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WHO declares global health emergency over Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

Active outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo prompted the World Health Organization to trigger its highest-level international alert mechanism.

  • WHO has declared a PHEIC — its highest alert level — over a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
  • Active cases are concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • No authorized vaccine exists for this strain; member states must heighten border surveillance.

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Iran threatens to cut submarine internet cables through Hormuz

Tehran raises the stakes in nuclear talks with Washington: after leveraging maritime traffic, Iran now signals it could target critical digital infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Iran threatens to disrupt submarine internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The warning comes amid stalled Iran-US nuclear negotiations.
  • Hormuz carries a third of global oil shipments and critical regional internet infrastructure.

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Malta gives citizens a free year of ChatGPT Plus

The Maltese government has bundled a ChatGPT Plus subscription into a national digital literacy course — a first in the European Union.

  • Malta is the first EU country to offer citizens free ChatGPT Plus access for one year.
  • The subscription is tied to enrolment in a state-funded digital literacy course.
  • OpenAI had not previously signed a similar deal with any other EU government.

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India and Sweden aim to double bilateral trade within five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Stockholm on Sunday, where the two countries announced a strategic partnership targeting a sharp increase in economic exchanges.

  • India and Sweden set a goal to double bilateral trade within five years.
  • The strategic partnership was signed during Modi's official visit to Stockholm.
  • The agreement is linked to broader EU–India free trade negotiations.

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Saudi Arabia shoots down three drones that crossed from Iraq

The incident comes weeks after Riyadh and Tehran signed an April ceasefire, casting doubt on Iran's control over its Iraqi proxy forces.

  • Saudi forces destroyed three drones entering from Iraq on Sunday morning.
  • The incident follows the Saudi-Iranian ceasefire signed in April 2026.
  • No group claimed the attack; Riyadh reported no damage or casualties.

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Two US Navy jets collide and crash at Idaho air show

Four parachutes opened over the crowd after the mid-air collision during the annual Gunfighter Skies event at a US Air Force base.

  • Two US Navy aircraft collided in mid-air at an air show in Idaho.
  • Four parachutes deployed after the impact, suggesting all crew members ejected.
  • The condition of the pilots and the cause of the accident have not been officially confirmed.

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Drone Attack Sparks Fire Outside Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi

The IAEA says radiation levels remain normal after a strike on a generator outside the plant's inner perimeter.

  • Drones struck an electrical generator outside Barakah Nuclear Plant's inner perimeter.
  • No injuries reported; IAEA confirms radiation levels are normal.
  • Reactors were unaffected; no group has been publicly blamed for the attack.

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Man drives into crowd in Modena, eight injured — one woman loses both legs

The attack occurred Saturday in northern Italy's Modena, leaving four victims in serious condition.

  • Eight people were injured Saturday in Modena after a man drove into a group of pedestrians.
  • One woman lost both legs; four victims are in serious condition.
  • The driver was detained after the vehicle stopped against a shop window.

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Israel announces new strikes in southern Lebanon despite 45-day ceasefire extension

Washington confirmed both parties agreed to extend the ceasefire, but Israel has nonetheless announced military operations in southern Lebanon.

  • Israel announces strikes in southern Lebanon despite a 45-day ceasefire extension.
  • The US confirms both parties agreed to extend the truce.
  • Further negotiations are planned toward a more lasting agreement.

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Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace PM Keir Starmer

Streeting resigned from government citing a loss of confidence in the prime minister, following the Labour Party's poor performance at the latest elections.

  • Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary and is openly challenging Starmer's leadership.
  • He cited a loss of confidence in the prime minister after Labour's poor election results.
  • A potential Labour leadership contest would further destabilise the British government.

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