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Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests – how did they begin? Two years since Gen Z protests rocked President Ruto's government, thousands gear up to take to the streets again.

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo The patient is in isolation, following strict biosafety protocols to prevent risk of spread in France.

How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during a heatwave Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).

Ukraine attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea trigger power cuts in Sevastopol The largest city on the Russia-controlled peninsula has been left without power after an attack on energy facilities.

Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention Global Sumud Flotilla group says six others remain in detention and are expected to be released within 24 hours.

Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely to be fully restored until Wednesday night.

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

Israeli soldiers ‘celebrate’ inside displaced Lebanese family’s home Israeli soldiers ‘celebrate’ inside displaced Lebanese family's home

France confirms first Ebola case More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.

World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the second round of group stage matches Here's a look at the viral moments, on-field controversies, the biggest players, best performances, goals and more.

South Africa’s crises will not be solved by blaming migrants The solution is real socio-economic change in the country, and the labour movement is best positioned to push for it.

Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system? The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.

North Korea commissions largest-ever warship North Korea commissions largest-ever warship

Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea

Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.

Blood ties and opportunity: Why more World Cup players than ever are not representing their birth nations Nearly a quarter of footballers at the 2026 tournament are not playing for their country of birth.

Ukraine’s recovery to be deliberated in Poland amid Kyiv-Warsaw spat Amid a brewing row that tests Poland's alliance with Ukraine, President Zelenskyy will skip a key conference.