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Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
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Trump calls journalist’s Iran reporting ‘treasonous’
Trump called New York Times journalist reporting on the Iran war as “treasonous” while claiming a 'victory'.
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Pakistan’s Fatima Sana breaks world record for fastest 50 in women’s T20
Pakistan captain Sana scored 50 off 15 balls in a match-winning innings against Zimbabwe in Karachi.
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Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
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WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.
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Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
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Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
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Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
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Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
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Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear
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UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.
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BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.
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FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups
Manchester City will continue their hunt for a domestic treble when they face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final.
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Israel kills seven in Lebanon, agrees ‘ceasefire’ extension at talks in US
Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.
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Iran says lack of trust is the main obstacle in US negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that a deep mistrust with the US continues to hinder negotiations
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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainee
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California county scam ad lawsuit adds to mounting Meta legal woes
Santa Clara accuses Meta of failing to regulate scam adds, months after landmark ruling against social media giants.
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India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
A deal inked during Modi's visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.
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How the far right got its name
The far right has gone from fringe to mainstream - but political scientists say the term is often misused.
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