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1. 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

2. Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing

   At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

3. Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

   The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

4. Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

   Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

5. Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies

   Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.

6. One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill

   Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

7. Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules

   The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

8. Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

   The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

9. Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary

   Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

10. South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

    Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.