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After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC
The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.
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India vs Australia test series 2024/25: Cummins sees Marsh, Green key role
Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming cricket test series.
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One dead, six missing after luxury superyacht capsizes off Sicily coast
The boat, that was carrying tourists including British tech giant Mike Lynch, sank due to rough weather conditions.
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Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks
Several businesses were targeted in a wave of unrest that unleashed violent racism onto British streets.
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Attacks on health facilities and staff must not become the norm
On World Humanitarian Day, we must take a stance against the intensifying attacks on healthcare in conflict zones.
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Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel
Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
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Video: Moment of Tel Aviv explosion captured on camera
Israeli police say an explosion on a truck in Tel Aviv is being investigated as a possible terror attack.
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Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at ‘decisive moment’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders to push for a Gaza ceasefire.
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Blinken says ceasefire talks ‘maybe last’ chance to free captives from Gaza
Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
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China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
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Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
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Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
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Chechen leader drives gun-mounted Tesla truck, invites Musk to Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov says Cybertruck will be given to Russian forces fighting in the war in Ukraine.
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Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention
Democratic nominee leads Republican by 3-6 points ahead of party convention in Chicago.
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Ukraine hits third bridge in Russia’s Kursk, says buffer zone is final goal
Stating the incursion's aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border 'buffer zone'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 906
As the war enters its 906th day, these are the main developments.
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Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.
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UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, 'Islamism' and far-right 'extremism' among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
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Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning over more Americans?
As the new face of the Democrats, Harris is in the ‘honeymoon phase’. But can she beat Trump in November?
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Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Bangladesh's interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country's important garment industry.
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