The World Health Organization (WHO) says the real number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is likely two to four times higher than the official count of 1,963 cases. The outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic recorded in Africa, with health workers threatening to strike over unpaid salaries while thousands of patients receive care.
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WHO has confirmed 1,963 Ebola cases and at least 719 deaths in the DRC.
WHO officials estimate the true number of cases could be 2 to 4 times higher than reported.
About 727 Ebola patients are currently in treatment centers across affected areas.
Healthcare workers in the DRC threatened to strike due to unpaid salaries for two months.
The Ebola outbreak is centered in Ituri province, with 384 cases and 89 deaths reported there.
Healthcare workers have also been infected, with 112 cases and 35 deaths among them.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists.
Five provinces in eastern Congo and parts of neighboring Uganda have reported cases.
International partners have mobilized $1.5 billion to support the response, and clinical trials for treatments are underway.
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Families of people who died in a 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash want a court to allow a new legal case against the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). They claim the helicopter was unsafe and that the crash has not been fully or fairly investigated.
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The Chinook helicopter crashed on 2 June 1994 in Scotland, killing all 29 people on board.
The crash initially was blamed on pilot error in a 1995 official inquiry.
A review in 2011 cleared the pilots but did not explain the crash cause.
The families argue the MoD has failed to examine if the helicopter was safe to fly.
They say the MoD’s refusal to hold a public inquiry breaches human rights.
The helicopter had known mechanical problems and issues after an upgrade just before the crash.
The MoD denies wrongdoing and says investigations have been thorough.
The families’ legal team says evidence suggests the helicopter was not fit to fly.
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In June 2026, more Ukrainian civilians were killed in a single month than at any time since April 2022, with the United Nations reporting at least 293 deaths and nearly 2,000 injuries from Russian missile attacks. The UN has recorded over 16,400 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022, noting that actual numbers may be higher.
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At least 293 Ukrainian civilians were killed in June 2026, the deadliest month since April 2022.
Nearly 2,000 civilians were injured by Russian missile strikes in the same month.
These attacks mostly targeted urban areas far from the front lines, including Kyiv.
Verified civilian deaths in the first half of 2026 are 37% higher than in 2025.
The UN has recorded 16,431 civilian deaths since the invasion began, including 803 children.
The total death toll is likely underestimated due to unverified casualties in intense battle zones now controlled by Russia.
Ukraine’s limited air-defense missiles have made it harder to stop Russian attacks on cities.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky is asking the US and European allies for more help with air defense.
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The Israeli government has approved plans to build 12,000 new housing units in settlements located in the West Bank. These settlements are considered illegal under international law.
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Israel plans to build 12,000 new homes in the West Bank.
The West Bank is an area occupied by Israel but claimed by Palestinians.
International law views these settlements as illegal.
The Israeli government is spending billions on this expansion.
The move has drawn criticism from various international groups.
The expansion is part of ongoing tension between Israelis and Palestinians.
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The UK Parliament is expected to approve the 'Hillsborough Law,' which will require public officials to be honest and cooperate with official investigations. The law is inspired by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and aims to prevent government cover-ups related to public tragedies.
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The 'Hillsborough Law' imposes a duty on public officials to tell the truth and cooperate with investigations.
It is named after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster where 97 people died due to a stadium crush.
Police leaders falsely blamed fans and hid evidence in the original disaster investigation.
The law includes legal aid for victims of disasters or state-related deaths.
Initial delays involved debate over whether intelligence officers would be exempt from the law.
Recent amendments remove exemptions for intelligence services like MI5 and MI6.
The bill is expected to pass the House of Commons and then move to the House of Lords.
The government aims to have the law in place by April 2025, the disaster’s 36th anniversary.
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France held its largest Bastille Day parade in Paris, attended by President Macron and leaders from several countries, including Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy. The event showed support for Ukraine amid Russia’s war and highlighted Europe’s strategic unity, while many traditional celebrations were canceled due to ongoing wildfires and a heatwave in France.
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France’s Bastille Day parade featured nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, and participants from over 20 countries.
Ukrainian soldiers marched and co-piloted French jets, symbolizing European support for Ukraine.
Western allies, including British, German, and other troops, took part in the parade for the first time in decades.
The parade aimed to show France’s military strength and Europe’s renewed strategic awareness.
Many local areas canceled Bastille Day fireworks and events because of a severe heatwave and high wildfire risk.
Two large wildfires near Fontainebleau have burned about 2,050 hectares, forcing around 1,000 residents to evacuate.
Authorities arrested two people suspected of deliberately starting the fires.
So far this year, 32,000 hectares have burned across France, exceeding previous fire seasons.
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Prince Harry appeared on a podcast and named his occupation as full-time dad, British Army veteran, prince, and duke, without mentioning his media work. Since moving to the U.S. in 2020, he and Meghan Markle have been involved in Netflix and Spotify projects and run the Archewell Foundation.
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Prince Harry stated his job as a full-time dad, British Army veteran, prince, and Duke of Sussex on a recent podcast.
He did not mention his work producing television projects or media activities during the podcast.
Harry and Meghan left royal duties in 2020 and moved to North America, signing deals with Netflix and Spotify.
Harry has created shows for Netflix, including documentaries about the Invictus Games and a polo series.
The couple has films in production, including adaptations of a romance novel and a military memoir.
Harry runs the Archewell Foundation with Meghan, focusing on social issues like the harms of social media.
Harry’s military career lasted ten years, including two tours in Afghanistan before leaving service in 2015.
His titles as prince and duke were given by birth and marriage, predating their move to the U.S.
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Irish police are investigating the murder of Jamey Carney, a woman found dead in Killarney, Ireland. A man, described as a person of interest but not charged, was detained by Jordanian authorities after leaving Ireland shortly before her body was discovered.
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Jamey Carney, a 43-year-old woman who moved to Ireland in 2021, was found dead in her rented home in Killarney.
Irish police have opened a murder investigation and preserved the scene for technical examination.
A male person of interest left Ireland early on July 7 and flew from Dublin to Turkey, then traveled to Jordan.
The man was detained in Jordan by the Public Security Directorate but has not been formally charged in connection with the case.
Irish police have not named the person of interest due to legal and investigative reasons.
There is no formal extradition treaty between Ireland and Jordan, which could affect efforts to return the man to Ireland.
The U.S. State Department is assisting the victim’s family and expressed condolences.
Irish police are working with international law enforcement partners during the investigation.
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The parasite cyclospora can cause severe diarrhea and stomach problems if you eat contaminated food. The CDC warns that some foods are more likely to carry this parasite, while others are safer to eat.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea and stomach issues.
Symptoms include watery diarrhea and sometimes sudden, strong bowel movements.
The illness can last for several weeks.
The CDC tracks food sources that may carry cyclospora.
Some foods are more commonly linked to cyclospora infections.
Choosing safer foods can reduce the risk of infection.
Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly helps prevent getting the parasite.
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The U.S. and Iran have been attacking each other for three nights in a row. The U.S. used an explosive sea drone to hit an Iranian port for the first time. President Trump said the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through.
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The U.S. and Iran have exchanged attacks for three consecutive nights.
The U.S. used an explosive sea drone in an attack on an Iranian port for the first time.
President Trump declared that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz.
He also said the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on cargo going through the Strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The situation increases tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The series of attacks is part of ongoing conflict between the two countries.
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A US citizen who caught Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has arrived in Germany for medical treatment. The Trump administration is blocking Americans from traveling directly from the DRC to the US on commercial flights to prevent the spread of Ebola.
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The patient is a US national infected with Ebola in the DRC’s Ituri province.
He was transferred to a university hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, for treatment.
The patient works for the Christian aid group Samaritan’s Purse as a warehouse manager.
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or cure.
Over 1,900 cases and 700 deaths have been confirmed in this DRC outbreak.
The German health ministry says the patient does not pose a risk to others in the hospital or community.
The US is blocking Americans in the DRC from flying to the US on commercial planes for at least 21 days after leaving the outbreak area.
The US State Department will support affected Americans during this waiting period.
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A violent clash occurred in Lviv, western Ukraine, when military officers tried to arrest men suspected of avoiding the country’s mandatory military service. This incident is part of a larger trend of conflicts as Ukraine struggles to conscript enough men to fight in the ongoing war with Russia.
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The riot happened after officers detained a man suspected of dodging the draft.
A crowd of around 200 people surrounded officers and protested, overturning their army vehicle.
Violent confrontations with draft officers have increased from 5 cases in 2022 to over 340 in 2025.
In early 2026, nearly 120 clashes occurred, including a fatal stabbing of a draft officer.
Many draft officers are themselves soldiers wounded in the war.
Ukraine relies more on conscription now due to a drop in voluntary enlistment since 2023.
Ukrainian men aged 25 to 60 must serve in the military under current laws.
Estimates suggest Ukraine has suffered about 635,000 casualties since the war began in 2022.
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Lake Powell’s water level is close to a point where Glen Canyon Dam cannot produce hydropower, which could happen by August 2026 without major action. This situation threatens water supplies, electricity production, and farming for millions of people relying on the Colorado River.
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Lake Powell’s surface is at 3,524.3 feet, about 34 feet above the minimum level (3,490 feet) for hydropower generation.
If the lake drops below 3,490 feet, Glen Canyon Dam must release water without generating power, causing problems downstream.
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people and powers about 700,000 homes through hydropower.
Emergency plans include releasing water from other reservoirs and reducing water sent to Lake Mead, which may hurt Lake Mead’s water and power levels.
Irrigated farming uses 74% of Colorado River water, with crops like alfalfa consuming nearly half of that.
Experts say reducing water-heavy crops and shrinking the agricultural water use are important to protect the river’s future.
Recreation activities such as boating, fishing, and rafting may be limited due to low water levels.
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A British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, died in wildfires in southern Spain. Their family confirmed their deaths after being unable to contact them following evacuation orders in the village of Bédar, which was heavily affected by the fires.
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Pete and Fran Gillam lived in Bédar, Spain, where wildfires broke out.
The couple’s daughter announced their deaths on Facebook after police confirmation.
The family had been trying to find them since the fire started on Thursday.
The British Foreign Office is supporting affected British nationals and working with Spanish authorities.
At least 13 people died in the wildfires in Almeria province, including five believed to be British.
The fire burned about 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) before being contained.
Spain has experienced severe heatwaves recently, with temperatures often over 40°C (104°F).
Over 1,000 people were evacuated from nearby communities due to the wildfire.
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Russia is changing how it ships grain because Ukrainian attacks damaged some Russian ships in the Sea of Azov. Ukraine said it hit 11 more Russian vessels, while Russia’s defense said it stopped hundreds of Ukrainian drone attacks across the country.
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Russia plans to use new shipping routes or different types of transport for grain exports after attacks in the Sea of Azov.
Ukrainian forces said they struck 11 Russian vessels overnight, adding to 116 ships hit over nine days.
Ukraine is also targeting Russian oil refineries and energy sites, causing fuel supply problems in Russia.
A fire started at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region after a drone attack.
Another oil refinery in Bashkortostan, Russia, was hit again by Ukrainian strikes.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 288 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Russian forces attacked a civilian ship near Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, with no reported casualties.
Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down multiple missiles and over 100 drones in defense efforts.
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A 20-year-old woman from Greater Manchester has been charged with aggravated arson and dangerous driving after a large moorland fire near Dovestone reservoir. The fire contributed to heavy smoke over Manchester, part of multiple wildfires in the region during a period of extreme heat.
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Shania Care-Slede was arrested and charged with aggravated arson, reckless endangerment, and dangerous driving.
The fire near Dovestone reservoir started after fireworks were reported at the location.
Manchester experienced heavy smoke and an orange haze due to three wildfires nearby, plus another one over 60 miles away in North Wales.
The fires have burned more than 240 hectares (600 acres) of land since June 24.
Firefighters declared major incidents near Dovestone reservoir and Tintwistle Moor in Derbyshire, and monitored a large fire in Conwy mountain, Wales.
Nineteen wildfires are currently burning across England and Wales.
Authorities advised residents in smoky areas to stay indoors and keep windows closed to reduce smoke exposure.
The National Fire Chiefs Council warned that very dry conditions make it easy for fires to start and urged the public to be careful with fire outdoors.
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Two large wildfires are burning near Paris, destroying about 2,000 hectares and forcing 1,000 people to evacuate. In southern Spain, authorities identified 10 people who died in a wildfire that burned a large area amid extreme heat conditions.
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Two fires are burning in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, affecting nearly 2,000 hectares (about 4,900 acres).
Around 1,000 people were evacuated from areas near the fires.
Firefighters used water-dumping planes to fight the fires, the first time these planes were used near Paris.
No deaths or injuries have been reported from the fires near Paris.
In southern Spain, 10 of 13 wildfire victims were identified, including British, Belgian, French, and Spanish adults.
Ten people remain missing after the Spanish wildfire.
The Spanish fire destroyed an area larger than Manhattan (about 70 square kilometers or 27 square miles).
Extreme heat and dry winds are making wildfires worse in Spain, a region experiencing faster warming than most of the world.
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A Sudanese court sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in West Darfur. The court also sentenced 15 other RSF leaders, but Hemedti was tried in absentia and his current location is unknown. The conflict between the RSF and Sudan’s army has caused widespread fighting and a humanitarian crisis across the country.
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) leads the RSF, a paramilitary group in Sudan.
The court convicted him and 15 other RSF leaders of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur.
The trial took place in Port Sudan, a city controlled by Sudan's army.
Hemedti was tried in absentia, and his location is not publicly known.
The RSF denies committing war crimes.
The Sudan civil war began in April 2023 after a power struggle between army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti.
Fighting has displaced millions and caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
The conflict has mostly moved to the Darfur and Kordofan regions, with major battles for key cities like el-Obeid.
International groups warn that hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk of large-scale atrocities due to ongoing violence.
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A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany had a window break mid-flight after an engine failure, causing cabin pressure to drop. A man was partially sucked out of the plane but was saved by his wife and other passengers. The injured man is hospitalized and in serious condition.
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The incident happened about 10 minutes after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece.
An engine failure caused parts to hit and break an acrylic window, leading to rapid cabin decompression.
Ljubisa Karović was sucked out headfirst and was outside the plane up to his chest for around two minutes.
His wife, Svetlana Grković, and two other passengers pulled him back inside.
The injured man lost consciousness three times and is currently in hospital in Greece with serious injuries.
Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling due to the sudden loss of cabin pressure.
The plane safely returned to Thessaloniki after the incident, and other passengers continued their trip on a replacement aircraft.
The event is under investigation by the Greek air safety authority.
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The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet recently, but tropical storm activity is expected to increase soon, especially in the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico and Hawaii. Forecasters are watching several weather systems that may develop into tropical storms or hurricanes in the coming days.
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The eastern Pacific Ocean is expected to become very active with tropical storms developing due to warm ocean water and favorable weather patterns.
El Niño conditions are helping create an environment that supports more tropical storm formation.
By mid-July, the eastern Pacific already had four named tropical storms, which is above average.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking several disturbances with high chances (50-90%) of developing into tropical storms or depressions soon.
A tropical wave south of southwestern Mexico has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical depression within 48 hours.
Another low-pressure area south of Hawaii has a 70% chance to develop into a tropical storm in the next two days.
The Gulf Coast might see some storm development later this week as conditions that have blocked storms recently are expected to weaken.
Changes in wind speed and dry air have kept the Atlantic quiet, but these factors may lessen soon, allowing storms to form.
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