Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire planIsrael and Hezbollah have each agreed to a US-proposed partial ceasefire framework, though fighting persists on the ground as the terms are being negotiated and implemented. The arrangement reflects diplomatic pressure from the incoming Trump administration to de-escalate the conflict that has displaced thousands and killed hundreds across Lebanon and northern Israel over recent months.
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Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 21 peopleRussian missile strikes across Ukraine have killed at least 21 people, with rescue teams continuing to search collapsed buildings for survivors and additional casualties. President Zelenskyy has appealed to Trump for advanced missile systems in response to the coordinated attack.
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High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facilityKenya's High Court has ordered the government to disclose information about a proposed Ebola treatment facility, blocking its operation pending public scrutiny of the project. The facility, backed by the United States, has faced local protests over safety concerns and lack of transparency about its purpose and operations.
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UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of ParalympianUK Athletics has been fined £350,000 following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei from the United Arab Emirates. The fine reflects regulatory violations related to the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Inside the Ebola OutbreakThe Democratic Republic of Congo is managing an Ebola outbreak with suspected cases declining as hundreds of initial reports are ruled out through testing. The virus has shown signs of spreading beyond Africa, prompting international health authorities to monitor new suspected cases while recovery reports offer indicators of progress in containing the disease.
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Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to lead four-party coalition after months of uncertaintyMette Frederiksen forms a governing coalition with three other parties following extended negotiations after Denmark's recent elections. Her appointment marks her third term as prime minister and ends a period of political uncertainty about which parties would unite to govern.
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US gunman kills six family members and takes his own lifeA gunman in eastern Iowa kills six family members before taking his own life, ending a fatal incident that claims seven lives total. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which appears to involve a domestic situation.
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‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fundThe Trump administration has paused an $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals who claim to have been targeted by alleged political weaponization, following congressional pressure and legal challenges. Legal experts argue the fund lacks proper congressional authorization and resembles a discretionary pool of money that could benefit political allies without standard oversight mechanisms.
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UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to RwandaBritain prevails in an international arbitration case where Rwanda sought $134 million in compensation for the abandoned deportation scheme. The court's decision means the UK avoids financial penalties for terminating the controversial agreement to process asylum claims in Rwanda.
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Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comebackSerena Williams announces her return to professional tennis competition at age 44, nearly a year after her retirement from the sport in 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam champion's comeback generates enthusiasm within the tennis community as she prepares to compete again at the highest level.
