Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in one day, one of the largest daily increases since the outbreak started about a month ago. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading fast in Congo’s eastern region, making it hard for health teams to trace and treat those exposed.
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Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases on Sunday, raising the total to 782 confirmed cases.
There have been 181 confirmed deaths, with 29 new deaths reported in the same period.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which is less common and was not tested for early on.
Over 90% of cases are in the Ituri province, with cases also in North Kivu, South Kivu, and across the border in Uganda.
Contact tracing coverage dropped to 56%, making it harder to find and monitor people exposed to the virus.
Nearly a million people have been displaced in the region due to conflict, complicating health response efforts.
The fatality rate for this outbreak is about 23%, and 40 people have recovered so far.
International organizations like the World Health Organization and Africa CDC are supporting Congo with testing, treatment, and resources.
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A historic cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, was damaged by fire during a Russian attack on June 15, 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site and urged world leaders to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin before the upcoming G7 summit in Paris.
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The attack on Kyiv’s cathedral happened overnight on June 15, 2026.
The cathedral is one of Ukraine’s most important religious landmarks.
The fire was caused by a Russian military strike.
President Zelensky personally visited the cathedral after the attack.
Zelensky called for stronger international action against Russia.
The G7 summit in Paris is scheduled to happen soon after the attack.
The article focuses on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The event highlights the impact of the war on cultural and religious sites.
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A moped stolen in northern Italy in 1984 was found and returned to its owner after 42 years. Police identified the scooter during a traffic stop when a man was riding it without a licence plate, leading them to trace its history back to the original theft.
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The moped is a dark grey Garelli, stolen from Vado Ligure, Italy, in 1984.
Mopeds under 50cc did not require licence plates in Italy until 1994, so the stolen one had no plate.
A man was stopped in Volpiano near Turin for riding the moped without a licence plate.
Police matched the moped’s frame details and past reports to confirm it was the original stolen vehicle.
The man riding it was charged with possessing stolen property but was not the original thief.
The owner, Antonio Smiglio, bought the moped as a 16th birthday gift with his savings.
The moped was stolen along with several others from outside his home shortly after the purchase.
The moped was found in good condition and the owner plans to repair it and ride it again.
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A UK court of appeal ruled that the government’s ban on the group Palestine Action is legal, overturning a previous ruling that had declared the ban unlawful. This means over 3,000 people arrested under the ban can face prosecution, while the group’s co-founder plans to appeal to the highest court.
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The ban on Palestine Action was challenged but the court of appeal upheld it as lawful.
More than 3,000 people have been arrested under this ban; over 700 have been charged.
The group Palestine Action is known for direct actions against an Israeli arms factory in the UK.
Some protesters arrested were holding signs supporting Palestine Action and opposing genocide.
Several arrested activists received long prison sentences after being linked to “terrorist” actions.
Protesters, including elderly activists, expressed shock and said they feel it is their duty to protest.
The court balanced individual rights against national security, deciding national security was more important.
Human rights groups criticized the ban as a misuse of anti-terrorism laws that harms human rights.
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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old free climber known as the "Spider-Man of Yemen," died after falling into a 390-foot volcanic crater near Damt, Yemen. He was climbing without safety gear when he lost his grip and fell; rescuers recovered his body from a sulfurous crater lake the next day after a difficult operation.
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Antar was famous for climbing and doing stunts without ropes or harnesses.
The crater near the Hardah Dam is about 390 feet deep and contains a hot, sulfur-rich lake.
He fell on Friday while hanging on the crater wall during a stunt video recording.
Rescue teams took about four hours to recover his body from 65 feet underwater in the crater lake.
The crater environment is dangerous due to toxic gases and high water temperatures.
Yemen's Civil Defense advised people to be careful around craters and steep slopes.
Free climbing is a risky sport that has grown popular due to social media exposure.
Other free climbers, like Alex Honnold and Balin Miller, have also gained worldwide attention, with some suffering fatal accidents.
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China is building long-range missiles that could reach Australia, a key U.S. ally in the Pacific, raising concerns about regional security. A report from Australia’s Lowy Institute says China’s military growth challenges U.S. dominance and could threaten important trade routes and infrastructure in the region.
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China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is expanding its missile range to potentially strike Australian territory.
The DF-26 missile can hit northern Australia when launched from China’s bases in the South China Sea.
A newer missile, the DF-27, might cover all of Australia from mainland China, according to the Lowy Institute and the U.S. Defense Department.
China’s military buildup pressures regional countries to follow Beijing’s interests, partly due to the importance of Taiwan in China’s military plans.
China’s defense spending might be about twice as high as official numbers, possibly reaching $540.7 billion.
Australia depends heavily on maritime trade routes and subsea cables, which could be vulnerable in a conflict.
China states its military growth aims to protect its sovereignty and is not meant to threaten other countries.
China’s nuclear weapons stockpile could triple by 2035, and they have missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said that ending the conflict in Lebanon is a key part of the agreement between the US and Iran. He also stated that the US has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets, and that Israel must follow its commitments or face a response from Iran.
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Iran views ending the war in Lebanon as a crucial part of the deal with the US.
The US has promised to release Iranian assets that were frozen.
Iran warns that if Israel does not follow its commitments, Iran will respond.
The statement came from Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
The peace deal involves multiple aspects, including Lebanon and financial matters.
The agreement reflects ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran.
The situation concerns regional stability in the Middle East.
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Drone strikes in Sudan have killed over 1,000 civilians in the first five months of 2026, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. The use of drones has increased sharply in the ongoing conflict, making the war more dangerous for civilians and contributing to a large humanitarian crisis.
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More than 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan between January and May 2026.
The conflict began in April 2023, involving fighting between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The war has killed at least 59,000 people in total over three years, but actual numbers may be higher.
Drone attacks increased by 81% in 2025 compared to 2024, with drone-related deaths rising by 600%.
Both sides in the conflict have been using drones to attack civilian areas like hospitals, schools, markets, and displacement camps.
The war has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with about 34 million Sudanese needing aid.
Reports of war crimes include mass rape, sexual violence, and ethnically motivated killings.
International leaders have called for stopping the use of drones against civilians and for documenting abuses to hold perpetrators accountable.
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Two men were found guilty in London for plotting to set fire to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May 2025. The fires damaged Starmer’s former home, an apartment building he partly owned, and destroyed his old SUV, but no one was hurt. The plan was directed by an unidentified Russian-speaking person using the nickname “El Money,” who was not caught or charged.
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The fires targeted properties connected to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Both fires and property damage took place in May 2025.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were convicted of conspiracy to damage property by fire.
Lavrynovych was also convicted of arson that could have endangered life; he said he was paid in cryptocurrency but never received the money.
“El Money” directed the attacks through the Telegram app but his real identity remains unknown and he was not charged.
Police found no proof a foreign government ordered the attack.
People living in the properties were woken by smoke but no injuries happened.
The fires occurred late at night, and victims described difficulty breathing due to smoke.
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A new ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran reportedly includes Lebanon, aiming to end the fighting in southern Lebanon that started in 2023. While some Lebanese people have begun returning home, officials warn that security conditions remain uncertain and Israeli attacks have not fully stopped.
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The US and Iran announced a ceasefire deal that includes Lebanon, according to Iranian and Pakistani officials.
Fighting in southern Lebanon intensified in March 2024 after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
Since the conflict began, around 3,783 people have been killed and more than 11,000 wounded in Lebanon.
Over 1.2 million Lebanese have been forced to leave their homes due to fighting and bombing by Israeli forces.
The Lebanese army warned people near the border not to return home until security improves.
Pakistan helped mediate the agreement, which calls for a permanent end to military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Lebanon’s president and parliament speaker welcomed the deal and hope it will end violence and enable recovery.
Previous ceasefire attempts have failed, and Israel has continued some attacks despite agreements.
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Fighting in southern Lebanon slowed down after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end a larger conflict. However, local leaders told displaced people not to return home quickly, and Israel said it would keep its troops in the area because the deal’s details are still unclear.
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A US-Iran agreement was announced to stop a wider conflict affecting Lebanon.
Fighting in southern Lebanon decreased after the announcement.
Local Lebanese authorities advised displaced people to stay away from their homes for now.
Israel stated it will not withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon despite the deal.
There is confusion about what the deal means for Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The situation remains uncertain as the exact terms of the agreement have not been fully explained.
The announcement affected multiple countries involved in the conflict, including Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and the United States.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, influenced by a broader US-Iran truce, was announced, leading many residents in southern Lebanon to cautiously begin returning to their homes. However, ongoing Israeli military presence and unexploded explosives, along with warnings from the Lebanese army, have made people uncertain if the peace will last.
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The ceasefire came after almost 3,800 people had died in the recent conflict in Lebanon.
Residents started returning to their villages, but some areas remained unsafe due to explosives and military vehicles.
The Lebanese army and civil defense advised people not to return yet, warning the war might not be over.
Israeli troops stayed in a large security zone in southern Lebanon and reserved the right to respond to attacks.
Hezbollah stopped attacks after the ceasefire, but some Israeli shelling and drone strikes continued near Hezbollah areas.
The fighting began on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets following the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Neither Israel nor Hezbollah achieved their main goals: Israel to disarm Hezbollah, and Hezbollah to end Israeli military action.
Many Lebanese remain hopeful but cautious, wanting safety assurances before fully returning home.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on terms to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments. Israel was not part of these talks and faces challenges because it is currently involved in fighting against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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The US and Iran reached an agreement to stop fighting each other.
The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
The full text of the agreement has not yet been released.
Israel did not participate in the negotiations.
Israel is currently fighting Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran, in Lebanon.
The agreement could complicate Israel’s military actions in the region.
The situation has caused mixed reactions in Israel and Lebanon.
The news report came from France 24 and was issued on June 15, 2026.
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The UK prime minister announced plans to ban social media use for children under 16 on platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, with the ban possibly starting by spring 2027 if approved by parliament. Separately, the US and Iran have agreed on a deal to end their conflict, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US naval blockade of Iran, though details remain unclear.
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The UK government plans to ban under-16s from using major social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The platforms WhatsApp and Signal are not included in the ban.
The ban could take effect by spring 2027 if Parliament approves the law.
The announcement was made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street.
The US and Iran have agreed to a deal aimed at ending their conflict.
Part of the deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The US naval blockade on Iran will also end as part of the agreement.
Details about the terms and implementation of the deal have not yet been released.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two rape charges, assault, and abuse in a close relationship. He denies the rape charges and plans to appeal the verdict.
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Høiby was convicted of two out of four rape charges and acquitted of the other two.
He was also found guilty of assault and abuse in a close relationship.
The sentence includes four years in prison and compensation payments to the victims.
Høiby watched the verdict reading remotely from prison due to health reasons.
He faces a total of 40 criminal charges, including lesser crimes like assault, drug offenses, and breaking a restraining order.
Prosecutors sought a prison term of seven years and seven months, while defense lawyers asked for acquittal on rape charges and a shorter sentence for other offenses.
The trial lasted six weeks and involved multiple accusers and various evidence such as messages and videos.
Høiby is related to the Norwegian royal family but holds no royal title or duties.
The case has drawn international attention partly due to recent controversies involving the royal family.
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President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit in the French Alps after announcing a U.S. deal intended to end the war involving Iran. The meeting will involve discussions with European leaders, some of whom have criticized the conflict between the U.S. and Israel in relation to Iran.
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President Trump arrived at the G7 summit in the French Alps on Monday.
The United States announced a deal aimed at ending the war involving Iran.
The G7 summit gathers leaders from seven advanced economies, including European nations and the U.S.
Some European leaders have expressed criticism of the U.S.-Israeli conflict related to Iran.
British Prime Minister Keir (last name incomplete in article) is among the European leaders attending the summit.
The summit will provide a chance for direct talks between President Trump and his European allies.
The conflict mentioned involves complex relations between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
The G7 leaders often discuss global security issues, including conflicts like this one.
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Iran's national football team arrived in the United States for the World Cup and held a press conference in Los Angeles. Their arrival coincided with the announcement of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran's football team landed at Los Angeles International Airport for the World Cup.
This is the first time Iran has come to the U.S. for the World Cup.
The team traveled from Tijuana, Mexico, where they had their base camp.
Iran was welcomed with a warm sendoff before their opening match against New Zealand.
The peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was announced on the same day as Iran's arrival.
Iran's opening game is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday.
The news included reactions from other countries about the Iran-U.S. ceasefire.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on a basic peace deal aiming to restore the situation before the recent conflict, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and delaying nuclear talks. Both sides face economic pressures that encouraged compromises, but the deal leaves many issues like missile restrictions and prisoner releases unresolved.
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The deal aims to return to prewar conditions, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and starting a 60-day ceasefire.
Nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran are postponed to a later date.
Economic pressures on both countries helped push the two sides toward agreement.
Iran will send negotiators to Doha to discuss details before a signing ceremony in Geneva.
The deal does not require Iran to give up its ballistic missiles or release political prisoners.
Iran’s support for groups like Hezbollah and Hamas will continue but is now less central to the agreement.
A ceasefire in Lebanon, protecting Hezbollah, is part of the deal.
The US will lift its blockade of Iranian ports as the first clear action, with all steps verified before moving forward.
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President Donald Trump arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the G7 Summit. The summit is taking place as many countries wait for more information about a deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Trump landed in Geneva on Monday.
He is attending the G7 Summit, a meeting of seven major world economies.
The world is waiting for details about a U.S.-Iran agreement.
The G7 Summit includes discussions on global issues and international cooperation.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes is covering the event.
The exact terms of the Iran deal have not yet been publicly shared.
The summit is an opportunity for leaders to address economic and political challenges.
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The third season of "House of the Dragon" delivers a dramatic and intense continuation of the story, focusing on the upcoming war for the Iron Throne. The season is praised for its strong storytelling, character development, and significant battle scenes that highlight both the spectacle and emotional impact.
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"House of the Dragon" is a spin-off of "Game of Thrones" and explores the Targaryen family history.
Season 3 centers on the conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war over the Iron Throne.
The story highlights alliances, betrayals, and major character deaths leading to a large-scale war.
Key characters include Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen, who make a tense deal involving power and safety.
Dragons play a crucial role as symbols of power and destruction.
The Battle of Gullet is a major event in the season, known for its scale and emotional depth.
Season 3 is seen as a stronger and more confident follow-up to Season 2.
The show continues to explore complex themes like prophecy, loyalty, and survival.
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