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Public Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Outpacing Response, Warns WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing response efforts, according to a report by The Guardian.

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AI

Radio 1’s Big Weekend: Sun, superstars and other takeaways

Thousands gathered in Sunderland for the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend, where Olivia Dean headlined and fans celebrated a mix of music, culture, and local pride.

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Corporate

Home Prices Rise in Watertown, NY, as Market Shifts in 2026

Home prices in Watertown, NY, rose 17.1% year-over-year in February 2026, according to Redfin. Meanwhile, U.S. home prices grew by just 1.1% during the same period, signaling a broader market slowdown.

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Unternehmen

Walmart: Konsumenten sparen bei hohen Spritpreisen

Walmart warnt, dass US-Konsumenten aufgrund steigender Spritpreise sparen. Der Einzelhändler erwartet ein Wachstum von 4 bis 5 Prozent im zweiten Quartal.

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Middle East

Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues displacement orders

At least three people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on vehicles in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA), as the Israeli military issued new forced displacement orders for residents in the south.

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Americas

Venezuela Inmates Occupy Prison, Set Fire to Mattresses

Venezuela inmates occupied a prison roof and set fire to mattresses on Sunday to protest alleged abuses, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

Botswana Couple Challenges Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Landmark Case

A Botswana couple is challenging the country’s ban on same-sex marriage in court, with hearings scheduled for 14 and 15 July. If successful, Botswana would become the second African country to legalise same-sex marriage. According to the source.

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Conflicts & Security

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says

Iran says an agreement with the U.S. is not imminent despite progress in talks, according to BBC and NBC News reports.

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Corporate

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices fell sharply amid growing optimism that a US-Iran peace deal could be close to finalizing, with both sides reportedly agreeing on most terms. According to reports from multiple sources, the deal could involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and mutual de-escalation of recent tensions.

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Líderes

Noboa promete extraditar criminales en discurso

El presidente ecuatoriano Daniel Noboa anunció su compromiso con la extradición de delincuentes durante su discurso ante el país.

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Heritage

Memorial Day 2026: Events, Closures, and Traditions

Memorial Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, May 25, a federal holiday in the United States. The day honors deceased service members, with events held nationwide and many businesses closed.

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Staatschefs

Ecuador: Noboa verspricht Auslieferung von Kriminellen

Ecuadorien hat im Rahmen seiner Regierungserklärung versprochen, gefährdete Kriminelle auszuliefern, berichtet Al Jazeera.

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Leaders

Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa pledged to extradite wanted criminals during his State of the Union speech, according to Al Jazeera.

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Amerikas

Kuba dankt China für Reislieferung

Kuba hat China für eine Reislieferung gedankt, während die humanitäre Lage auf der Insel sich verschlechtert. Energiekrise und US-Sanktionen sorgen für weitreichende Stromausfälle.

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Americas

Cuba Thanks China for Rice Amid Worsening Crisis

Cuba has thanked China for a recent rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions, as the island grapples with energy shortages and U.S. sanctions. The crisis has led to widespread blackouts and stalled public services.

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