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WHO has raised the Ebola risk level in the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” citing a rapidly spreading Bundibugyo strain. Dozens have died, with hundreds of suspected cases reported. Weak healthcare systems and insecurity are hampering containment efforts and raising fears of wider regional spread.
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A suspected gunman was killed after opening fire near a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening. Officers returned fire, while a bystander was also injured during the exchange. The White House was briefly locked down as the FBI launched an investigation into the incident.
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Japan’s Immigration Services Agency expanded its “Zero Illegal Foreign Residents Plan,” increasing enforcement against overstayers and illegal work. The policy includes stronger monitoring tools and online surveillance to detect forged residency cards and track violations more effectively.
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President Donald Trump delayed a proposed executive order requiring voluntary reviews of advanced AI models before release. The White House said strict oversight could hurt US competitiveness against China, while tech leaders argued the measures risk slowing innovation.
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Former Cuban president Raúl Castro has been indicted by a US court over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, which killed four people. China and Russia condemned the move, accusing Washington of coercion and escalating pressure on Cuba amid renewed sanctions and rising diplomatic tensions with Havana.
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