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Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital
The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries.

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station

PSG's Kvaratskhelia named Champions League player of the season
Paris Saint-Germain's Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Champions League player of the season on Sunday by a UEFA panel of judges. Kvaratskhelia was a constant menace in PSG's defence of the title with ten goals and six assists from his 16 games.

Pro-Trump and leftist candidates head to presidential runoff in Colombia vote
Colombian right-wing pro6trump candidate Abelardo De La Espriella is set to compete in a runoff election for president against leftist Ivan Cepeda, results from an initial round of voting showed on Sunday, as Cepeda and his allies said they would wait for counts to be formally co
Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?
Red cards for covering mouths, corner kicks for time wasting and broadened use of VAR technology will be implemented.

Ruling party expected to triumph as Ethiopia votes
Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. France 24's Tom Canetti reports from Addis Ababa.

Israeli strike kills at least two at Gaza seaport café, medics say
An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 on Sunday at a Gaza café that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials said. There was no immediate Israeli comment. An October ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Tru

Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. But, says France 24’s Philip Turle, the castle’s capture is largely
Iran’s IRGC launches retaliatory strike after US attacks
Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country.
Funds for Trump's Board of Peace aren't in World Bank account. So where are they?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner about the funding of President Trump's Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's reconstruction.
After Russian missile strike, owners of Ukrainian coffee shop pledge to rebuild
After a large-scale Russian missile strike hit downtown Kyiv, the owners of a coffee shop that opened just hours earlier were already serving coffee again and planning to rebuild.
Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks
The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.
Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2
Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.
Washington proposes ‘roadmap’ for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official
Plan aims to create conducive environment for a gradual de-escalation and cessation of all hostilities, official says.
Iran war day 94: US strikes Iranian sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles
While a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, Israel has deepened its offensive into southern Lebanon.

'Animal medicine': Therapy donkeys help patients at French psychiatric hospital
Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. Experts and patients say caring for the animals, which are known for their calm and social nature, helps improve emotional regulation, com

Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win
A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Macron announces €93 billion in foreign investment at 'Choose France' summit
French President Emmanuel Macron said foreign companies have pledged a total of €93 billion worth of investments at the annual "Choose France" summit on Monday, particularly for AI and data projects. The conference could see announcements on rare earth investments in France.
Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff
Colombia’s election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda.

Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire
The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.

France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic
France and its partners intercepted a Russian oil tanker circumventing sanctions in the Atlantic over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron said in a social media post on Monday. The Tagor was detained Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other par

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town
A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.