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Uganda contains Ebola, DRC records record deaths
While Uganda celebrates the end of the epidemic with 20 cases, the DRC records over 1,500 deaths.
Yolngu leaders announce new Dilak Land Council at Garma festival
Respected elders announce return of land rights through new council model, calling for political neutrality of oversight bodies.
Worst Ebola outbreak in DRC, risk rising
The World Health Organization warns of deteriorating conditions in central Africa, where a record number of infections and deaths have been recorded.
EU Commissioner assigned to resolve Ceuta crisis
European Commission official coordinates EU response to migration wave in Spanish enclave as situation stabilises.
Turkish national arrested over murder of Russian woman in Belgrade
The body of Lyudmila Turkova was found in a suitcase in Belgrade, while police arrested the suspect at the airport as he attempted to leave the country.
Sánchez visits Ceuta amid announcement of new deportation centre
The Spanish prime minister visited the border enclave as Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area.
Hamas accepts plan for disarmament in Gaza
A senior Hamas official confirmed the group's acceptance of a plan involving complete disarmament, a key step in the second phase of the ceasefire.
Trump cites Hamas disarmament deal, LNG tanker leaves Strait of Hormuz
US announces historic agreement as tensions rise between the US and Iran, with gas trade continuing.
Australia sues Telegram over terrorist content
The eSafety Commissioner has described the move as critical, while the ICAC probe into the former minister continues.
Saudi Arabia prepares offensive against Houthis
Riyadh concentrates forces for an attack in central Yemen, seeking a maritime coalition to protect trade routes.
Three firefighters killed in wildfires on Crete
Two firefighters trapped between fire fronts on Crete, third killed on the Peloponnese; hundreds evacuated as fire spreads.
US military carries out strikes on targets in Iran
CENTCOM confirms attacks on command centres and facilities in Iran in response to Iranian ballistic missiles.
Australia: Milestone in early childhood education and legal controversy over justice
Minister for Indigenous Australians highlights progress in early childhood education, while the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) examines the role of Angus Taylor in factional disputes.
US launches heavy strikes on Iranian targets after Jordan attack
US military hits dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in response to Iranian missiles, with Trump promising a strong blow.
Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Poland raises alert
Aeroplan stand elevated as Iskander missile strikes home in Kryvyi Rih; Trump approves Patriot licenses.
BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammys over new category
The South Korean group has issued a statement withdrawing from the awards, criticising the introduction of a separate award for Asian pop music.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto, 13 dead
The tremor caused parts of buildings to collapse and an explosion in a shopping centre. The prime minister announced the mobilisation of all available resources for rescue operations.
Iran expects first batch of Chinese MANPADS
Sources say Tehran is set to receive up to 400 man-portable air defence systems worth up to $70m.