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Ebola death toll tops 600
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Ebola death toll tops 600

The Ebola outbreak reached a grim milestone on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026.​
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Trump grants Ukraine Patriots license, US-Iran ceasefire stumbles, Australia to fuel India’s nuclear energy ambitions

US President Donald Trump said he would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles during the NATO meeting in Turkey on Wednesday, fulfilling a longstanding request from Kyiv.

​Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of her impeachment trial
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Philippines impeachment trial deepens a dynasty war

The Senate trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has turned a family feud into a fight over the Philippines’ political future — and its place between the US and China.

The day after announcing her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, Marine Le Pen visits La Fleche, in the Sarthe department, on July 8, 2026.​
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Europe’s most consequential vote since Brexit starts now

After a French court shortened her ban on holding public office, Marine Le Pen announced that she will run for president again next year. But can she finally win?

How Saudi Arabia is building its AI future
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How Saudi Arabia is building its AI future

At the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud says Saudi Arabia’s investments in technology and innovation are creating new opportunities for the next generation.

What's Good Wednesdays

What’s Good Wednesday: July 8, 2026

Flagbearer Sergey Tetyukhin of Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2016.
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Russia set for Olympics return, Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza, Estonia’s drug problem persists despite defeating fentanyl

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Tour de Heat
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Tour de Heat

Temperatures forced race organizers to relax regulations and allow greater assistance from team cars.

How do Iranians feel about their future?
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How do Iranians feel about their future?

For many Iranians, the war did not bring the change they hoped for. Yeganeh Torbati explains why disappointment, fear, and a sense of betrayal now define life in Iran.

Player saving a goal as the other player kicks the ball while playing soccer
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As development funding shrinks, can AI fill the gap?
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As development funding shrinks, can AI fill the gap?

At the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), explores whether artificial intelligence can help countries make progress amid growing development challenges and shrinking resources.