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WorldCongo records over 9,000 Ebola cases as vaccine trial preparations near completion
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak has killed 4,381 people, with preparations underway for a Phase 2/3 trial to evaluate vaccine candidates against the strain.
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WorldFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina calls Tarique Rahman's BRICS summit snub 'immature'
New Delhi had extended an invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman for the BRICS summit in his role as the current chair of BIMSTEC but he opted out.
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WorldColombia tightens protest rules, raising fears of police violence
President Abelardo de la Espriella’s government gives police greater leeway to disperse demonstrations involving vandalism and roadblocks; opposition rejects.
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WorldSnakebites are a bigger global problem than official figures suggest: New study
A global study estimates up to 7 million snake envenoming cases annually, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing 45% of the burden and deaths and disabilities likely undercounted.
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WorldTrump's ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid misconduct allegations
"Well, we're looking at it,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if he was considering firing Guilfoyle. “We're not happy.”
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WorldUS judge extends protection for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters at White House
With the temporary order due to expire on Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo while the case is pending.
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WorldTrump defends Russian diesel deal as lawmakers warn it could fund Ukraine war
Trump says Russian diesel shipments are intended to ease global fuel prices, while bipartisan senators warn the deal could boost Moscow’s war effort.
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WorldRussian missiles attack apartment building in Kyiv; two killed, many injured
The attack marks a second consecutive attack on Ukraine from Russia in 24 hours with no prior warnings.
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WorldZelenskyy says Ukraine received no missile warning from partners before Kyiv strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, raising concerns over intelligence-sharing as Russian attacks intensify.
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WorldMarco Rubio to visit India from October 17-22 to boost energy cooperation, meet officials
The US Secretary of State will travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar after visiting Uzbekistan, with talks expected to focus on strategic ties and commercial investment.
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WorldTupac Shakur murder: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life
Nearly 30 years after the rapper was killed in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting, a jury convicted the former gang leader of first-degree murder. His lawyer plans to appeal.
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WorldTrump says US continues sharing intelligence with Ukraine, working with Russia to end war
Donald Trump says the US is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine and working with Moscow and Kyiv to end the war as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating an energy ceasefire.
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WorldYemen’s Houthis advance near Taiz as Saudi Arabia warns of consequences for attacks
Yemen’s government says its military operation against the Houthis is advancing with Saudi support, as fighting intensifies near Taiz and strikes target Sanaa and Saudi Arabia.
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WorldPope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery, part of right lung removed
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a successful operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with further tests expected to determine whether additional treatment is needed.
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WorldTrump cuts refugees’ deadline to challenge status revocation to 10 days
The policy could affect at least 185,000 refugees admitted under the Biden administration who have pending green card applications.
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WorldHumanoid robot gropes minor girl in Germany; police launch probe against two boys
German police are investigating whether the robot’s movements were preprogrammed by the two boys.
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WorldSpain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Ceuta amid migration crisis
The royal visit comes after more than 72,000 migrants entered the North African enclave from Morocco in late July, with at least 10,000 reportedly still there.
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WorldTear gas, water cannons used as student protests turn violent in Albania
Demonstrators targeted the Education Ministry in Tirana over university conditions, education costs, financial support, job prospects and inequality.
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WorldUS Supreme Court to hear lawsuit seeking public records of Elon Musk's DOGE
The apex court is intervening for a second time in the case by watchdog CREW, which seeks access to DOGE records from its operations in the early days of Trump's second term.
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WorldSaudi-led coalition strikes oil facilities west of Yemen's capital Sanaa
In response, Houthi military spokesperson warned that any Saudi attack on Sanaa would be met with a “firm and painful” response in Riyadh.