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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is the fastest growing ever and has caused over 1,000 deaths. Health officials reported more than 2,500 confirmed cases and are working hard to control the virus, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in eastern Congo.
Over 2,500 people have tested positive for Ebola.
More than 1,000 people have died from the outbreak.
At least 738 patients are isolated or in the hospital.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment for this version of the virus yet.
Health officials are working to contain the spread of Ebola.
The outbreak is considered the fastest-growing in history.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised quick legal action against those involved in exam paper leaks, addressing student protests that are spreading across the country. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after talks with government officials, but student protests continue, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Exam paper leaks have led to widespread student protests in multiple Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Patna.
The student group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organizing protests demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan.
Violence occurred near protests when police used tear gas and batons on demonstrators trying to march to the Indian Parliament.
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticized the Indian government for excessive police force and internet shutdowns during protests.
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist supporting the students, ended a 26-day hunger strike after negotiations with government leaders.
The government promised not to press charges against peaceful protesters from recent demonstrations.
Officials also said they are discussing reforms to prevent exam paper leaks and considering compensation for families of students who died by suicide linked to exam issues.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical school admissions has had multiple paper leak scandals in recent years.
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Four Palestinians and one Israeli person died in a shooting in the West Bank village of Till. The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked the village, according to Palestinian authorities.
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The incident took place in Till, a village in the occupied West Bank.
Four Palestinians were killed during the shooting.
One Israeli was also killed in the event.
Israeli settlers reportedly attacked the village before the shooting.
Palestinian authorities provided information about the attack and casualties.
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Some officials who served under President Donald Trump are worried about the fast use of interceptors and precision-guided weapons in the Middle East. These weapons can be used to hit targets accurately from a distance.
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Officials from the Trump administration have expressed concern about weapon use in the Middle East.
The weapons involved are interceptors and precision-guided types.
Interceptors are used to stop or destroy incoming missiles or threats.
Precision-guided weapons can accurately target specific locations or objects.
The concern is about how quickly these weapons are being deployed in the region.
The information comes from sources talking to CBS News.
CBS News correspondent Kathryn Watson reported on this issue.
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The United States and Iran are continuing to exchange military strikes in the Middle East. Some U.S. officials are worried that American weapons might be running low as the conflict goes on and forces increase in the region.
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The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
The U.S. and Iran are conducting strikes against each other.
Some officials in the U.S. are concerned about running low on weapons.
President Donald Trump has warned of possible further military actions.
The situation is ongoing and causing worry about resources for U.S. forces.
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At least 16 people were killed in Russian missile strikes near Kyiv and in the eastern city of Sloviansk. Ukraine also launched attacks on Russian military targets and warehouses of a major Russian online retailer, Wildberries, causing fires and casualties.
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Ten people died in ballistic missile strikes near Kyiv.
Five people were killed in Sloviansk, an eastern Ukrainian city.
Ukrainian forces killed six and wounded 26 near Kirov, a city deep inside Russia.
Ukraine attacked Wildberries warehouses in Saint Petersburg and nearby areas, causing large fires.
Wildberries warehouses have been hit three times in six days, with previous strikes killing workers and destroying goods worth about $1 billion.
The missile attack near Kyiv targeted a military training ground and an ongoing defense exhibition.
Ukrainian officials say they are investigating why a public event was held despite the risk of attack.
Romania shot down a Russian drone that entered its airspace, alerting local authorities.
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A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has sickened 82 people and caused five deaths. The disease comes from bacteria that grow in warm water systems and spread through tiny water droplets people breathe in, not from person to person.
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The outbreak in Manhattan is linked to contaminated cooling towers.
82 people have become ill, with eight still in the hospital and 56 discharged.
No new cases were reported for six days as of July 21, but the situation is still being monitored.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by bacteria called Legionella, which grow in warm water.
People get sick by breathing in small water droplets containing the bacteria.
The disease can cause mild fever or serious lung infections such as pneumonia.
Legionella bacteria can grow in cooling towers, showers, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and plumbing systems.
Household risk exists if water heaters are set too low or water sits unused for a long time, but regular use and proper maintenance reduce risk.
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Explosive drones attacked a U.S. military base in northern Iraq near Erbil, where American troops are stationed. This happened shortly after the U.S. military carried out a series of air strikes against Iran for the 13th night in a row.
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Five explosive drones targeted the U.S. base near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq.
Kurdish security forces said coalition troops shot down all five drones.
The attack came just hours after the U.S. completed its 13th straight night of strikes against Iranian targets.
The base in Erbil hosts American forces as part of international coalition operations.
The strikes against Iran are part of ongoing military actions by the U.S. in the region.
No information about casualties or damage from the drone attack was provided in the report.
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Satellite images confirm that a Ukrainian drone destroyed a Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber at a military base in Russia. The attack shows Ukraine can strike deep inside Russia, hitting important military targets.
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Ukraine used long-range drones to attack the Engels-2 airbase in Russia’s Saratov region.
The drone strike destroyed the tail section of a Russian Tu-95MS bomber.
The Tu-95 is a key Russian bomber that carries cruise missiles for long-range attacks.
Russia has about 45 Tu-95MS bombers and 18 modernized versions in service.
Losing one bomber reduces Russia’s ability to launch missile strikes on Ukraine.
The Engels-2 base supports heavy bomber aviation regiments important to Russia’s military.
Ukraine has also targeted logistics centers for Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, in St. Petersburg and Crimea.
This attack follows a recent report that a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet shot down a Russian plane in air combat for the first time.
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Andy Burnham became the new UK prime minister recently and is working on early government changes from his base in Manchester. He has introduced some small policy steps so far, with a major long-term plan expected later this year. Burnham's start shows he is active and focused, but he faces challenges both at home and internationally.
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Andy Burnham took office as UK prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down.
Burnham is setting up important government functions in Manchester, called No 10 North.
Early policy actions included changes to business rates, bus fares, and VAT on electricity bills in England.
Burnham plans to announce a detailed 10-year plan for Britain later in 2026.
Some opposition politicians say Burnham’s start is informal and question the depth of his plans.
Burnham called for a pause on the early release of prisoners in England and Wales due to prison crowding.
He renewed US use of British airbases for defensive strikes on Iran, leading to threats from Tehran.
The situation in the Middle East is escalating, affecting UK foreign policy and security concerns.
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A university lecturer in Tanzania, Melkisedek Kaijage, was arrested and charged with terrorism related to anti-government protests that were planned but did not take place. He will stay in custody until his trial because terrorism charges in Tanzania usually do not allow bail.
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Melkisedek Kaijage teaches political science and public administration at the University of Dodoma.
He was arrested after planned protests on July 7 calling for democratic reforms were banned.
More than 130 people were arrested in connection with these protests.
Kaijage was first charged with inciting people to join protests but later charged with terrorism.
Prosecutors say he threatened to burn public buildings to intimidate others.
Terrorism charges in Tanzania can lead to prison sentences from 10 years to life.
The lecturer was moved from police custody to a prison in Dodoma.
The Tanzanian government has been cracking down on opposition figures and banned political rallies to maintain security.
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Police in Ireland stopped a car bomb near the Northern Ireland border this week and arrested two people. The bomb was linked to dissident republican groups who oppose the peace agreement that ended decades of conflict in the region.
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The car bomb was found near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, in the Republic of Ireland.
A woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s were arrested and remain in custody.
Irish police called a military bomb disposal team to handle the explosive device.
The car bomb was described as "extremely significant" by police officials.
Earlier this year, two car bombs exploded or were attempted in Northern Ireland, linked to dissident republicans.
No one was hurt in the recent bombing incidents.
Dissident republicans are a small group who oppose the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement.
The Troubles was a conflict that caused about 3,600 deaths before the peace deal.
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The US has called in Malaysia’s ambassador to discuss Malaysia’s long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel. Malaysia continues to bar Israeli citizens from entering the country because of its support for the Palestinian cause, despite concerns raised by some US lawmakers.
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The US Department of State summoned Malaysia’s ambassador over Malaysia’s Israel policy.
Malaysia does not recognize the state of Israel and has no diplomatic ties with it.
Malaysia’s policy includes denying entry to Israeli citizens.
An individual holding both US and Israeli citizenship was asked to leave Malaysia after authorities found his Israeli nationality.
A community called Network School was shut down after claims it included Israeli participants.
Eight US congressmen opposed Malaysia’s ban on Israeli citizens and threatened to cut military training aid.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country will continue to bar Israeli citizens to support Palestinians.
The US Congress requested the State Department review Malaysia’s economic and security relations.
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Four men died when a car crashed into a lamp-post in Huyton, Merseyside, early in the morning. One other passenger was taken to the hospital and is stable. Police have closed several roads while they investigate the crash.
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The crash happened before 2:00 a.m. on Liverpool Road in Huyton, Merseyside.
Four men, aged 23, 23, 24, and 26, died at the scene.
A 27-year-old passenger survived and is in stable condition at the hospital.
The car was a black Seat Cupra traveling from Liverpool toward Knowsley.
Eleven roads near the crash site, including Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road, are closed.
The road closures will likely last through the weekend.
The police have asked witnesses to come forward with any information.
Investigations are ongoing to understand how the crash happened.
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The use of drones in conflicts like those in Iran and Ukraine has made it easier and cheaper to attack energy infrastructure such as oil refineries and ports. This has caused higher oil prices and is forcing companies and governments to rethink how they protect power grids, pipelines, and energy facilities.
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Drones have been used to strike oil refineries and tankers in the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
These attacks have contributed to oil prices rising to around $100 per barrel.
Ukraine has launched long-range drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure.
Iran has attacked energy shipping routes and facilities in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby regions using drones.
Experts say energy infrastructure in conflict zones needs new types of defense against drone attacks.
More distributed and smaller-scale energy networks (called modular infrastructure) are suggested to reduce damage risks.
Existing anti-drone defenses include nets, lasers, electronic jamming, and missile systems, but these are costly and limited.
Greater collaboration between the military and energy companies is needed to improve energy security against drone threats.
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned two years before his term ended due to health problems. His resignation follows demands from opposition parties and means a new president must be elected within 90 days.
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President Shahabuddin is 76 years old and cited a medical condition called Autonomic Neuropathy, which causes occasional loss of consciousness, as his reason for resigning.
He informed Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed of his resignation, which is now effective.
The speaker of the national parliament will temporarily carry out the president’s duties until a new president is elected.
Shahabuddin became president in April 2023, with a term scheduled to end in 2028.
His resignation comes amid political tensions after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in August 2024 due to protests.
Sheikh Hasina is currently living in exile in India and is expected to return to Bangladesh in December.
The president’s role in Bangladesh is mostly ceremonial; real power lies with the prime minister and cabinet.
There are reports Shahabuddin spoke with Sheikh Hasina during a recent trip to the UK, but he denied these reports.
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The UK promoter Monopoly Events has banned Meta glasses and other wearable cameras at its comic conventions because of secret filming concerns. Guests and attendees said secret recordings harmed their privacy, so people caught using these devices may be asked to leave the event.
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Monopoly Events organizes many comic conventions in the UK, including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Meta glasses have a small camera and speakers in the frame and can record videos by touching the glasses.
Some guests told the promoter they might stop attending if secret filming continues.
The ban covers Meta glasses and any wearable recording devices.
Attendees caught recording secretly risk being asked to leave and losing purchased autographs or photos.
Some fans support the ban for privacy reasons, especially concerning children and unwanted filming.
Others worried the ban might negatively affect disabled people who use these glasses for navigation.
Enforcing the ban may be challenging, as some users might ignore the rules.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington next week. Laura Loomer, a US right-wing influencer who has previously criticized Ukraine, visited Kyiv and changed her stance after witnessing the situation there firsthand.
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Zelenskyy will likely attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral and meet with President Trump.
The meeting coincides with Congress reviewing a new bill to sanction Russia.
Laura Loomer interviewed Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking a shift from her previous support of Russian views.
Loomer experienced an air raid in Ukraine and expressed support for US sanctions on Russia.
Zelenskyy said his relationship with Trump improved after a brief Vatican meeting in April 2025.
Russia continued missile and air bomb attacks in Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries.
Ukrainian officials praised Loomer for publicly changing her view and rejecting Russian propaganda.
Loomer visited important sites damaged during the conflict, including a Kyiv monastery hit by drones.
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Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, causing large fires and destroying goods. These strikes have damaged many small Russian businesses that stored their stock there, showing a new phase of Ukraine’s attacks to disrupt everyday life in Russia during the war.
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Ukrainian drones have attacked at least nine Wildberries warehouses in the past week across different parts of Russia.
The strikes have killed at least nine people and destroyed goods worth about $2.2 billion.
Wildberries is Russia’s largest e-commerce platform, popular among lower-income Russians, with over 200 warehouses.
Most losses affect small business owners who keep their products in Wildberries warehouses, not Wildberries itself.
Some small merchants have lost all their inventory, with very limited compensation from Wildberries.
The warehouse fires and destruction are part of Ukraine’s strategy to hit logistics and disrupt normal life inside Russia.
Protecting all warehouse sites from Ukrainian drone attacks is difficult due to their large number.
Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim announced partial compensation efforts, but merchants say it covers only a small part of their losses.
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The U.S. government announced new sanctions against over 50 people and companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a major Mexican drug cartel. The sanctions target Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," a California-born man who is said to have taken over the cartel after the death of its previous leader.
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Juan Carlos Gonzalez, born in Santa Ana, California, is identified as the new leader of CJNG.
CJNG is involved in drug trafficking, extortion, money laundering, and violence in Mexico.
The cartel’s former leader, Nemesio Oseguera ("El Mencho"), died from injuries after a military operation in February.
Since El Mencho’s death, CJNG caused violent attacks across 20 Mexican states, killing over 70 people.
Audias Flores Silva ("The Gardener"), previously seen as El Mencho’s deputy, was captured in April.
The U.S. Treasury said the sanctions target people and businesses that help CJNG hide money and run criminal operations.
The U.S. State Department offers up to $5 million for information leading to Gonzalez’s arrest.
The Trump administration designated CJNG as a foreign terrorist organization in February 2025.
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