At least nine killed in southwest China after truck falls into river in heavy rain
At least nine people died in Guangxi, China, after a pickup truck plunged into a flooded river during heavy rain, while two earthquakes also struck the region.
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WHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are tied to funding cuts to the WHO, the WHO chief and other UN leaders said.
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.
ICE officer charged over nonfatal shooting of man during Minnesota immigration crackdown
This is the second ICE agent to have been charged from the Minnesota immigration crackdown
Cuba instead? Trump ups pressure on Havana as Iran campaign stalls
If Venezuela proved easier than Iran where Donald Trump’s still looking for a win, could that explain why the attention seems to be turning to Cuba? The United States last week dispatching its CIA director to Havana and offering aid, while its crippli…
Belarus dismisses concerns as it launches joint nuclear drills with Russia
Strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train to use nuclear weapons.
Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ – politico.eu
Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ politico.euArmy leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation Military TimesPolish PM says transatlantic unity must survive difficult period Reute…
Turkey shooting: 5 dead and 8 injured after gunman opens fire in Tarsus restaurant
The suspect is reported to have fled in a car.
Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Jury Finds He ‘Waited Too Long’
Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Jury Finds He ‘Waited Too Long’
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI after high-stakes showdown with Sam Altman
Each side accused the other of being more interested in money than serving the public