A six-year-old Ebola patient who was taken from a hospital in eastern DR Congo by armed men has been found and is in stable condition. The region faces ongoing challenges fighting the outbreak, including attacks on treatment centers and local distrust of health officials.
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The child and her mother were taken from a hospital in Butembo by armed men about two days before being found.
They appeared at an Ebola treatment center 18 km from Butembo and the child's health is currently stable.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has caused more than 230 deaths and 890 confirmed cases so far.
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers and isolation units have happened repeatedly during the outbreak.
Many local people distrust Ebola treatment efforts and some believe the disease is fake or a scheme by outsiders.
The current outbreak is caused by a rare Ebola strain called Bundibugyo, for which no vaccine currently exists.
Efforts to control the outbreak are complicated by conflict and areas controlled by the M23 rebel group.
Neighboring Uganda has reported cases but no new infections since early June; international organizations are providing funding to fight the outbreak.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire in Lebanon, but fighting continued after it was supposed to start. The conflict caused the delay of planned U.S.-Iran talks, which U.S. officials hope to hold soon.
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The new ceasefire in Lebanon was agreed upon and mediated by the U.S. and Qatar.
It was set to begin at 4 pm local time, but fighting continued shortly after.
Hezbollah said they would honor the ceasefire, but Israel’s military did not confirm their participation.
Fighting in Lebanon has displaced over one million people.
Israel is still occupying part of southern Lebanon.
The conflict delayed U.S.-Iran talks planned in Switzerland.
Iran said Israel’s attacks violated the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU).
President Trump, Lebanon’s parliament speaker, and Israel’s ambassador expressed support for the ceasefire before the fighting resumed.
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Ahead of Colombia's presidential elections, two very different candidates are competing. One candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, has gained support for his tough stance on security and is known for his far-right views and support from President Donald Trump.
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Colombia is preparing for a presidential election with contrasting candidates.
Security issues are very important to Colombian voters this year.
Abelardo de la Espriella supports a "mano dura" or "strong hand" approach to crime and security.
De la Espriella is described as far-right and has backing from President Donald Trump.
This election is seen as part of a wider trend of Latin American countries moving politically to the right.
Renata Segura from the International Crisis Group comments on the unique nature of this election compared to past ones.
The election outcome could influence Colombia’s future ties with the United States.
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Andy Burnham is expected to try to become leader of the UK Labour Party after winning the Makerfield by-election. Several key politicians and advisers close to him may get important roles if he leads the government.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and may seek Labour leadership.
Louise Haigh, a former transport secretary, supported Burnham’s campaign and could get a major cabinet job.
Anneliese Midgley, MP for Knowsley since 2024, is a candidate for chief whip or political secretary roles.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, a former junior minister, works on policy ideas for a Burnham government.
Josh Simons gave up his seat for Burnham and may have a future role in Burnham’s team.
Kate Green, Burnham’s deputy mayor for policing and crime, may take a role in Downing Street.
Kevin Lee has been Burnham’s close adviser since 2010 and is likely to have a key government role.
Lucy Powell, the Labour deputy leader, works closely with Burnham and could have more influence if he becomes prime minister.
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A new monument called Montgomery Square in Alabama honors Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement by displaying her 1956 booking number as a symbol of resistance. The site is part of four Legacy Sites created by the Equal Justice Initiative to remember racial injustice and encourage people to reflect on ongoing struggles for racial equality.
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Montgomery Square features bronze hands holding a placard with Rosa Parks’s booking number, 7053, from her 1956 arrest.
The square is located where voting rights marchers passed in 1965 in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), led by Bryan Stevenson, created Montgomery Square as the newest of four Legacy Sites in the city.
EJI’s sites memorialize the history of racial terror and injustice, including slavery, lynching, and mass incarceration.
The opening of Montgomery Square came shortly before the Supreme Court weakened part of the Voting Rights Act, leading to challenges to Black political representation.
An inscription on the square reads, “We have come too far to turn around now,” emphasizing ongoing efforts for racial justice.
The Legacy Sites attract about half a million visitors each year.
Personal stories, like that of Josephine Bolling McCall whose father was lynched, connect families to these memorials and the history they represent.
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Episode 20 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 20, 2026, and available to stream on Hulu. The episode shows the islanders returning to the main villa with new arrivals, while one islander, Simba, faces relationship challenges.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 20 will release on June 20, 2026.
The episode can be streamed on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. Pacific Time / 3 a.m. Eastern Time.
A Hulu subscription costs $11.99 per month to watch the show.
New episodes air daily except on Tuesdays throughout the summer.
The episode lasts about 60 to 90 minutes.
Simba, Mica, Kavan, and Yas return to the main villa with new bombshells named Chidi, Finley, Halle, and Tina.
Simba is frustrated because Mica seems uncomfortable and is pulling away after a kiss at the sleepover.
The original cast includes Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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The article says that President Donald Trump's deal with Iran has not worked well for American foreign policy. It suggests that the problems caused by the deal could have been avoided.
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The deal involving Iran is connected to American foreign policy.
The article describes the deal as a serious failure.
It claims the negative outcome was avoidable.
Problems have arisen from the current approach to Iran.
The discussion focuses on recent U.S. actions regarding Iran.
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he would stop all talks with the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports said Kallas compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to South Africa’s apartheid system. Kallas did not deny the reports and emphasized the EU’s commitment to dialogue and a two-state solution. The incident highlights tension but experts say it is more symbolic than a complete break in EU-Israel relations.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced suspension of contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Saar reacted to reports that Kallas compared Israel’s Gaza and West Bank policies to apartheid in South Africa.
Kallas did not deny the comments but reaffirmed the EU’s support for dialogue and a two-state solution.
Saar called the comparison a “blood libel” and expected a retraction that did not come.
The EU’s diplomatic service (EEAS) led by Kallas is caught between its own political limits and member states’ foreign policies.
EU-Israel relations remain complicated but not fully broken; individual EU countries have different approaches.
Ireland has criticized the EU for not taking stronger action against Israel for alleged war crimes and supports sanctions against some Israeli officials.
The EU has struggled to agree on sanctions or trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, which are considered illegal under international law.
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A court in Cardiff sentenced 30 people for their roles in the Ely riots that happened in May 2023 after two teenagers died in an e-bike crash. The riots involved violence against police officers, including setting one female officer on fire, and many rioters received prison sentences.
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The Ely riots occurred after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan (16) and Harvey Evans (15) in an e-bike crash.
Around 150 people took part in the riots, which involved violence and vandalism.
30 people have been sentenced for their actions during the riots; 26 received prison time, and 4 minors received community orders.
One defendant prepared petrol bombs, and one was thrown, setting a female police officer on fire.
Sentences ranged from about 3 years and 8 months to nearly 7 years in custody.
Some defendants shouted abuse at police and encouraged attacks on the police station.
Police officers on duty during the riot were praised for working in a dangerous and tense situation.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke noted some sentences were reduced due to early guilty pleas.
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Sudanese journalist Mohammed Amin won the ‘Journalist of the Year’ award but was unable to attend the ceremony because the UK government denied him a visa. Amin said the UK is ignoring the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
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Mohammed Amin is a journalist from Sudan.
He received the ‘Journalist of the Year’ award.
The UK refused to issue him a visa to attend the award ceremony.
Amin believes the UK government is neglecting the situation in Sudan.
The visa denial prevented Amin from traveling to the UK for the event.
There is a crisis currently happening in Sudan.
The award ceremony took place in the United Kingdom.
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Waleed Saeed was sentenced to 16 years in prison for blackmailing and sexually assaulting mostly Muslim men online. He pretended to be a woman to get intimate images, then threatened to share them unless he was paid. Police suspect he may have many more victims.
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Waleed Saeed targeted mostly Muslim males online from 2018 to 2024.
He used fake profiles of women or transgender women to trick victims into sending private photos.
Saeed demanded money in exchange for not sharing the images with victims’ families and communities.
He was found guilty of 17 crimes including rape, blackmail, and making indecent images of children.
Saeed attacked five known victims, including two teenagers aged 15 and 17.
Police believe he could have 50 to 90 more victims based on evidence from his devices.
Victims felt deep shame and fear of being exposed, which some said severely affected their lives.
Police encourage other possible victims to come forward and promise to handle cases with care and confidentiality.
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Vice President JD Vance has delayed his planned trip to Switzerland for talks between the United States and Iran. The change comes as Israel carried out military strikes in Lebanon.
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Vice President JD Vance was scheduled to visit Switzerland.
The trip was for discussions about U.S.-Iran relations.
These talks were expected to happen over a recent weekend.
Vance postponed his trip and did not go to Switzerland.
The postponement coincides with military strikes by Israel in Lebanon.
The article provides no further details on the talks or strikes.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit, calling the story false. The disagreement highlights tension between the two leaders and follows previous clashes over policy, including Meloni's opposition to the US war with Iran.
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President Trump said in an Italian TV interview that Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 summit.
Meloni strongly denied the claim, calling it "made-up" and stating neither she nor Italy ever begs.
The two leaders were seen talking closely and smiling together at the G7 meeting in France.
Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, canceled a planned trip to the US after Trump’s remarks.
Meloni has criticized Trump’s approach to international politics, especially his support for the war with Iran.
Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella and politicians from various parties publicly supported Meloni after Trump’s comments.
Trump has previously made harsh remarks about other European leaders and Italian figures, which caused tension.
Meloni was the only European leader to attend Trump's inauguration in 2025 and was seen as a possible ally, but relations have cooled.
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A study investigated kidney cancer rates near a factory in Lancashire that released a harmful chemical called PFOA from the 1950s to 2012. The study found higher-than-expected kidney cancer rates in two areas but concluded no clear link to the chemical exposure. Experts disagree, saying the findings need further investigation.
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PFOA, a harmful chemical banned worldwide in 2020, was released by AGC Chemicals Europe’s factory near Blackpool for decades.
About 49 tonnes of PFOA were emitted into the air between the 1950s and 2012.
PFOA is part of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” which do not break down in the environment and are linked to cancer.
A government-backed study screened cancer rates from 2003 to 2022 within 5km of the factory.
The study found higher than normal kidney cancer rates in two small areas but said there was no strong evidence to link them to the factory or chemical exposure.
Independent scientists argue the study underplays the risk and call for more research because PFOA is known to cause kidney cancer.
Residents near the factory were advised not to eat local fruit, vegetables, or eggs due to contamination.
Part of the land around the factory was officially declared contaminated and an allotment was closed.
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was shocked by President Donald Trump’s comments that she begged him for a photo at the recent G7 summit and that he only agreed out of pity. In response, Italy canceled a planned visit by its Foreign Minister to the U.S., and Meloni criticized Trump’s behavior toward allies.
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President Trump told an Italian TV channel he only took a photo with Prime Minister Meloni because he felt sorry for her.
Meloni called Trump’s version of events "made up" and said neither she nor Italy ever begs.
Italy canceled a visit to the U.S. by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani after Trump’s comments.
Meloni was the only European leader to attend Trump’s second inauguration and was seen as a political ally.
Their relationship has grown tense due to disagreements over the war with Iran.
Trump has criticized Italy and other NATO allies for not helping enough in the Iran conflict.
Meloni said the G7 summit atmosphere was positive with no friction between leaders despite later remarks.
Trump previously responded to Meloni’s criticism of his comments about the Pope by saying he was shocked by her.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at a recent G7 summit. In response, Italy's top diplomat canceled a planned trip to the United States as a form of protest against President Trump's statement.
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President Trump said Prime Minister Meloni begged for a photo at the G7 meeting.
Prime Minister Meloni strongly denied the claim.
Meloni posted a video to publicly reject President Trump's story.
Italy's top diplomat canceled a visit to the U.S. following this dispute.
The disagreement happened around the Group of Seven (G7) summit, a meeting of major world leaders.
This is a rare public disagreement between Italy and the United States.
The incident shows tensions in relations between the two countries at a high political level.
The G7 summit is an important international event where leaders discuss global issues.
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The article discusses the possibility of Andy Burnham becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It explores what changes might happen if he takes on this leadership role.
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Andy Burnham is a prominent British politician.
There is public discussion about him potentially becoming Prime Minister.
The article looks at what changes his leadership could bring.
It is presented as a podcast episode by The Guardian.
The focus is on UK politics and leadership prospects.
The content includes a photo credited to Gary Roberts Photography/Shutterstock.
The topic centers on future political developments in the UK.
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Talks between the United States and Iran have been postponed, affecting discussions at a European Union (EU) summit. EU leaders had hoped the talks would help shift focus back to the conflict in Ukraine but will also consider trade relations with Israel.
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The US-Iran talks were delayed, causing concern at an EU summit.
EU leaders wanted the talks to bring attention to the war in Ukraine.
The Middle East remains a topic, including possible changes to trade with Israel.
The EU summit involves leaders from member countries discussing key issues.
The postponed talks affect international diplomacy and regional security.
Ukraine’s conflict with Russia remains a central concern for the EU.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions involving Iran, the US, and the Middle East.
The EU is balancing multiple foreign policy challenges during the summit.
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Ebola cases are increasing in Africa, causing concern among health experts worldwide. Reporters are covering the situation from Uganda, one of the affected countries.
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Ebola is a serious viral disease that can spread quickly and cause severe illness.
Recent reports show a rise in the number of Ebola cases in Africa.
Health leaders around the world are monitoring the outbreak closely.
Uganda is one of the countries currently experiencing new cases.
Global health organizations are working to control the spread of Ebola.
The outbreak has raised concerns about wider international health risks.
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Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election to join the UK Parliament and announced he plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party. Burnham is seen as a strong contender to replace Starmer amid rising dissatisfaction with Starmer’s leadership.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield seat in a special election with almost 55% of the vote.
Burnham plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.
Burnham is known as the “King of the North” and has been mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017.
Starmer congratulated Burnham but said he will fight any leadership challenge and continue as party leader.
Burnham wants to bring change to the country using his experience in regenerating Manchester.
Labour has been losing support due to economic struggles and public dissatisfaction under Starmer.
The Reform UK party, which opposes immigration, is gaining popularity in national polls.
Voters in Makerfield saw the election as important for changing political leadership and direction.
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