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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has grown to 837 confirmed cases with 196 deaths and may become the deadliest ever if not controlled. Health leaders warn that many contacts have not been traced, the outbreak may last up to a year, and funding and resources remain insufficient.
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The current Ebola outbreak in DRC has 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths.
Africa CDC warns it could become deadlier than the worst previous Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Over 26,000 people potentially exposed to Ebola have not been found or contacted yet.
The outbreak has not peaked and could last up to one year, according to Red Cross officials.
Lack of treatment centers and community resistance are slowing response efforts.
Unsafe traditional burials increase Ebola transmission risk because bodies remain infectious.
Africa has raised less than 20% of the $518 million needed to fight the outbreak.
No approved treatment or vaccine exists yet for this Ebola strain; a vaccine could take nine months.
Uganda has reported 19 cases and 2 deaths, mostly from travelers from DRC.
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The Recording Academy will add five new Grammy Award categories starting with the 69th Grammy Awards in 2027. These include new awards for Asian pop music, traditional pop vocal performance, and traditional folk albums, showing more recognition for diverse musical styles.
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The 69th Grammy Awards will take place in February 2027.
Five new categories are being added: Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Traditional Folk Album, and Best Latin Song.
Two existing categories will be renamed: Best R&B Performance becomes Best R&B Solo Performance and Best Folk Album becomes Best Contemporary Folk Album.
The new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category includes music in Asian languages like Korean (K-pop), Japanese (J-pop), and Chinese (C-pop).
The changes aim to honor traditional music separately from modern styles and reflect the global growth of music.
The online entry period for the 69th Grammys starts July 7, with nominee announcements on November 16.
The main Grammy Awards show is scheduled for February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.
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A village in Ireland has started a project where parents agree not to give their children smartphones until they reach middle school age. This community effort aims to bring back childhoods without smartphones.
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The initiative is happening in a village in Ireland.
Parents voluntarily delay giving smartphones to their children.
Children receive smartphones only when they reach middle school.
The project focuses on reducing early smartphone use.
The effort is community-wide, involving many families in the village.
The goal is to encourage more smartphone-free childhood experiences.
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An expert told FRANCE 24 that President Donald Trump views the conflict involving Russia and Europe differently than European leaders do. Trump sees the issue as something to be resolved quickly, ideally with Europe taking the lead, rather than a long-term threat to security.
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Ian Lesser, an advisor at the German Marshall Fund, commented on Trump's view of the Russian threat to Europe.
Trump does not fully agree with the European understanding of how serious the Russian threat is.
He sees the conflict as something to end rather than a lasting danger.
Trump prefers that Europe should take charge in resolving the conflict.
The discussion relates to ongoing tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe.
The analysis was shared during an interview on FRANCE 24 with journalist Mark Owen.
Keywords connected to the story include NATO, G7, Ukraine, Russia, and European leaders.
The article mentions other recent European news focused on security and political issues.
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The artwork "The Cave" by artist JR on Paris' Pont Neuf has reopened to the public after repairs. Visitors can now enter and explore the inside of this temporary art installation, which is free and open 24 hours a day.
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"The Cave" is an artwork by JR, known for large photographic collages and visual illusions.
It is located on Pont Neuf, a famous bridge in Paris.
Strong winds on June 2 damaged the canvas covering the installation.
Repairs were completed, allowing the public to visit again starting June 16, 2026.
Access to "The Cave" is free and available at any time, day or night.
JR announced the reopening and encouraged visitors to explore the interior space.
The installation is temporary and designed for public engagement with art.
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Karl Bushby, a British adventurer who has been walking around the world since 1998, was not allowed to use the Channel Tunnel to return to the UK. Eurotunnel officials said safety and operations prevent access to the service tunnel, which is used for maintenance and emergencies.
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Karl Bushby began his walk around the world in 1998 from Chile and has covered about 36,000 miles.
He has reached Belgium and plans to arrive in Calais, France, in September to cross the Channel.
Bushby cannot use any transport as part of his challenge and asked permission to walk through the Channel Tunnel.
Eurotunnel denied access because closing the service tunnel would risk passenger safety and disrupt maintenance work.
The service tunnel is closely controlled and used for safety and repairs, not regular travel.
Bushby has previously swum across difficult stretches, including the Bering Strait and the Caspian Sea.
He is prepared to swim or find another way if he cannot use the tunnel to complete his journey.
Bushby aims to finish his walk at his childhood home, where his mother is waiting.
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A recent agreement between the US and Iran has mostly ended the war, with both sides saying they have won despite the heavy costs. Iran’s attacks during the war harmed its relationships with nearby Gulf countries.
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The war between the US and Iran is largely over due to a recent agreement.
Both the US and Iran claim they have achieved victory in the conflict.
The war caused serious damage to Iran’s relations with its Gulf neighbors.
Iran had attacked some Gulf countries during the conflict.
Experts from Tehran, Cambridge, and Qatar discussed what Iran gained and lost in this war.
The discussion focused on Iran’s political and regional position after the war.
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Sean Penn will direct a new movie about the January 6 Capitol riot. He wrote the script and plans to cast a major actor who is already being considered for a role.
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Sean Penn is the director of the new film about the January 6 Capitol riot.
Penn wrote the script for this untitled movie.
He previously won an Oscar for his acting role in “One Battle After Another.”
A major actor is in talks to star in the new film.
The movie focuses on the events that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
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A group of storms near the Gulf Coast may develop into the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Heavy rain from the storm could cause dangerous flooding and possible tornadoes across several southern states.
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The storm system is about 55 miles south-southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas.
It has maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, just below the 39 mph needed to be called a tropical storm.
There is a 70% chance the system will become a tropical cyclone within two days.
The storm may bring 4 to 8 inches of rain, with up to 12 inches in some coastal areas by Thursday.
Flooding risks include life-threatening flash floods and urban flooding across Texas to central Mississippi.
Tornadoes are possible from upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle.
A tropical storm watch is in effect from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.
Houston has a flood warning in effect; a covered stadium will host a World Cup match without changes planned.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were overheard speaking about President Donald Trump during the G7 meeting in Evian-les-Bains. They referenced a challenging conversation with President Trump about the war in Ukraine.
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The conversation happened on a live microphone, catching their discussion.
The meeting took place at the G7 Leaders’ summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Macron talked about a difficult discussion with President Trump during the G7 event.
The topic mentioned was the war in Ukraine.
Both leaders were speaking on the sidelines, not during the official session.
The G7 includes seven major advanced economies discussing global issues.
This incident highlights the behind-the-scenes interactions among world leaders.
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The article says the United States and Israel have lost some trust and credibility, especially related to protecting shipping routes and being reliable partners. It focuses on their roles in dealing with issues linked to Iran.
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The U.S. is seen as less reliable in protecting ships in important waterways.
Israel’s credibility as an ally has also been affected.
Both countries’ actions or policies toward Iran have impacted their reputations.
This loss of trust relates to security and international cooperation.
The issue involves maritime trade and regional stability linked to Iran.
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A weather system in the Gulf of Mexico has led the U.S. National Weather Service to issue tropical storm watches for parts of coastal Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Forecasters warn of possible heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and a chance that the system could develop into a tropical cyclone.
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Tropical storm watches are in effect for cities like Galveston, Houston, Port Arthur (Texas), and Lake Charles, Abbeville (Louisiana).
Winds are currently below tropical storm strength but could increase within 48 hours.
Forecasts predict 3 to 8 inches of rain with some areas possibly receiving more, which could cause flooding.
Storm surge of 2 to 4 feet is possible near Port Arthur, Texas.
The system could develop into a tropical cyclone, a type of organized storm over warm water with spinning winds.
Tropical cyclone classifications range from tropical depression (winds under 39 mph) to tropical storm (39-73 mph) to hurricane (over 74 mph).
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions are possible but not certain yet.
Emergency preparations are recommended for residents in the watch areas because conditions could worsen quickly.
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Salomé Zourabichvili, the fifth president of Georgia and the first woman in that role, said her country is not a full democracy. She spoke about how Russia's influence in the region threatens Georgia's democratic freedoms.
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Salomé Zourabichvili is Georgia’s fifth president and the first female president.
She received the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize in Washington, D.C.
Zourabichvili says Georgia is "far from a democracy."
She pointed to Russia's influence as a threat to democracy in Georgia.
The discussion took place during a CBS News interview.
Georgia is a country in the region near Russia, impacted by geopolitical tensions.
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People protested outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during Iran's first World Cup game against New Zealand. The soccer match ended with a score of 2-2.
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The protest took place in Los Angeles, near SoFi Stadium.
It happened during Iran's opening match of the World Cup.
Iran played against New Zealand.
The match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals.
The World Cup match occurred on a Monday.
Demonstrators gathered to express their views during the game.
CBS News reported the event from Inglewood, California.
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The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a deal aimed at ending a more than 100-day conflict, but details remain unclear, especially about a claimed $300 billion fund for Iran’s reconstruction. Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump both denied that U.S. government money would go directly to Iran. The deal includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire, but critics question its details and concessions.
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The U.S. and Iran plan to sign an agreement on Friday to help end ongoing conflict.
Reports mention a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, but officials deny direct U.S. funding.
Vice President JD Vance said Gulf Coast countries might invest in Iran’s reconstruction if Iran meets obligations.
President Trump stated no American money is being paid to Iran under this deal.
The deal aims to open the Strait of Hormuz, important for global shipping, and extend a ceasefire by 60 days.
Israel criticized the agreement, calling it harmful and pledging to oppose Iran’s regime.
Iranian media showed mixed responses, with some calling the deal a diplomatic loss and others supporting it.
The full text of the agreement has not been released publicly yet.
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The cast of the live-action movie "Moana," including Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga‘aia, has started their press tour. A new song called "Along The Way," written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was released before the official soundtrack comes out on June 26, 2026.
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The movie "Moana" is being made in a live-action version.
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga‘aia are part of the cast.
The press tour for the movie has begun.
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a new song called "Along The Way."
The soundtrack will be released on June 26, 2026.
The new song "Along The Way" was released ahead of the full soundtrack.
The article mainly focuses on the movie and its promotion.
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Repairs have started on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a monastery that is about 1,000 years old, after it was damaged in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv. The attack caused a fire and serious damage to the historic site.
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The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a monastery that is roughly 1,000 years old.
It was hit by a Russian drone attack during deadly strikes on Kyiv.
The attack caused the monastery to catch fire.
The monastery suffered serious damage from the fire.
Repair work has begun to fix the damage caused by the attack.
The attack happened on a Monday, during Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
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A group of storms near the Texas Gulf Coast may become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center says heavy rain and flooding could affect Texas, Louisiana, and nearby states this week.
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The storm system is about 65 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Winds are about 30 mph, just below the 39 mph needed to be a named tropical storm.
Experts expect the system could strengthen into a tropical storm soon.
Coastal areas in Texas and Louisiana might face tropical storm conditions even if the storm is not officially named.
The main danger is heavy rain causing flash floods and floods in cities.
Flooding could last into the weekend across parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Houston is under a flood warning, but a scheduled World Cup soccer match there will still take place as planned.
The stadium where the match is held is covered to protect from rain.
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Forecasters are watching a possible first tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico that may become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Heavy rain and flash floods are already happening in parts of the southern U.S., with more rain expected and flood warnings in place.
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The storm is called Potential Tropical Cyclone One and is in the western Gulf near Texas and Louisiana.
Winds are currently 30 mph, below the 39 mph needed to be a tropical storm.
Forecasters expect it may become a tropical storm by Wednesday.
The system could bring heavy rain, flooding, and river flooding to Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and parts of the Florida Panhandle.
A tropical storm watch is active from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.
Cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans may see heavy rain over the next two days.
Some places have already broken rainfall records, with some spots seeing the most rain since the late 1800s.
Flood watches and warnings affect over 40 million people in the region.
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A woman in London became very sick after swimming in the River Thames during a heat wave and had to go to the hospital. She shared a warning online to tell others not to swim in the river, even if people say it is safe.
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Allanah Freddi, 30, swam in the River Thames during a heat wave for two days.
She felt fine while swimming, but got very sick the next day, with vomiting and passing out.
She went to University College Hospital by ambulance and received treatment with fluids.
The swimming spot was a public place with 30 to 70 other people swimming, including children.
Doctors said she was young and fit and could recover with time.
Freddi posted a video on Instagram warning others about swimming in the Thames.
The video received over 697,000 views and many comments about similar experiences or concerns.
She has fully recovered but still says it was a beautiful experience despite the illness.
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