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Africa

Ebola Outbreak Worsening in DRC: 2,000 Dead, 3,605 Confirmed Cases

The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening, having killed 2,000 people and surpassing all previous outbreaks in speed and scale, according to the World Health Organization.

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Markets

Australian State Launches Gun Buyback After Bondi Beach Attack

Australia's most populous state will launch a gun buyback scheme later this year, becoming the first to offer cash in exchange for firearms in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, according to BBC.

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Books & Literature

Morocco Detains 111 Migrants Near Ceuta Border

Moroccan authorities intercepted 111 migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to reports. The detentions occurred near the town of Fnideq, about 2 miles from the border.

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Europe

Moroccan Police Arrest 111 Migrants Trying to Enter Ceuta

Moroccan police arrested 111 people as they attempted to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, according to a source in Morocco’s interior ministry. The arrests occurred amid heightened security on both sides after social media posts called for a mass crossing.

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Middle East

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after jets downed

Qatar denied holding three Iranian pilots it said violated its airspace in March, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. Iran has claimed the airmen were captured alive after their jets were shot down.

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Middle East

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Eleven people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, including journalist Amal Khalil, authorities said. The attacks have sparked calls for international accountability.

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Raumfahrt

Astronomen entdecken neues kosmisches Objekt: Schwarzes Loch ‘Stern’

Astronomen haben ein neues kosmisches Objekt entdeckt, einen 'Stern' um ein Schwarzes Loch, wie eine Studie in Nature berichtet.

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Europa

Ucrania ataca red satelital rusa, Moscú investiga envío de armas

Ucrania ha lanzado ataques a largo alcance contra una base aérea y un centro de cohetes rusos vinculados a una red satelital, según el presidente Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscú busca aclaraciones a Washington y Ankara sobre un posible envío de armas estadounidenses a Kiev.

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Europa

Ukraine attackiert russisches Starlink-Netz – Moskau fragt Ankara und Washington

Ukraine hat mit Langstreckenangriffen ein russisches Raketenzentrum und Flughafen getroffen, die an einem Starlink-ähnlichen Satelliteninternetnetz beteiligt sind, wie Präsident Volodymyr Zelenskyy berichtete. Moskau fragt Washington und Ankara nach einem möglichen Waffenlieferung an Kiew.

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Europe

Ukraine Hits Russian Starlink-Style Network, Moscow Seeks Answers on Arms

Ukraine has launched long-range strikes against a Russian rocket center and airfield involved in a Starlink-style satellite internet network, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow is also seeking clarification from Washington and Ankara about a potential U.S. arms package held by Turkiye.

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Conflicts & Security

Sudan’s Al-Burhan Pledges Immunity for Dialogue

Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has promised temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a national dialogue aimed at resolving the country’s crisis, according to Al Jazeera.

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Cine

Tobey Maguire en Doomsday: Rumores y revelaciones

La posible participación de Tobey Maguire como Spider-Man en Avengers: Doomsday ha generado rumores y especulaciones.

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Asia Pacific

South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

South Korea has proposed talks to officially end the Korean War with North Korea, according to BBC. The offer comes amid heightened tensions following North Korea's 11th suspected missile test this year.

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Football

World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, the 2026 World Cup winner, has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona, according to Saarbrücker Zeitung. The 26-year-old signed a contract until 2031, with reports citing a transfer fee of 50 million euros.

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Movies

Tobey Maguire in Doomsday? Rumors and Revelations

Tobey Maguire's return as Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday has sparked rumors and speculation, with some claiming he will wear a new suit in the film. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Maguire filmed in mocap for the movie.

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