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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak bbc.in/4yQ8RaM
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

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Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training bbc.in/4yRiJBa
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training

The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

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Irish police assaulted in Dublin and threatened with 'imitation' gun bbc.in/3WXEkdW
Irish police assaulted in Dublin and threatened with realistic imitation firearm

Irish police assaulted in Dublin and threatened with realistic imitation firearm

Commissioner Justin Kelly said the incident "demonstrates once again the potential dangers that our members face every day".

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Starmer tells Dublin crowd Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence bbc.in/4A2JXFY
Sir Keir Starmer: Europe can't rely on US to 'bankroll' defence, Dublin event told

Sir Keir Starmer: Europe can't rely on US to 'bankroll' defence, Dublin event told

Sir Keir warns that "things will not go back to the way they were" as he says the US makes it clear it will no longer "bankroll" its allies.

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Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus bbc.in/4zeXvhG
Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus

Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus

Residents were taken out from the devastated city on Friday during a local ceasefire.

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Spider discovery like uncovering 'hidden treasure' bbc.in/4BtceXQ
Spider found in Mauritius like discovering 'hidden treasure'

Spider found in Mauritius like discovering 'hidden treasure'

The new species of trapdoor spider is discovered by scientists from Durrell working in Mauritius.

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Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election bbc.in/3WkUCgK
Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election

Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election

The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.

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Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader bbc.in/4kwrJIm
Joseph Kabila: Former president becomes DR Congo's latest rebel leader

Joseph Kabila: Former president becomes DR Congo's latest rebel leader

What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

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Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it bbc.in/4ijjLj6
Trump's tariffs could shut this Canadian town. Its residents are fighting to save it

Trump's tariffs could shut this Canadian town. Its residents are fighting to save it

A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.

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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished bbc.in/4f1s2Y8
Ranji Smile: The forgotten chef who opened America’s first Indian restaurant

Ranji Smile: The forgotten chef who opened America’s first Indian restaurant

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

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When a wedding fell apart, 10 strangers helped create something unforgettable bbc.in/4kpLlhp
Elopement: When a wedding fell apart, 10 strangers helped create something unforgettable

Elopement: When a wedding fell apart, 10 strangers helped create something unforgettable

Bridget Devaney turned to the internet with a proposal that sounded equal parts hopeful and improbable - come to Ireland and celebrate the wedding that never happened.

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He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years bbc.in/4yRfucW
Lèse majesté: Arnon Nampa questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail...

Lèse majesté: Arnon Nampa questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail...

Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.

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ICE agent indicted for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit bbc.in/4iP8ubN
ICE agent indicted for allegedly striking a Mexican national with his car

ICE agent indicted for allegedly striking a Mexican national with his car

The Mexican national, who was living in the US without legal documentation, suffered multiple leg fractures and a hip injury, prosecutors said.

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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine bbc.in/4A4Szfn
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

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Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion bbc.in/4BCd6JE
Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion

Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion

The real estate mogul and his two daughters were shot, while his wife was assaulted with a hammer, in an attack that has shocked the city.

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Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court bbc.in/4yNZOan
Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court

Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court

It comes after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.

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King visits Guyanan slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour bbc.in/4A1khtt
King visits Guyanan slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour

King visits Guyanan slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour

Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerera rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.

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County Down man among three jailed for planning mosque attack bbc.in/4sAb0Gb
Galway: County Down man among those jailed for planned mosque attack

Galway: County Down man among those jailed for planned mosque attack

The three men pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in terrorist activity in November 2025.

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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage bbc.in/4jON6Vh
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

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Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on Trump military aid decision bbc.in/3UsyLTX
Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on Trump military aid decision

Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on Trump military aid decision

Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.

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