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Gaza health authorities report that the Palestinian death toll in the war between Israel and Hamas has now surpassed 74,000, a figure carried widely by news outlets across the United States. The milestone comes alongside a round-up of other developments from across the Middle East, including diplomatic and humanitarian efforts tied to the conflict. The continuing rise in casualties keeps international attention fixed on the war and stalled efforts toward a lasting ceasefire.

A German news report examines why Sudan's civil war shows no sign of ending, exploring the factors keeping the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces going. The report has drawn large audiences, reflecting growing international concern over the conflict, the humanitarian crisis it has caused, and the difficulty of reaching a lasting peace.

Palestinian health authorities report that the death toll in Gaza has risen above 74,000 since the war began, marking another grim milestone in the conflict. The figure covers those killed since fighting started in October 2023 and comes as international attention remains fixed on ceasefire efforts, humanitarian conditions, and ongoing casualties across the territory.

Heavy rain and storms on Sunday triggered deadly floods and landslides across India and Nepal. At least 56 people have died in India, including 15 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, while Nepal has reported 14 deaths and 11 people missing. Authorities are working to reach affected areas as monsoon-season devastation continues across the region.

Health authorities report that more than 8,000 confirmed Ebola cases have now been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a grim milestone in the ongoing outbreak. The tally underlines the scale of the epidemic and the continued pressure on medical teams working to contain the virus and treat patients in affected areas.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have passed 8,000, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Health authorities and international aid organisations are working to contain the virus, but the scale of infections continues to grow, drawing global concern over the response effort and the risk of wider regional spread.

Ukraine's capital has come under Russian attack for a third consecutive night, as the war reaches its 1,676th day. The repeated overnight strikes on Kyiv underline Russia's continued campaign of long-range bombardment against Ukrainian cities, keeping air defense units active and residents in shelters. The sustained pace of attacks is drawing attention to the strain on Ukraine's defenses and civilians.

Reports say around 8,000 people have been killed and thousands more are feared trapped under rubble in Gaza following intense attacks. Rescue teams are struggling to reach people buried under destroyed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The mounting death toll and the difficulty of rescue operations are drawing international concern and widespread discussion of the worsening situation.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, according to a report carried by Australian media. The figure marks a grim milestone in one of the country's prolonged efforts to contain the virus, which health authorities and aid organisations have been battling across affected regions amid ongoing challenges including insecurity and access to communities.

The World Health Organization says the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has now expanded to 63 health zones, a widening of the epidemic's geographic reach across the country. Health authorities are working to contain transmission as the outbreak continues to spread into new areas.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo report that the ongoing Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 cases and nearly 3,900 deaths. The figures underline the severity of one of the country's worst Ebola epidemics, as response teams continue efforts to trace contacts, treat patients and contain further spread.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to grow, with reported cases approaching 7,900 and deaths near 3,800, according to a report from CIDRAP, an infectious disease news outlet. The virus has now spread to two additional health zones, signaling that containment efforts have not yet stopped transmission. Readers following the story are seeing updates on the outbreak's expanding geographic reach and its heavy death toll.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, signalling a hardening of Tehran's stance toward the United States. The statement, reported by Al Jazeera, comes amid heightened regional tensions and suggests diplomatic channels between the two countries have reached a new low, raising concerns about the prospects for renewed nuclear or de-escalation talks.

A wave of Russian and Ukrainian strikes has left at least 10 people dead, while Donald Trump publicly urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 'settle' the war with Vladimir Putin. The comments add to mounting pressure from Washington on Kyiv to reach a negotiated end to the conflict, even as attacks continue on both sides.

Scientists describe a 'super El Niño' now bursting through global temperature records, with the climate phenomenon expected to keep intensifying in the months before it reaches its peak. The Guardian reports the strength of the event has stunned researchers, raising fresh concern about extreme weather, heatwaves and warming impacts worldwide as forecasters monitor its trajectory.

A girl left disabled by an Israeli strike is calling for wheelchairs to be allowed into Gaza. She is urging that mobility aids be permitted entry so that people injured during the conflict can regain independence and move around. Her appeal highlights the shortages of medical equipment and assistive devices facing disabled residents of the territory amid ongoing restrictions on aid.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report that Ebola infections in the current outbreak have surpassed 8,000 cases, a grim milestone in one of the worst epidemics of the disease on record. The outbreak has strained responders working across conflict-affected eastern provinces, where vaccination and contact-tracing efforts face insecurity and community mistrust.

Indonesian news agency Antara reports that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has reached 74,016 since the offensive began on 7 October 2023. The figures, cited from Gaza health authorities, are being widely shared as the conflict continues, with commentary describing the campaign as a genocide against Palestinians.

A super El Niño has pushed global temperatures past existing records months before the event is expected to reach its peak, the Guardian reports. Scientists warn the pattern is driving exceptional heat worldwide and could bring further record-breaking months as the phenomenon intensifies into 2027.

US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.

A measles outbreak has killed at least 1,096 people, with nine deaths reported in a single 24-hour period, according to the Dhaka Tribune. The continued daily fatalities point to a serious and ongoing public health crisis. Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, and outbreaks of this scale typically reflect gaps in immunisation coverage and strained health systems struggling to contain the spread.