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Unpaid Staff Turn Congo Ebola Strike Into a Crisis
Unpaid Ebola workers in Ituri walked off the job, exposing a payroll failure that could weaken Congo's outbreak response.

Warm Rivers Force French Nuclear Power Plants to Flinch
Warm rivers are forcing EDF to curb French nuclear output, turning climate stress into a direct power-system risk.

Bangkok Bar Fire Turns Night Out Into 27-Death Trap
A Bangkok music bar became a death trap, killing 27 and raising urgent questions about exits, smoke, and nightlife safety enforcement.

EU Teen Social Media Limits May Force Apps to Prove Safety
Brussels may make social apps prove they're safe before teens can join, shifting the burden from parents to platforms.

China Green Great Wall Battles a Costly Desert Comeback
China’s Green Great Wall has slowed desert growth, but scientists warn it needs decades of water, labor and monitoring to hold.

Two Moves Strip a Calisthenics Upper Body Workout Bare
Dr Pak says chin-ups and dips can anchor a full upper-body plan, if your joints handle them and you progress with clean form.

Four Iranian Missiles Pull Jordan Into a Wider War
Jordan says it shot down four Iranian missiles over its airspace, a sharp sign the Iran conflict is spilling across the region.

Shattered Window Pulls Ryanair Passenger Toward Danger
A Ryanair flight returned to Greece after a passenger window dislodged, with local reports describing a terrifying midair rescue.

One Judge's Call Could Trigger Charlie Kirk Murder Trial
A Utah judge will decide whether prosecutors cleared probable cause to send Tyler Robinson to trial in Charlie Kirk's killing.

US Strikes Iran as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Oil
US strikes on Iran pushed the Strait of Hormuz crisis into markets, with Tehran calling diplomacy futile and shipping risk climbing.

Auction Clearance Rates in Australia Claw Back Above 50%
Clearances rose near 55%, but Australia’s housing signal remains shaky as border policy and Richard Scolyer tributes add pressure.

Qatar Father Emir Leaves a Tiny State Too Loud to Ignore
Sheikh Hamad made Qatar richer, louder and harder to ignore. His legacy now faces the test of surviving without its architect.