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A health worker stands at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, on Monday. Picture:

Ebola death toll in Congo surges to at least 930

Rebel attacks against health facilities restrict response, while dozens of health workers have also been fatally infected with the virus

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Ukrainians protest in Kyiv against President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, demanding his return to maintain defence capability on Thursday, on July 16 2026. The placard reads: Bring back Fedorov. Do not destroy defence capability. Picture:

Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine amid defence shake-up

Russian strikes killed four and injured 20 people in Ukraine amid protests over Zelensky's minister dismissal

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Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago. Picture:
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WATCH | Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas in the US have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago, governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday.

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The drug from Merck was approved on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins, the standard medications for cutting heart attack risk. Picture:

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

Lipfendra approval follows studies showing more than 55% drop in LDL levels

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