Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building

We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warnsInfection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.1 hr agoAfrica

Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary electionsRussia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.49 mins agoEurope

Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings

Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker

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Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials sayIt is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.1 hr agoEurope

Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension

Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments

DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHO

Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue

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Oil prices, stocks surge as Hormuz closure drags on