The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading more quickly than any past outbreak. In two months, over 2,000 cases and 796 deaths have been confirmed, making this the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded.
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The Ebola outbreak is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
It is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.
More than 2,000 people have been infected in two months.
There have been 796 confirmed deaths so far.
This is the third-largest Ebola outbreak recorded in history.
The World Health Organization is monitoring and reporting on the outbreak.
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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov resigned after a clash with the top military commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, over how to fight the ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Fedorov following the conflict between the minister and the general, highlighting differing views on war strategy within Ukraine’s leadership.
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Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov resigned after about six months in office.
Fedorov publicly blamed Ukraine’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, for blocking his reforms.
Fedorov said Syrsky demanded either Fedorov’s removal or his own as commander-in-chief.
President Zelensky chose to keep Syrsky and remove Fedorov amid a broader government reshuffle.
The disagreement reflected different approaches: Syrsky focuses on direct military needs, while Fedorov emphasized management reforms and innovation.
Thousands of Ukrainians protested against Fedorov’s removal.
Zelensky said the two men rarely worked well together and that Fedorov would remain part of his team in some capacity.
The conflict shows the challenges of managing a long war with Russia and balancing military strategy and organizational reform.
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An Uber driver named Dawood Safi stabbed and killed a man walking his dog in London during a psychotic episode. Safi was also found guilty of trying to murder his landlord and injuring a teenager during the same incident.
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Dawood Safi, 28, attacked his landlord Shahzad Farrukh and a 14-year-old boy before killing dog walker Wayne Broadhurst.
Broadhurst was stabbed 14 times and died from his injuries.
Safi was in a psychotic state and experiencing paranoia and hallucinations during the attacks.
Safi pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility and admitted to injuring Farrukh and the teenager.
The jury found Safi guilty of attempting to murder his landlord and was still deciding on charges related to the teenager.
Safi is an Afghan refugee who came to the UK in 2020 and was granted asylum in 2022.
Four mental health experts said Safi had a complete mental breakdown at the time of the attacks.
Safi falsely claimed his father was killed by the Taliban, but this was disproved in court.
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Prince Harry and six others lost a lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday. The court found no clear proof that journalists used illegal methods to gather information, which some say improved the reputation of the British media.
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Prince Harry sued Associated Newspapers over alleged illegal phone hacking and wiretapping.
The case was dismissed on July 7 due to lack of clear evidence ("smoking gun").
Harry and others argued that journalists must have used unlawful methods since innocent explanations seemed insufficient.
Journalists provided detailed evidence explaining how they got information, including private messages with Harry.
Charlotte Griffiths, a Mail journalist, shared affectionate Facebook messages with Harry from 2011, which showed a friendly relationship before he knew she was a journalist.
Lord Edward Garnier said losing the case may have improved the British media’s reputation.
Harry criticized the court’s decision, calling it a "whitewash."
Harry and Meghan started suing British newspapers in 2019 and aim to reform UK media through legal action.
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Scientists observed helium gas escaping from the atmosphere of an exoplanet called LHS 1140b, which orbits a small, dim star about 50 light-years away. This observation helps researchers learn about the planet’s atmosphere and how it might be changing over time.
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Most planets start with atmospheres made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Over billions of years, hydrogen and helium can be lost to space or changed by chemical reactions.
The exoplanet LHS 1140b orbits a red dwarf star and is about 5.5 times the mass of Earth and 1.7 times its size.
LHS 1140b receives less than half the light Earth gets from the Sun and may be warm enough for liquid water.
Researchers used near-infrared imaging to watch helium escape from LHS 1140b’s atmosphere during its orbit transit.
Helium was detected around LHS 1140b but not around its closer-in neighbor planet LHS 1140c.
The star system is at least 3 billion years old, allowing atmospheric changes over a long time.
Red dwarf stars can emit strong radiation that affects nearby planets’ atmospheres.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with officials from over 60 countries to discuss a rise in far-left political violence around the world. He called for countries to work together to address this problem as part of a wider effort supported by President Donald Trump.
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Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
He gathered officials from more than 60 countries for a summit.
The meeting focused on the increase in far-left political violence globally.
Rubio said there should be an international effort to respond to this violence.
This summit is part of a broader plan linked to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The discussion reflects concerns about political violence linked to far-left groups.
The goal is to encourage cooperation between countries to tackle the issue.
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Jobar, a neighborhood in East Damascus, Syria, was heavily damaged during the country’s 13-year war. Most buildings were destroyed, and many residents left, making it difficult to rebuild and return. The area faces challenges such as damaged infrastructure, tunnels from wartime, and lack of funds for reconstruction.
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Jobar was a lively neighborhood before the Syrian war began in 2011.
The area was controlled by rebel groups between 2012 and 2018 and was bombed extensively.
About 95% of buildings in Jobar were destroyed due to shelling and air strikes.
Residents were evacuated in 2018 under an agreement, and civilians were banned from entering afterward.
After rebels took Damascus in December 2024 and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, some former residents tried returning.
The neighborhood has a complex tunnel system built during the war, which made it hard to navigate and caused safety concerns.
Reconstruction is difficult because the government has little money and the country is under international sanctions.
The World Bank estimates Syria’s rebuilding costs at around $216 billion, while nearly 90% of Syrians live in poverty.
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Amnesty International UK admitted a mistake after publishing and then removing a report that labeled a sexual violence support center founded by JK Rowling as “anti-rights.” The charity has reported itself to the UK charity regulator, which is reviewing the situation but has not started an official investigation.
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Amnesty International UK listed Beira’s Place, a support center for women founded by JK Rowling, as part of an “anti-rights” movement in a report.
Amnesty later apologized and took down the report, saying it bypassed their usual review process.
Beira’s Place and its lawyers say Amnesty’s report is defamatory and demand an apology, report withdrawal, and an external review.
JK Rowling offered legal cost help to organizations that want to take legal action against Amnesty.
The UK Charity Commission confirmed Amnesty reported itself and is assessing the report to decide on any regulatory steps.
Beira’s Place provides safe, women-only support for survivors of sexual violence in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
Amnesty said it supports the rights of both women and transgender people and regrets singling out any group unfairly.
The original Amnesty report criticized a UK Supreme Court ruling that defined “woman” as a biological term for legal and service access purposes, stating it hurt LGBT+ rights.
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Heavy rain caused severe flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas, leading to water rescues, evacuations, and at least one death. River levels are rising quickly, but they are still below the extreme height recorded during a deadly flood at Camp Mystic in 2025.
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Torrential rain caused a Flash Flood Emergency in Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River.
At least one person has died from the flooding, according to Governor Greg Abbott.
Up to 20 inches of rain fell near Kerrville, overwhelming the river.
Water rescues and evacuations are underway; residents are urged to seek higher ground.
Current river levels peaked at 16.90 feet, less than half of the 34.29 feet during the 2025 Camp Mystic flood.
The 2025 Camp Mystic flood killed 27 people at a summer camp and caused over 100 deaths in the region.
Several Texas rivers are in major flood stage, meaning severe flooding and evacuations are ongoing.
Emergency officials warn this flood remains life-threatening despite lower water levels than the 2025 disaster.
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A group of charities, schools, and businesses in Jersey has asked the government to create a special taskforce to address poverty. They say many families are struggling financially due to rising living costs and stagnant incomes, and urgent action is needed to support them.
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More than a third of homes in Jersey are facing financial difficulties.
One in four children in Jersey lives in a household with low income compared to others.
The group includes 13 organizations like Caritas Jersey, Jersey Community Foundation, and Mind Jersey.
They sent an open letter to Jersey's government asking for help to tackle poverty.
Families are forced to cut back on essentials such as food and heating or work multiple jobs, affecting their mental health.
The letter warns that without action, Jersey could see fewer people working and more pressure on health and social services.
The group calls for "bold, systemic change," not just small fixes, to build a better support system for families.
Recommendations include better understanding family needs, fixing gaps in current systems, and creating long-term solutions.
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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson remains the busiest airport in the world for 2025, handling over 106 million passengers. Airports in Asia and the Middle East, like Dubai and Tokyo, are growing fast, closing the gap. The United States has five airports in the world’s top 20 busiest, mostly focused on domestic flights.
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Atlanta airport served 106,302,208 passengers in 2025, a slight decline of 1.6% from 2024.
Dubai International Airport is second with 95,192,160 passengers, growing 3.1% from 2024.
Tokyo Haneda rose to third with 91,679,814 passengers, increasing 6.7%.
Global air travel reached 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, 6.5% more than in 2019 before COVID-19.
Five U.S. airports are in the world top 20: Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare, Denver, and Los Angeles.
Most major U.S. airports mainly serve domestic travelers (80-95%), except Los Angeles with 68% domestic traffic.
Shanghai Pudong in China jumped to fifth place with 84,994,548 passengers, growing 10.7% due to more international travel.
Europe’s biggest hubs include London Heathrow (7th), Paris Charles de Gaulle (14th), Amsterdam Schiphol (17th), and Madrid-Barajas (18th).
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The US Department of State has approved a nearly $2 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia to help improve its air defenses amid rising tensions involving Iran. The sale includes advanced weapons systems and aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s security and cooperation with US and regional forces.
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The US approved a $1.96 billion foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia.
The sale intends to improve Saudi Arabia’s air defense capabilities.
The weapons include up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, designed to destroy targets with limited collateral damage.
BAE Systems will be the main contractor supplying the weapons.
The sale supports US foreign policy by strengthening a key ally in the Gulf region.
The sale comes as Saudi Arabia faces missile attacks from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
Recent attacks by Houthis targeted Saudi airports and threaten vital Saudi facilities.
The US and Iran’s ceasefire has broken down, increasing regional tensions.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made major changes in his wartime government, including firing his defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and replacing his prime minister. The dismissals caused protests across Ukraine and revealed tensions between the defense minister, who pushed modern technology like drones, and traditional military leaders during the ongoing war with Russia.
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President Zelenskyy removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and his prime minister in a government reshuffle.
Fedorov, 35, was credited with improving Ukraine’s military by introducing drone technology and modernizing weapons.
Fedorov clashed with Ukraine’s military commander, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, over reforms and technology use.
Zelenskyy said he stepped in to resolve disagreements between Fedorov and Syrskyi.
Fedorov criticized Syrskyi for blocking changes needed for the war, despite successes in recent months.
Two people were killed, and several others injured when Russian missiles hit Kyiv overnight.
Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara, head of the security service’s elite forces, will temporarily lead the Defense Ministry.
Zelenskyy emphasized the complicated relationship between Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and military leadership during the ongoing conflict.
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Protests happened in central Kyiv because President Zelenskyy fired Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Many people believe this dismissal could slow down changes meant to improve the military.
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The protests took place in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
They are described as rare, showing they do not happen often.
President Zelenskyy removed Mykhailo Fedorov from the role of Defence Minister.
Fedorov’s dismissal upset many people involved in or supporting military reform.
Military reform means making changes to improve the army’s work and efficiency.
The protests demonstrate some public disagreement with the president’s decision.
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The U.S. State Department has issued Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warnings for 23 countries due to serious dangers like war, terrorism, kidnapping, and political instability. These warnings mean travelers face life-threatening risks and that the U.S. government has limited ability to help Americans in those places.
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Level 4 is the highest U.S. travel advisory, meaning people should not travel there for any reason.
Countries on the Level 4 list include Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Ukraine.
Many affected countries face war, terrorism, armed conflict, or political unrest.
Kidnapping and violent crime are common threats in several of these countries.
The U.S. government often cannot provide emergency assistance or consular services in these areas.
Some countries are also on the list due to poor health care or ongoing humanitarian crises.
The advisory helps Americans understand severe risks before planning travel to these dangerous regions.
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Large wildfires are burning across Canada and the western United States in 2026, fueled by extreme weather and climate factors. Hot temperatures, drought, and low snow levels have created tough conditions that make wildfires start earlier, last longer, and spread more easily.
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More than 3,500 wildfires have burned about 2.3 million acres in Canada this year.
The U.S. has experienced nearly 40,000 fires, burning over 3.6 million acres, especially in Colorado and Utah.
Smoke from Canadian and U.S. wildfires is affecting air quality in northern and northeastern U.S. states.
Fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer than usual.
Low snowpack and early melting in western North America have dried out land before the fire season.
Experts link these extreme fire conditions to human-caused climate change.
Ten large wildfires remain active in Colorado and Utah, with others in several western states.
Firefighters have faced dangerous conditions, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
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London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is one of 26 new members appointed to the UK's House of Lords. The list includes people from several political parties and some cross-bench members, and these appointments were made before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves office.
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Sir Sadiq Khan has been London Mayor since 2016 and is nominated as a Labour peer in the House of Lords.
Along with 16 Labour members, five Liberal Democrats, three Conservatives, and two cross-bench members were also appointed.
The King formally approves peerages based on the prime minister's advice.
These appointments are political peerages, not resignation honors usually given by departing prime ministers.
Sir Sadiq is currently in his third term as mayor and is not seeking a ministerial role in the incoming government.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, and Andy Burnham will become prime minister soon.
The appointments include notable figures such as broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea.
Some critics, like Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, say the appointments do not reflect wider political representation.
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A fire broke out at an orphanage in Algiers, Algeria, killing eleven people and injuring nineteen others. This happened during a severe heatwave that has caused many fires across the country.
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Eleven people died in a fire at an orphanage in Algiers, Algeria.
Nineteen people were injured in the same fire.
The fire occurred during a strong heatwave affecting Algeria.
The heatwave has caused hundreds of fires nationwide.
The orphanage fire is part of a larger problem of fires due to high temperatures.
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada is spreading across many U.S. states, causing warnings about unhealthy air quality. Officials and health experts advise people to check air quality reports regularly and take steps to protect their health, especially if they belong to sensitive groups.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality from Minnesota and Wisconsin to New York and New England.
The worst pollution is in the Great Lakes region, including Detroit, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Fine particles called PM2.5 from the smoke can enter lungs and bloodstream, increasing health risks.
Air quality warnings have been issued to advise people to limit outdoor activities.
Officials suggest using N95 masks outdoors when smoke levels are high.
People with asthma, heart disease, or other health conditions should take extra care.
Real-time air quality maps are available online from sources like windy.com and the EPA's AirNow website.
Symptoms from smoke exposure can include coughing, wheezing, headaches, and eye irritation; severe symptoms require medical attention.
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Minneapolis currently has the worst air quality in the world among major cities because of thick smoke from wildfires nearby. Officials are warning people to stay indoors due to hazardous air conditions caused by many fires burning in northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada.
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Minneapolis' air quality reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 460, well above the hazardous level of 300.
Detroit also had one of the worst air qualities in the world alongside Minneapolis.
Wildfires are burning in Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.
Hot, dry, windy weather and lightning have made the fires spread quickly.
Over 183 wildfires were active in Ontario, Canada, sending smoke to the U.S. Midwest.
Rain forecasted is too light to stop the fires, which may burn until fall.
First responders are evacuating residents and visitors to keep them safe.
Firefighters from both the U.S. and Canada are working together to fight the fires.
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