# Reform make early gains in Local Elections, WHO offers reassurance on Hantavirus outbreak, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace head to European finals

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Podcast: [The Smart 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360)
Published: 2026-05-08T05:26:17+00:00
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