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Public Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Amid Aid Cuts: Friday Briefing

Ebola is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with suspected cases now reaching 600 and at least 240 deaths since the outbreak began in Ituri province. The crisis is occurring amid significant cuts to international aid, which experts say have crippled response efforts.

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Africa

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

Eight students have been arrested in Kenya following a suspected arson attack at a girls' school that killed 16 pupils, according to police.

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Basketball

Wemby’s Spurs Force Game 7, Final Box Score Stats & Highlights for SGA, McCain from NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs secured a dramatic Game 6 victory, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their NBA playoffs series, according to Bleacher Report.

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Asia Pacific

Indian Bride’s Mother-in-law Arrested in Death Case

India's top anti-crime agency has arrested the mother-in-law of an Indian woman whose death has sparked conflicting claims of murder and suicide, according to BBC.

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Middle East

Netanyahu Says IDF to Increase Gaza Control to 70%

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he directed the Israel Defense Forces to increase control of Gaza to 70%, according to BBC.

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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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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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Big Tech

Call of Duty: Warzone drops PS4 and Xbox One support

Activision is ending support for PS4 and Xbox One in Call of Duty: Warzone later this year, requiring players to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series consoles. According to The Verge.

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Musik

15 Jahre Haft für Anschlagsplan gegen Taylor Swift in Wien

Ein 21-jähriger Österreicher ist wegen eines geplanten islamistischen Anschlags auf eine Taylor-Swift-Konzert in Wien zu 15 Jahren Haft verurteilt worden.

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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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Conflictos y Seguridad

52 guerrilleros muertos en enfrentamientos en Colombia

Al menos 52 combatientes guerrilleros murieron en enfrentamientos entre dos grupos armados rivales en el sureste de Colombia, según un grupo de las Farc.

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Football

PSG vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Final on June 1

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will face off in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final on June 1. PSG are the defending champions, having won last season with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.

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Conflicts & Security

Clashes Between Armed Groups in Colombia Kill 52

At least 52 guerrilla fighters have been killed in clashes between two rival armed groups in south-east Colombia, according to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc).

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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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Conflictos y Seguridad

Israel ataca a Beirut: 11 muertos en un día

Israel atacó por segunda vez a Beirut desde el comienzo de un alto el fuego, según el Ejército de Israel (IDF).

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