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Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations
The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
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Kenya reports its first-ever Ebola death
In tonight's edition: Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled there from the DR Congo via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening its rules on who can do business. And in South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobia and hostility toward foreign nationals could be driving African tourists away.
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
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Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death after patient returns from DR Congo
Kenya on Tuesday reported its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan national who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) died after returning to the country. Kenya is the fourth country to record an Ebola case in the current outbreak, which was declared in eastern DR Congo in mid-May.
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South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
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Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
The patient arrived in Kenya over the weekend from the Democratic Republic of Congo before testing positive for the virus. Health authorities are on high alert and monitoring for more cases.
Politics
Student protests: First images from demonstrations in Paris
France braced on Tuesday for a day of nationwide high-school blockades and trade union-led street protests in support of students demanding that President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government tackle understaffed and dilapidated schools.
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Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contest
Sleep deprivation is seen these days as a major health issue - not least of all in Japan where people sleep less on average than in any other OECD country. Now, a new contest for "competitive sleepers" is hoping to encourage people to snooze for longer. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on comfy mattresses to slumber for up to 90 minutes Monday, competing for the top prize of over two million yen ($14,000).
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Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola case
The first imported case of Ebola has been recorded in Kenya.
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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
Entertainment
‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial” premiered at the New York Film Festival Monday night, and early reviews have members of the film press championing the Sam Altman-centered movie as a “provocative,” “visceral corporate drama” and the director’s “best film in a decade.” Next Best Picture editor-in-chief and critic Matt Neglia wrote that “Artificial” is “as entertaining as […]
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First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree row
Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".
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Klopp's first Germany internationals: What did we learn?
Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. Casting a wider net for talent and trying to connect with players and country haven't make an immediate impact, but he is not bowed.
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Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish in first round
Flavio Bolsonaro, a right-wing senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s election Sunday. However, with neither candidate securing a majority the vote now heads to a run-off in three weeks.
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Wu wins first title since Crucible as Chinese snooker hits new high
Wu Yize claims his first ranking title since he became world champion - a result that means China will have the top two players in the rankings for the first time.
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Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
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Science
Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe
Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations of the earliest galaxies with chemical clues preserved in ancient stars today.
Business
Tesla’s Cybercab had a rocky first month in Austin. Now comes the hard part: expanding
Elon Musk's effort to move beyond auto sales largely relies on the success of his company's Cybercab, which launched in Austin a month ago.
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Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Politics
Morocco's first female head of government: Symbol or real reform?
Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been chosen as Morocco's first female prime minister. Is her appointment a kind of symbolism, to show Morocco in a positive light? Or could Mansouri bring genuine changes for Moroccan women?