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WHO Urges Community Cooperation to Contain DRC Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for community cooperation to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the situation worsens due to limited funding and local resistance.

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Middle East

Israel Seizes Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a 'decisive shift' in its ground offensive against Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Märkte

Trump kritisiert Künstler, die Freedom 250-Konzert boykottieren

US-Präsident Donald Trump attackierte Künstler, die von einem 250-Jahr-Feier abgesagt haben. Er bezeichnete sie als 'drittklassig' und erwog, selbst aufzutreten.

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Oriente Medio

Alcalde de Nueva York no asistirá a desfile por Israel, rompiendo 62 años de tradición

El alcalde de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, no participará en el anual desfile por Israel por primera vez en más de 60 años, rompiendo una tradición sostenida por cada alcalde desde 1965.

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Afrika

Südafrika-Minister kritisiert Visa-Probleme vor WM

Der südafrikanische Sportminister kritisiert die Fußball-Assoziation wegen Reiseverzögerungen durch Visa-Probleme vor der WM.

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Markets

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

US President Donald Trump criticized performers who withdrew from a 250th-anniversary event, calling them 'third rate' and mulling his own appearance at a rally. According to the BBC, multiple artists cited misleading information about the event's political ties.

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Middle East

Zohran Mamdani skips Israel Day Parade, defying decades of tradition

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the annual Israel Day Parade for the first time in over 60 years, breaking with a tradition upheld by every mayor since 1965.

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Elections

Colombia Goes to Polls in Election Pitting Petro Ally Against Pro-Trump Candidates

Colombians are voting in the first round of the 2026 presidential election, pitting outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s ally against pro-Trump candidates advocating for a tougher stance on armed groups, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

South Africa Made to Look Foolish Over World Cup Visa Issues

South Africa's sports minister has criticized the country's football association for a visa-related travel delay ahead of the World Cup, saying the situation has made the nation 'look like fools'.

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Elections

Colombia Votes in Presidential Election with US Relations at Stake

Colombia's presidential election could redefine the country's relations with the US, according to BBC.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Ecuador beschuldigt: Einflussnahme auf Wahl in Kolumbien

Kolumbiens Außenministerium wirft dem ecuadorianischen Präsidenten vorsätzliche Einmischung in die bevorstehende Wahl vor, nachdem dieser einem rechten Kandidaten Zollabbau versprochen hat.

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Baseball

Star-Wars-Editorin Marcia Lucas stirbt im Alter von 80 Jahren

Die Oscar-Preisträgerin für die Bearbeitung des Original-„Star Wars“-Films, Marcia Lucas, ist im Alter von 80 Jahren gestorben. Ihre Familie würdigt sie als Pionierin für Frauen im Film.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ecuador Accused of Meddling in Colombian Election with Tariff Vow

Colombia's foreign ministry has accused Ecuador's president of 'deliberate interference' in its forthcoming election after he promised a right-wing candidate he would lift tariffs, according to the BBC.

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Baseball