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US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The Trump administration has suspended a long-standing joint defence agreement with Canada that traces its roots to World War II, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two allies. The move reflects Washington's growing frustration with NATO partners and neighboring countries it accuses of falling short on defence spending commitments. The suspension puts decades of integrated North American security cooperation in jeopardy at a time of heightened global instability.
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At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 131 people, with the World Health Organization declaring it an international public health emergency. The designation signals the outbreak's potential to cross borders and triggers a coordinated global response. It marks one of the most serious Ebola escalations in recent years, raising urgent concerns about containment in the region.
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Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port city, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow
Russia struck port infrastructure in the Danube city of Izmail overnight, continuing its campaign to cripple Ukraine's export capacity. Ukraine responded by launching drones toward Moscow, four of which Russian authorities claim to have intercepted. The exchange marks another escalation in long-range strikes targeting both economic and symbolic sites.
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US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
The CDC is implementing enhanced Ebola screening measures at US airports for travelers arriving from outbreak-affected regions, alongside temporary visa service suspensions. The move follows the WHO's declaration of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak as an international health emergency. At least one American has been confirmed infected in the DRC, raising the urgency of containment efforts at the border.
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Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
A fast-moving wildfire broke out Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, forcing thousands of residents to flee as flames tore through more than 500 acres of dry brush within hours. The Sandy Fire, driven by winds exceeding 30mph, damaged at least one home and put suburban neighborhoods northwest of Los Angeles directly in its path. Conditions improved as gusts subsided through the afternoon, though the threat remained active.
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