Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
Cyber attack disrupts swathe of US and Canada universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across North America.
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after actor’s Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island
Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
The companies making billions from the Iran war
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.


