Taiwan Angered by China-Indonesia Joint Naval Drills
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Taiwan Angered by China-Indonesia Joint Naval Drills

Chinese state media released footage of joint naval drills with Indonesia east of Taiwan, drawing anger from Taiwan's government.

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads to Sixth Province
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads to Sixth Province

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to sixth province as official figures show 2,128 deaths among 4,566 recorded cases.

Scorching Heat Wave Sweeps Europe as UK Sets New Yearly High
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Scorching Heat Wave Sweeps Europe as UK Sets New Yearly High

Europe swelters under a new extreme heat wave as the UK records its hottest day of the year, reaching 38.1°C in west London.

Gaza Artists Paint Mural Honoring Burger King Employee Dismissed Over Pro-Palestinian Chant
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Gaza Artists Paint Mural Honoring Burger King Employee Dismissed Over Pro-Palestinian Chant

A mural in Gaza honors Arianna Hamilton, a former Burger King employee fired for shouting 'Free Palestine' during her shift.

HRW Report: Trump Administration Weakened Federal Civil Rights Enforcement
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HRW Report: Trump Administration Weakened Federal Civil Rights Enforcement

Human Rights Watch reports that the Trump administration stopped federal agencies from overseeing civil rights laws, weakening enforcement nationwide.

US Judge Strikes Down Trump Lawsuit Accusing Harvard of Neglecting Jewish Students
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US Judge Strikes Down Trump Lawsuit Accusing Harvard of Neglecting Jewish Students

Federal judge rejects Trump administration's lawsuit accusing Harvard of failing to protect Jewish students amid Gaza war campus protests.

Poland Detains Russian Citizen Suspected of Plot Against Ukrainian American
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Poland Detains Russian Citizen Suspected of Plot Against Ukrainian American

Polish authorities have arrested a Russian citizen accused of plotting to kill a Ukrainian American critic of Moscow in Warsaw.

Russia's Economy Faces Mounting Pressure Despite Middle East Oil Boost
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Russia's Economy Faces Mounting Pressure Despite Middle East Oil Boost

Ukrainian strikes and a widening deficit test Russia's economy even as Middle East conflict lifts oil revenue.

US Sailors Reportedly Try to Leave Ship in Middle East, Senators Demand Probe
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US Sailors Reportedly Try to Leave Ship in Middle East, Senators Demand Probe

Senators demand answers after reports that USS Lincoln sailors tried to leave ship during record-long deployment without a port stop amid Iran conflict.