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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at BBC
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at CBS News
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Russian forces strike targets in Ukraine's Odesa, Mykolaiv ports
Russia said on Saturday its forces had struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks in recent...
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at France 24
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Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
The outspoken artist was detained in mid-July for 'insulting a constitutional institution'.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at Al Jazeera
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Hunger and hostility cited by migrants as reason for return to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta
Ceuta migration influx has resulted in tens of thousands of migrants who originally travelled into the Spanish territory to return to North Africa; Spain to put up containment fence.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at CBC News
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Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couples
In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward "marriage for all," which was introduced in 2017.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at DW
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Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche
The Netflix-famous climber died, among nine others, climbing the world's 12th highest mountain.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at ABC News Australia
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Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at BBC
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Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
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Fast access to Trump's 'Truth Social' posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month
US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have...
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at France 24
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At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at Al Jazeera
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Pimicikamak Cree Nation under lockdown after gunshots fired, 1 person dead: chief
Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says a shooter is still on the loose and the northern Manitoba remains in lockdown Saturday morning after after gunshots were fired and one person died.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at CBC News
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Germany widens deportations to Afghanistan
Earlier this week, Germany for the first time deported a man with no criminal record to Kabul. Faridoon Tofan, who is currently in deportation detention, fears the same fate.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at DW
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Wildfires force mass evacuations in Europe as Australia sends help
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in France this week, as fires continue to grip Europe.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at ABC News Australia
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at BBC
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead at CBS News
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Ceuta: Spain slams "selfish" EU partners
Almost all of the migrants who entered Spain's enclave of Ceuta had left by Saturday, according to officials. An estimated 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco over just a few days, with at least...
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead brief
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Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
Aug 1, 2026WorldRead brief
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