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Public Health

WHO Chief Arrives in DRC Promising Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

The World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and pledged that the deadly Ebola outbreak can be stopped. He made the comments as he prepared to travel to Ituri province, where the epidemic is centered, on Friday.

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Wahlen

Mexiko: Verfassungsreform zur Annullierung von Wahlen wegen ausländischer Einmischung

Mexikos Unterhaus hat eine Verfassungsreform beschlossen, die Wahlen bei ausländischer Einmischung annullieren kann. Kritiker warnen vor Unsicherheit im Wahlverfahren.

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Conflicts & Security

Hezbollah Uses Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israel, Learning from Ukraine War

Hezbollah is now using fiber-optic drones to target Israel, a tactic learned from the war in Ukraine, according to BBC. Eight of the 11 Israeli soldiers and one civilian killed since a ceasefire began in April were victims of these attacks.

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Elections

Mexico Backs Amendment to Annul Election Results

Mexico’s lower house has approved a constitutional amendment to allow the nullification of elections in cases of foreign interference, according to Al Jazeera.

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Space

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Florida Test

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night, according to the company.

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US Politics

US Treasury Secretary Confirms $250 Bill Featuring Trump

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent confirmed plans to print a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump’s face, according to Al Jazeera.

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Medizin

Bluttest und Zulassungspolitik: Trends im ‘Test’-Bereich

Die American Cancer Society fügt einen Bluttest zu den Darmkrebs-Screening-Optionen hinzu. Yale kehrt zu strengen Testanforderungen zurück.

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Medicina

Prueba de sangre y cambios en admisiones muestran tendencias de ‘test’

La Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer incluyó una prueba de sangre para el cáncer colorrectal. Yale exige de nuevo pruebas estandarizadas.

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의학

혈액 검사와 입학 정책 변화로 ‘테스트’ 트렌드 주목

미국 암협회는 대장암 검진에 혈액 검사를 추가했다. 이어 예일대는 입학 시험 정책을 변경했다.

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Conflicts & Security

Guatemala Seeks US Military Cooperation to Combat Drug Trafficking

Guatemala has requested US military cooperation to help combat drug trafficking, including access to equipment, training, and experts, according to President Bernardo Arévalo. The joint plans do not include US military operations on Guatemalan soil.

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Medicine

Blood Test and Admissions Policy Changes Highlight ‘Test’ Trends

The American Cancer Society has added a blood test to colorectal cancer screening options, offering a new approach for people who avoid traditional methods. Meanwhile, Yale University is updating its testing requirements for applicants.

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Music

Man Jailed for 15 Years Over Taylor Swift Concert Plot

A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

US and Iran ‘Very Close’ to Deal but Not Finalized, Vance Says

The US and Iran remain close to finalizing a deal but have not yet resolved key issues, according to Vice-President JD Vance. The agreement could extend a ceasefire for 60 days and address Iran's nuclear program.

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Policy & Law

Pattie Gonia Drag Queen Challenges Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit

Drag queen Pattie Gonia has called on outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop a lawsuit that claims the performer is causing 'irreparable' harm to its brand, according to the BBC.

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Unternehmen

Carney fordert neues US-Canada-Partnerschaft: ‘Hilfe, Amerika wieder groß zu machen’

Der kanadische Premierminister Mark Carney hat laut The Guardian eine neue Partnerschaft mit den USA gefordert, um 'Amerika wieder groß zu machen'.

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