At least 6 killed in shooting in Polish city of Krakow
A gunman who fired from a car killed at least six people, including a British tourist, in Krakow’s main market square. The suspect was wounded by police and taken to a hospital.
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Ebola: Why is there still no vaccine?
Ebola has been known about for decades, but there is still no vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus causing the current outbreak. New research raises hopes of protection against the various types of Ebola.
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Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government: Statement
The anti-Netanyahu alliance led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government, with tricky coalition talks expected.
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France sees new round of Yellow Vest, student protests
Although fewer protesters turned out in comparison with previous weeks, several cities saw clashes between police and demonstrators.
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Trump offers White House press secretary role to Dana White
US President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Armenia’s selective prosecution: A threat to EU relations?
While Brussels has refrained from harsh criticism, Armenian civil society has warned of selective justice against opposition figures. Could the EU’s pragmatic stance risk repeating past mistakes?
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More than 40,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Uruguay
Massive crowds have turned out for the pontiff as he celebrates the first Mass of his South America tour. A nighttime prayer vigil in Montevideo is expected to draw more than 60,000 young people.
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Journalism and AI: Who owns the news?
Publishers say AI chatbots are using their reporting to answer readers’ questions while sending back less traffic and less money. Should the companies that build these tools pay for the journalism they rely on?
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Son of Iran’s shah receives ‘Freedom Prize’ in Frankfurt
18,000 people gathered in Frankfurt to show support for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian monarch ousted in 1979. Factions in the opposition have accused him of not distancing himself from his father’s rule.
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After victory in the midterms, what next for US Democrats?
Donald Trump’s Republican party has lost its majority in both chambers of the US Congress. But the president still has a lot of power — and the Democrats have yet to agree on how best to use theirs.