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At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with one person…
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Donald Trump recently warned Taiwan against pursuing independence during an interview, emphasizing the need for both…
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Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
A shooting at a mosque in San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with two teenage suspects later found…
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'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav, a stand-up comedian from Mumbai, fell victim to a sophisticated scam where she was falsely accused…
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American contracted Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, CDC says
An American has tested positive for Ebola after exposure while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The…
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
President Trump announced he has postponed a military attack on Iran at the request of Gulf states, citing ongoing…
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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
A New York judge has ruled that a gun and writings found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be presented at his murder…
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has exceeded 3,000, according to the country's health ministry. Despite…
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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of four Italian divers missing in the Maldives have been recovered, along with a fifth body found earlier.…
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Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
A nationwide strike in Kenya has been initiated by public transport operators in response to record-high fuel prices.…
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos from graduates at the University of Arizona when discussing artificial…
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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
A tiger owned by a controversial trainer in Germany was shot by police after it attacked a 73-year-old man. The…
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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say
The driver of a freight train involved in a deadly collision in Bangkok has tested positive for drugs and faces…
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health…
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'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa have both set new records for summiting Mount Everest. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the…
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Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
President Trump has warned Iran that time is running out for peace negotiations as talks have stalled. He criticized…
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'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Political executions in Iran have surged since the onset of the war, with at least 32 political prisoners executed…
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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
The article discusses the challenges faced by Ukrainian soldiers on the front line in eastern Ukraine, particularly in…
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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, but all crew members managed to eject safely. The incident…
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Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected after two fighter jets collided during a US air show. The incident occurred near…
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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
Fatima Bio, the first lady of Sierra Leone, has a compelling story of escaping child marriage and becoming an…
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UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The UAE is investigating a drone strike that occurred near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi. The strike,…
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Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
A man drove his car into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight individuals, four of whom are in serious…
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Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
A Trump-backed challenger, Julia Letlow, has defeated incumbent Republican senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict…
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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Three people were killed in the Moscow region following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, according to Russian…
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How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising concerns due to its undetected spread in a…
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested presumptively positive for hantavirus after an…
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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including three paramedics.…
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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as a sovereign nation following comments from US President Donald Trump regarding…
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Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
A humpback whale, rescued after beaching itself in Germany, has been found dead near a Danish island. The whale,…
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Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is facing backlash from both Democrats and Republicans after commuting the prison…
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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia
A 38-year-old man was killed by a 13ft great white shark in Western Australia near Rottnest Island. The incident…
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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
More than 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers, have been kidnapped in north-eastern Nigeria. The abductions occurred…
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
A rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italians who drowned in the Maldives. Staff Sergeant…
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Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
A freight train collided with a public bus in Bangkok, resulting in at least eight fatalities and 25 injuries. The…
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Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
Hamas has confirmed the death of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a top commander, in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. The…
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against declaring independence from China following a summit with Chinese…
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Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The United States and Nigeria have successfully killed a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint…
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Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death
An Indian man faced difficulties accessing his deceased sister's bank savings, leading him to carry her skeletal…
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Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar
A small plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, resulting in two fatalities. The aircraft, a…
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What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?
Tuareg separatist fighters seized control of Kidal after Malian and Russian forces withdrew, following coordinated…
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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
A staff member at Asahiyama Zoo in Japan has allegedly confessed to disposing of his wife's body in the zoo's…
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Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline
An elderly woman was rescued by a robotic device near Ukraine's frontline, after Ukrainian forces located her using…
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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of President Donald Trump due to an…
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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are embroiled in a legal battle over the founding and direction of OpenAI. Musk accuses…
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