Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam

The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

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Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

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Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.

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