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Public Health

WHO Puts Ebola Outbreak Death Rate at ‘Huge’ 30-50%

The World Health Organization has reported a 30-50% death rate for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from Anaïs Legand of the WHO’s high threat pathogens team.

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Conflicts & Security

Controversial North Korean Invasion in New Call of Duty Game

The next Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 4, features a fictional North Korean invasion, sparking debate over turning unresolved conflict into entertainment, according to BBC.

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Europe

Nato and EU Condemn Russia After Drone Hits Romanian Residential Block

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and sparking a fire, according to Romanian officials. The incident was condemned by Nato and the EU.

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Conflicts & Security

Dawn French on Death, Animation, and West End Return

British comedian and actress Dawn French, 68, expressed deep concerns about the world her grandchild will inherit in an interview with Good Housekeeping, while also making headlines with her return to the West End and a new animated role.

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Afrika

Acht Schüler in Kenia nach tödlichem Brand in Mädchen-Schule festgenommen

Acht Schüler wurden in Kenia festgenommen, nachdem bei einem vermuteten Brandanschlag an einer Mädchen-Schule 16 Schülerinnen umgekommen waren.

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Naher Osten

Netanyahu: IDF soll 70 % Gaza unter Kontrolle bringen

Israelischer Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanyahu hat angeordnet, die Kontrolle über Gaza auf 70 % auszubauen, meldet die BBC.

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Asien-Pazifik

Schwiegertochter-Tod: Ex-Richterin festgenommen

Die Mutter des Ehemannes einer 33-jährigen Schauspielerin ist festgenommen worden. Ihr Tod löste einen Streit um Ehesklaverei aus.

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Öffentliche Gesundheit

Ebola in Kongo: 600 Verdächtige Fälle und Kritik an WHO

Im Kongo breitet sich Ebola rasant aus. Experten kritisieren die Kürzungen im internationalen Hilfsprogramm.

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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.

WH News May 29, 2026

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.

WH News May 29, 2026