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JUST IN: Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 3,000 in DR Congo
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed a devastating new threshold, with the death toll now surpassing 3,000 people, according to government figures released Wednesday. The epidemic has infected more than 6,000 people since it was declared in mid-May, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country’s history. Government data shows the death toll has…
Two Killed After Saudi Oil Tanker Comes Under Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Two people have reportedly been killed after a Saudi oil tanker was attacked in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as the ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt shipping and heighten tensions around a crucial global oil route. A file photo of a vessel around the Strait of Hormuz Two Filipino sailors were killed when a…
Spain Heatwaves Claim Over 5,000 Lives Since June
More than 5,000 people in Spain have died from heat-related causes since June, as relentless summer heatwaves fuel a surge in excess deaths across Europe. Beach-goers cool off and sunbathe on the beach of the seaside resort of Benidorm, on August 5, 2018 Europe sweltered through an intense heatwave today, with soaring temperatures contributing to…
Trump Threatens Iran With Fresh Strikes as Hormuz Crisis Escalates
US President Donald Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” after Tehran launched attacks on US military targets in retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider escalation in the six-month conflict. US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing…
Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs Past 1,000
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 1,003, with Chinese state media confirming 16 fatalities in Tibet as rescue efforts continue after Wednesday’s disaster. Workers use excavators to clear the mud in the aftermath of flash floods at the Dhunge Bazaar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026.…
EU Places ChatGPT Under Tougher Digital Rules For The First Time
The European Union has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under its Digital Services Act, giving OpenAI four months to meet stricter obligations on safety, transparency and content risks. In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT logo is displayed on a smartphone on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by (JUSTIN…
Oil Prices Surge Above $90 As US-Iran Strikes Escalate
Brent crude has climbed above $90 per barrel after renewed US-Iran military strikes intensified fears of supply disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough appear to be fading. A graphic illustration of barrels of crude oil Oil prices jumped more than two per cent Monday, with the Brent international…
Nepal-Tibet Floods Kill Over 900, Nearly 5,000 Still Missing
Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 900 people, while nearly 5,000 remain missing, with many feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels. Rescue teams in Nepal continue to search for thousands of missing people, five days after devastating flash floods that have left the Himalayan nation grappling with a major humanitarian crisis. Several…
Nepal Begins Burials As Death Toll Nears 800, Thousands Remain Missing
Nepal has begun burying victims of the devastating floods that swept across the Nepal-Tibet border, with at least 797 deaths reported and more than 3,000 people still missing as rescuers continue searching through the debris. Mourners cremate the body of deceased victim Ayush Khadka, after flash floods in Nepal’s Chitwan district on August 31, 2026.…
Trump Says US To Replenish Petroleum Reserves With Venezuelan Oil
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for the United States to replenish its petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil, saying the process will begin shortly. A pedestrian walks past a mural featuring oil wells in Caracas, Venezuela on August 29, 2026, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal giving the United States…
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