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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to ‌4,945.

“When we saw it, it looked really hurt, it almost looked dead," says Finn Holland. "But then we saw subtle movements.”

Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists on a highway in Hungary went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 early Sunday, police said. The bus was travelling on eastbound lanes near Mezokeresztes around 140 kilometres east of Budapest.

Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on Sunday, urging Spanish authorities to grant them asylum instead of sending them back to Morocco.

Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens, where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fuelled fires across parts of Europe.

Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed reports of grim conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier currently in the Middle East that has now been deployed at sea for more than 260 days.

Three panels from ‌Polittico di San Gregorio altarpiece and a separate painting depicting the Virgin with Child were taken from the Museo Regionale di Messina in the 15th-century painter's hometown.

Yankees third baseman appeared to try to block Toronto's runner on third base from seeing when the fly ball was caught.

Despite a shaky start to the festival, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had been a thrilling success, drivers and locals say.

Mississauga fire found the woman around 11:15 p.m. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

The TTC worker was walking alone on the sidewalk when a man approached him from behind and stabbed him without being provoked, investigators said.

Officers found the vessel flipped over nearly 50 metres south of the Ridgetown break wall, a Peel police spokesperson said.

Concerns have been raised about the Liberal government’s commitment to anti-scab legislation that it passed just two years ago.

The College of Nurses of Ontario has also proposed changes to rein in practice of absentee supervision that some say has put patients at risk.

Alberta's controversial Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services.

Originally designed in 1908, the historic home’s brick exterior opens to a modern, updated interior and is “truly one of a kind,” the listing agent says.

Owner Allen Cooper said he believes the fire came in through the roof. His father, David Cooper, opened the adult entertainment club in the 1960s.

The 11 days of exercises involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers were designed to beef up readiness against North Korean threats

Frank Gounder had been at home as floodwaters crept up his driveway until they were about 0.61 metres in the house and his workshop.

For Americans in remote communities, the proposed requirements for voting would be extremely difficult to meet

The latest attempt comes two weeks after tens of thousands of would-be migrants rushed toward Ceuta in one of the deadliest migration crises to hit the region

Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power by midday Sunday

LeBlanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far

Negotiations have become heated ahead of an Aug. 19 deadline to avoid a new suite of tariffs

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 290 and causing severe damage

The blaze now torching Belgium has far surpassed a 2011 fire that burned nearly 14 square kilometres in the same area

Theft comes just days after police in the city of Parma announced that they had recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth about €10-million

There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani released videos in three languages to highlight a program that offers free theater tickets to high school students. His Mandarin earned some praise.

The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.

A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.

Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight.

Not all progressives are equal: Candidates of the activist left typically don’t perform as well as other Democrats.

After tearing an elbow ligament, he underwent a risky procedure and returned at his best, changing baseball and giving new hope to injured players.

A woman who secured the criminal file of her grandmother, a collaborator, offered to share it with a Jewish family that had been betrayed. Then she balked and a new dispute ensued.

The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.

On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick are the duo behind "Excuse My Grandma," an advice podcast that dives into life, love and other issues across generations.

European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.

Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Beijing is said to be moving to clarify ambiguities in new tax rules on offshore trusts after the policy sowed confusion among wealthy Chinese and advisors. 

Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns raised were "old news."

The president's son-in-law and envoy is expected in Jerusalem on Monday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who last week rejected the Trump-backed 15-point plan.

The death of Jason Arday, 41, came a little more than a week after he resigned from his post at the university amid accusations of plagiarism that ignited a culture-war firestorm.

The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

The levies, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, are the latest exchange in a dispute that has disrupted the once harmonious relationship over the past year.

Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.

A plan to build apartments over the bunker is igniting debate on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler.

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.

The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history while Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain finish strongly at the European Championships.

The former Marine Corps staff sergeant compared the carrier crew’s living conditions to his own deployment in Afghanistan

There were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria and 610,000 deaths from the disease worldwide in 2024

The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year

Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the cycle team at City of London Police, described illegal e-bikes as ‘a menace’

Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.

White paint remained popular over the year and neutral tones beige and taupe saw an increase in sales

Trump wants to see the sun later. But just like his ballroom, voter ID and his ‘slush fund’, the Senate isn’t playing ball, writes John Bowden

An apartment building employee told investigators that Matthew Almontes had been talking about stabbing Tisha Marinoccio for six months

After five back-to-back heatwaves, rainfall is set to return to the UK

Vishal Garg, the CEO and founder of Better.com, was let go and replaced by a hedge fund manager who joined the company’s board only a week earlier, according to a report