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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies -- Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.

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One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill -- Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

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Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet -- The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms. -- World

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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave -- The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say. -- Asia

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Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing -- Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building. -- Middle East

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Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules -- The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery -- The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

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Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary -- Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

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South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat -- Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

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YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor -- The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

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Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine? -- With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

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How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere -- Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

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India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them? -- The story of the rise and decline of India's communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.

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Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed -- The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

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Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris -- A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

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Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave -- Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

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Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave -- Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

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Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river -- The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

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Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city -- Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.

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How a drink with Kylie Minogue got director on board -- Michael Harte from Donegal said he doubted he was ready to direct the project before meeting the Australian pop star.

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Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer -- Bondi, who was diagnosed shortly after being ousted in April, is also joining the White House's new advisory council on AI.

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First Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over immigration protests land in Accra -- It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

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Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast -- At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.

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Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says -- GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.

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Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates -- The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.

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Man found with AI-generated child pornographic material fined €400 -- Stephen Buckley, whose case was heard at the district court in Tralee, County Kerry, is believed to be the first person in the Republic of Ireland to be convicted of possession of AI-generated child pornographic material.

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