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WorldUganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
Fifteen people in the latest outbreak, declared in mid-May, were infected in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo - the epicenter of the epidemic.
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WorldExtreme heat and drought intensify wildfire threat across Spain and France, WMO says
"We've had heatwave, after heatwave, after heatwave in the past few weeks. We have got very, very dry soils in many parts of Europe."
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WorldSouth Korea orders evacuation after suspected white phosphorus leak at US air base
Residents near Osan Air Base were briefly evacuated as authorities completed decontamination and later lifted the alert.
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WorldPakistan's business community alleges silent visa ban by UAE
According to reports in Pakistani media, the UAE government has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, including businessmen, investors and traders.
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WorldIraq's new prime minister Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Turkiye: Talks on pipeline, trade, security in agenda
Zaidi's meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other officials will also focus on security, trade, energy, transportation and water management.
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WorldStrong earthquake strikes southern Japan, dozens injured
According to Japanese authorities, the earthquake's epicentre was located around 20 kilometres south of Kumamoto, the largest city on Kyushu island with a population of about 700,000.
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WorldWhy Reza Pahlavi has struggled to emerge as Iran's alternative leader
Despite not having set foot in Iran in almost half a century, Pahlavi had been actively campaigning in the US and Europe, giving speeches about a bright new future for his homeland.
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PoK Elections: Sharif’s PML-N wins 9 out of 13 seats in first phase of regional polls amid rigging allegations
The elections for 45 contesting seats in the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are happening in three phases between July 27 and August 10.
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WorldSpain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, in France, while further south in Spain around 100,000 have been told to leave their homes or seek shelter.
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WorldEbola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Only the 2014-2016 outbreak across West Africa, considered the worst in history, had a higher toll with 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
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WorldChad begins process to withdraw from International Criminal Court
The African nation cited alleged bias and ineffectiveness at the ICC, becoming the fourth African country since 2025 to initiate withdrawal.
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WorldSaudi, Omani foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz navigation amid regional tensions
The two leaders stressed the need for continued coordination, while Iran said its talks with Oman on the strategic waterway are bilateral and unrelated to the United States.
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WorldSurvivors of Vietnam cargo shipwreck rise to 48 as search continues
The Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank late Saturday near Fiery Cross Reef, a Chinese-built island and military outpost in the Spratly Islands.
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WorldZelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Sen. Graham's funeral
In addition to his White House meeting, Zelenskyy will head to the Capitol to meet with senators.
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World7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the 4:29 p.m. quake.
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WorldFrance wildfire leaves 220,000 displaced as evacuees await return
Families forced to flee Gironde's massive forest fire say uncertainty and prolonged displacement are taking a heavy emotional toll.
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WorldNetanyahu's first meeting with Trump since Iran war began is chance to smooth over strains
The Israeli Prime Minister is expected to discuss Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and regional security as both leaders face mounting domestic and geopolitical pressures.
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WorldUS Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
Democrats have said they have more confidence in Clayton than they do in Trump's temporary pick for the job, Bill Pulte, who has no known intelligence experience.
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WorldUS plans major funding boost to counter China's global influence
The US is preparing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in telecommunications, cybersecurity and strategic infrastructure projects to limit China's influence across the Americas, Africa and Asia.
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WorldWisconsin tornado: Extensive damage, power outages reported
The US National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles (145 kilometres) northwest of Milwaukee.