthor, adds that the superhero would want to “see more goodness in the world”.

    The 31-year-old actor who recently starred in Nosferatu and Juror #2 feels confident that this version of Superman will buck the trend of failed reboots.

    “Gunn’s version is a lot of fun and celebrates what it is to be human,” he says

    He explains that he doesn’t think superhero fatigue has set in but it’s important to “have good storytelling and create characters that people are inspired by”.

    DC has struggled to find major hits in recent years, with films like Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman 1984 and Joker: Folie à Deux – part of the wider DC stable – each earning less than $60m (£48m) at the North American box office.

    Elsewhere in Hollywood, Sony’s latest phase of superhero films ended with a flop when Kraven the Hunter opened with takings of just $11m (£9m) last weekend.

    Hoult originally auditioned for the role of Superman but said after reading the script he thought Lex was a better fit.

    “When Gunn called me to offer me the role of Lex I chuckled because his instincts were right.”

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    Hoult says he originally auditioned to play Superman not Lex Luther

    Speaking to fans at the premiere, many were excited to see more screen time being given to the relationship between Superman and his love interest, Lois Lane.

    Brosnahan says she’s excited for fans to see their relationship develop and the film “really humanises both of them”.

    “What’s great about this film is that it’s not an origin story so we get to go deeper into the relationships and I think Lois and Superman realise they have met their match in each other.”

    Other characters in the film include Guy Gardner/Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Rex Mason/Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Michael Holt/Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi).

    As the first film in the new DC Universe, there’s a lot riding on it.

    It will likely set the tone for how other films such as Supergirl and Clayface that are set to be released in 2026 will be received.

    The box office prediction is high for Gunn’s film and on 11 July, when the film is released, we’ll find out if those predictions are correct.

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  • Cambodia, South Korea record new avian flu cases in poultry | The Transmission

    Cambodia, South Korea record new avian flu cases in poultry | The Transmission

    Watt Poultry A number of human infections with flu viruses of avian origin have also been confirmed in the region. Since mid-June, Cambodia’s veterinary authority has confirmed six further highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in poultry flocks.

    Based on official notifications to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), these bring the nation’s total outbreaks over the past 12 months to 16. Directly impacted have been close to 8,000 domestic birds. In the recent outbreaks, village flocks affected ranged in size from 25 to more than 650 birds. Two were in Pursat — the first infections in this western province. There were also two outbreaks in each of Takeo and Siem Reap, which are located in the far south and northwest of the country, respectively.

    Detection of the H5N1 serotype of the HPAI virus at one of the Takeo province outbreaks was confirmed after an infection was suspected in a resident of the village. Sick or dead poultry at the other locations raised suspicions of HPAI in the other village flocks. 

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  • Switzerland shock France, among top eight in world!

    Switzerland shock France, among top eight in world!

    LAUSANNE (Switzerland) – There are fairytales and then there is Switzerland’s run at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025. The alpine nation pulled off a magical upset of France and now find themselves in the Quarter-Finals – among the top eight teams in the world.

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    In case you forgot, the Swiss have never played in a FIBA U19 World Cup – heck, the men’s program has never played a FIBA Youth EuroBasket game in Division A.

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    The best photos from the game

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    Still, hosts Switzerland shocked France and the world with an 86-79 overtime comeback win – the No. 60 team in the FIBA World Rankings Boys taking down the No. 3 nation in global basketball. Switzerland won the game with an 18-0 run spanning the fourth quarter and overtime. Dayan Nessah scored 22 points with 15 rebounds and Oliver Sassella had 25 points for the Swiss.

    France – a nation that finished third, second and second in the last three FIBA U19 World Cups – were leading 66-54 with 5:34 minutes to go. But Switzerland scored the final 12 points of regulation – eight of them by Sassella – to force overtime. And France failed to score for almost 3 minutes in the extra session and the deficit was 72-66.

    Switzerland will next face New Zealand in Friday’s Quarter-Finals.

    Let us know what you think and vote:

    Who will be crowned U19 World Cup 2025 champions?

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  • Prince William shocked over Meghan Markle ‘insensitive’ move

    Prince William shocked over Meghan Markle ‘insensitive’ move

    Prince William shocked over Meghan Markle ‘insensitive’ move

    Prince William is infuriated as Meghan Markle launches her latest ‘As Ever’ product.

    The Prince of Wales is upset as his sister-in-law in California drops her alcohol brand and sells out within an hour.

    Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told The Sun: “It’s not lost on Prince William that Meghan has launched an alcohol brand on his mother’s birthday, the very mum he lost in a drink driving tragedy.”

    Ms Schofield said: “Timing an alcohol launch to Diana’s birthday wasn’t just a misstep, it was borderline cruel.” 

    She added: “To claim ignorance here doesn’t hold up—it wasn’t just insensitive. It felt like a betrayal of the very narrative she’s working so hard to craft.”

    Prince Harry left the Royal Family back in 2020 alongside wife Meghan Markle and son, Prince Archie. The couple later accused the Royal Family of showcasing racism towards their son and publicly shared their grievances on television. Harry and Meghan now live in California, where they also welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet.


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  • Cambodia reports 3 new human cases of H5N1 bird flu | The Transmission

    Cambodia reports 3 new human cases of H5N1 bird flu | The Transmission

    BNO News Cambodia has confirmed three new human cases of H5N1 bird flu, all linked to the same area where a case was reported last week, according to health officials.

    The new cases include a 46-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son from Lek village in Daun Keo commune. Both are currently in stable condition.

    Their home is located about 60 feet (20 m) from that of a 41-year-old woman who tested positive for H5N1 last Monday. Health officials said sick and dead chickens were found at several homes in the area, including those of the patients.

    The third case involves a 36-year-old woman from Daun Keo village, nearly two miles (3 km) from the other infections. She is currently in intensive care. Investigators said she had handled a dead chicken at her home before falling ill.

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