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Estimated DR Congo Ebola death toll rises sharply to at least 131

The estimated death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the virus spreads beyond the epidemic’s epicentre and across provincial borders.

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills on May 19-21

Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, as Kyiv intensifies its drone attacks against its much larger neighbor. 

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills on May 19-21

Arsenal close in on Premier League title with win over Burnley

Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz. The Gunners are now just one win away from the Premier League title.

Putin seeks to reinforce China ties after Trump-Xi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to project unwavering ties between the two powers just days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit sought to steady US-China relations.

Putin seeks to reinforce China ties after Trump visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to project unwavering ties between the two powers just days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit sought to steady US-China relations.

Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump.

Bolivia protests against President Paz widen with violent clashes, looting in La Paz

Violent protests demanding Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified in La Paz on Monday, with riot police clashing with demonstrators, government offices looted and mounting anger over a deepening economic crisis gripping the Andean nation.

Bolivia protests widen with violent clashes and looting in La Paz

Violent protests demanding Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified in La Paz on Monday, with riot police clashing with demonstrators, government offices looted and mounting anger over a deepening economic crisis gripping the Andean nation.

Middle East war live: Trump says 'very good chance' of reaching a deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear programme after he paused a planned military attack on Iran on Monday, while warning the US remained ready to launch a large-scale assault if talks fail. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ as US imposes new sanctions amid rising tensions

Cuba’s leadership warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country’s intelligence agency and senior officials. The escalation comes amid reports of heightened military tensions and claims of Cuban drone acquisitions from Russia and Iran.

US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency

The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services, as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency.

Three killed in attack at San Diego Islamic Centre in suspected hate crime

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday, killing three men before taking their own lives nearby, police said. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime, with officials saying a mosque security guard likely prevented further casualties.

Three killed in attack at San Diego Islamic centre in suspected hate crime

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday, killing three men before taking their own lives nearby, police said. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime, with officials saying a mosque security guard likely prevented further casualties.

Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions

Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes. President Miguel Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba's right to defend itself a day after US news site Axios reported that Havana had obtained over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and is mulling usi...

Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunman opened fire on Monday ​at ‌the Islamic Center of San Diego in California, killing three ⁠men outside the mosque, one of them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, ‌apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.

Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall

Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to its war with the United States and Israel. Tehran says the authority will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restrictions reshape global shipping.

Superstar Neymar returns in dramatic recall to Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

World Cup 2026: Brazilian star Neymar makes his big return to the Seleção

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

DRC Ebola outbreak 'way bigger than what we see now', virologist says

M​edical personnel were rushing on Monday to the frontlines of a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases also confirmed in Uganda. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Muhammad Munir, professor in virology at Lancaster University. He says that "the scale of the outbreak is way bigger than what we're having now and that is the reason the WHO decided on a ...

DRC Ebola outbreak 'way bigger that what we see now', virologist says

M​edical personnel were rushing on Monday to the frontlines of a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases also confirmed in Uganda. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Muhammad Munir, Professor in Virology at Lancaster University. He says that "the scale of the outbreak is way bigger than what we're having now and that is the reason the WHO decided on a ...

Nationwide protests erupt in Kenya over soaring fuel prices

In Kenya, deadly fuel price protests have left at least four people dead and hundreds arrested, as demonstrators blame the government’s handling of the fallout from Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In eastern DR Congo, a rare variant of the Ebola virus has claimed over 100 lives, with nearly 400 suspected cases prompting concern from neighbouring countries and a declaration of an internatio...

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lost his $160 billion dollar lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman in a federal court in California.  After 11 days of testimonies and arguments, a 9-member jury deliberated for less than two hours to reach a unanimous verdict, saying Musk filed the case too late, beyond the statute of limitations.  Also on the show, research finds US drivers have spent ove...

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal jury ruled Monday that Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a decisive victory to the ChatGPT startup and ending one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched courtroom battles. The swift decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand, with Musk arguing that OpenAI's pivot to a profit-driven business betrayed its origina...