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Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free
Uganda discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has ‘expanded faster than any previous outbreak’ in DRC.
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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the podium with little fanfare Thursday, giving her first full briefing to reporters since she went on maternity leave at the end of April
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Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital
Iran accuses US of ‘cowardly war crime’ as doctor says blast was ‘so close’ they thought the hospital was struck.
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Carney Defends Deal With Trump to Split Bridge Toll Profits
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his decision to give the US a share of the profit from a new bridge between Ontario and Michigan, saying there will be little to no proceeds to split at first and arguing the project will help the economy in both c…
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Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts
Truth Social will sell Wall Street firms quicker access to market-moving posts from President Donald Trump, the company said on Thursday.
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GameStop CEO Says Physical Video-Game Sales Are ‘Irrelevant’ to Business
GameStop Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen dismissed concerns about the demise of physical discs for video games, insisting that those sales make up a small part of the company’s overall business and reiterating that his long-term strategy is to focus …
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Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel
Sen. John Fetterman bluntly warned on Thursday that he would leave the Democratic Party if it adopts an anti-Israel policy — one of his most direct threats yet amid the first-term Pennsylvanian’s intensifying battle with progressives over the direction of the…
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Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC court chief. He denies the allegations
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under intense scrutiny as member countries prepare to vote this month on whether to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
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In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes
Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria’s 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
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Honda to Halt Sales of Last EV in Its US Lineup
Honda Motor Co. is ending sales of its electric vehicles in the US, marking the latest pullback by a major automaker in response to tepid demand in the market.
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Hilton Plans Frankfurt Hotel Exit as US Sanctions Iranian Owner
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is preparing to terminate two controversial hotel management agreements in Frankfurt after the US sanctioned the longtime registered owner of the properties and called him a “key financier” for Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Kham…
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Llanyravon mum dies in GP surgery after waiting days for appointment
Her family have raised concerns that there were 'missed opportunities' in GP care that need to be investigated.
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Apollo Bets on Mexico With $20 Billion Target for Private Credit
Apollo Global Management Inc. plans to put as much as $20 billion to work financing projects in Mexico as the giant asset manager seeks new outlets for its private credit business.
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Is ‘Coming for eBay One Way or Another’
GameStop Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen declined to say if he planned to raise his $56 billion offer for online auctioneer eBay Inc., but said “we’re coming for eBay one way or another.”
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Oil Traders Crowd Around Cheap TACO Hedge as Iran War Escalates
An unusual options trade is becoming a favored hedge against the risks of sudden U-turns in US President Donald Trump’s stance on Iran, a dynamic that has repeatedly whipsawed markets in recent months.
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Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.
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Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.
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Turning Oil to Fuel Has Never Been More Profitable as Refining Margins Surge
Profit margins for US refiners making gasoline and diesel from crude oil are shattering records, as fuel supply disruptions driven by war lift prices for refined products.
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How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?
Despite Lionel Messi’s presence, Argentina enter the 2026 final as underdogs to Spain and their starlet Lamine Yamal.
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Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
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Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.
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Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
The US vice-president also said he faced ‘vicious’ personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
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Hungary Probing Ex-Foreign Minister’s Russia Ties, Magyar Says
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said an investigation is underway into former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto’s ties to Russia.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the Iran war
Geopolitical tensions are rippling through America’s housing market, adding to the financial strain on homebuyers.
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Oracle Risks Falling Behind in AI Race as Spending Binge Bites
Oracle Corp.’s ambitions to dominate the artificial intelligence buildout are running into a key hurdle: funding a spending spree without further damaging its credit standing.
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Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.
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Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
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World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off
It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.
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World Cup: Why is there a third-place playoff between France and England?
When was it introduced, does it have an impact on the Golden Boot race and what do the managers think?
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Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know
In podcast interview, Vance also acknowledges Trump administration ‘screwed up’ on communications around Epstein files.
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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
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The Enten Scale | CNN
Harry Enten cuts through the convenient narratives to unveil the secret behind the numbers. Harry’s insights provide deeper meaning to the day’s biggest stories.
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Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
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UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
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Key GOP senator says Todd Blanche needs to meet with Epstein victims before winning his support
A key Republican whose yes vote would be needed to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general said Thursday that Blanche needs to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein before he would be in favor of President Donald Trump’s choice.
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Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
The removal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister despite recent military successes has sparked rare protests in Kyiv and an unprecedented public split in the military over the conduct of the war against Russia.
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Iran war live: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait; US ‘disables’ Iranian oil tanker
Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, as Bahrain and Kuwait sound air raid sirens.
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DA says he doesn’t believe that drugs were found in van involved in Houston ICE shooting, countering FBI suspicion
Prosecutors in Texas’ Harris County believe the substances collected in the van in which Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week were not drugs, the district attorney told CNN Thursday, in contrast to a claim the FBI made …
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