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Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war, with the United States President considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments. This decision comes after Trump announced a deal to end the Gulf conflict.
Inside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.
U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter is downed
Trump confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter, downed near the Strait of Hormuz, are safe. The U.S. responded by launching strikes on Iran, with Tehran attacking Bahrain and Kuwait soon after.
World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for his country
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country.
Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.