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New York Times — World

Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident in Belfast

A man has been arrested in Belfast following a stabbing incident involving another man. The suspect is reported to be in his 30s and believed to be Somali.

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Al Jazeera English

Israel's Conflict with Lebanon Reaches 100 Days

Israel's military actions against Lebanon have continued for 100 days, marking a significant escalation in conflict. The situation has led to thousands of deaths during this period.

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Deutsche Welle

Ebola Concerns Raised Ahead of World Cup in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in over five decades. As the tournament nears, concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the region have been raised, alongside other issues like ticket prices and political factors.

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New York Times — World

Israel Issues Warnings of Potential Strikes in Southern Lebanon

Israel has warned of possible new military strikes in southern Lebanon, following a recent reduction in direct confrontations with Iran. The Israeli campaign against Hezbollah is seen as a key issue in U.S.-Iran peace discussions.

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Axios

White House Pressures Europe on Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration is pressuring European countries to tighten travel restrictions to prevent Ebola infections as the World Cup approaches. Officials argue that current measures are inadequate and warn that any outbreak in the U.S. would be blamed on Europe's response. European officials counter that screening and contact tracing are more effective than travel bans.

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New York Times — World

Lithuanian School Prepares for Potential Attacks Amid Drone Activity

Ligita Visockiene, principal of a primary school in Vilnius, Lithuania, highlighted the school's emergency preparedness in light of increasing drone activity. The school has plans in place for potential attacks, though Visockiene expressed surprise at the necessity of these plans.

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