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The big takeaway
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has become the second-largest outbreak in recorded history, with more than 4,300 deaths and over 9,000 cases across the region, and Kenya has reported its first cluster of cases.
Conflict & Security
Drone Strike Kills 80 Near Sudan Market
A drone struck a transport hub in al-Dibab, West Kordofan state, on Sunday evening, killing 80 people, mostly commuters catching rides home. Witnesses described it as one of the deadliest single attacks of the war in Sudan.
Houthi Missile Strike Hits Yemeni Recruit Camp
Three missiles struck a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province in Yemen that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits. Local authorities say 50 security recruits were killed.
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes
Ukraine carried out massive drone strikes on Russia, which launched deadly attacks on its smaller neighbor over the weekend. The exchange comes as relations between the Trump administration and Zelenskyy have soured.
Ukraine Uses F-16s Against Jet-Powered Drones
Ukraine is using F-16 fighter jets to shoot down Russia's jet-powered drones, a key tool against Moscow's latest weapon of choice. Officials note that deploying the multimillion-dollar planes for this purpose is an imperfect fix.
Ukrainian Adviser Warns of Lapses in Intelligence Sharing
Zelensky adviser Serhii Beskrestnov told the BBC that Ukrainians are dying because the US is restricting intelligence sharing. He said there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks.
Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Ruled Sabotage
Officials say a fire at a Starlink center in Lithuania was sabotage. It did not seriously damage the network, but it followed similar incidents involving the satellite provider in Bulgaria and Poland. Starlink is a key defense tool for Ukraine's armed forces.
Europe Unrest
France Admits Failures as Riots Spread
Protests that began with school unrest evolved into national demonstrations that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended police efforts and pledged to restore order, while government ministers acknowledged failures. President Macron condemned the violent protests.
Italy Sees Parallel Protests North and South
In northern Italy, protests by young people ended in riots. In the south, farmers and truckers angered by high gas prices stopped commercial traffic.
Migrant Boat Incidents Kill 12 Off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant. Separately, Greece was hit by deadly floods, with one person killed.
Global Health
Ebola Outbreak Becomes Second-Largest on Record
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has killed more than 4,300 people and sickened more than 9,000 in the region, making it the second-largest outbreak in history. Kenya has recorded its first-ever cluster of cases, with an eighth person testing positive.
Justice & Crime
Kenyan Starvation Cult Leader Found Guilty
A Kenyan court found Paul Mackenzie and about 30 others guilty of murder over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. Prosecutors say his church set up a sect that ordered followers to starve themselves and their children.
Exiled Rwandan Critic Found Beheaded
Robert Kabera, a former army sergeant major who had sought asylum in Uganda, was found beheaded. He was a popular YouTuber and singer and a critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Australian Independent MP Hit by Car in Suspected Attack
An Australian federal independent lawmaker was critically injured when a car struck her on Monday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was no accident, and the driver was arrested.
Middle East
Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election
President Trump backed Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "Great Warrior," as Netanyahu faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. Analysts say the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel. Trump's endorsement follows his earlier reluctance to fully back the campaign.
Israelis and Jews in UAE Face Eroding Sense of Security
The United Arab Emirates' reputation as a haven was shaken by what authorities said was a plot last month to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israelis and Jews in the country now report a weakened sense of security.
HSBC Sharia Fund Held Shares in Israel-Linked Military Firms
HSBC bought $130 million in shares in firms tied to Israel's military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements for its Sharia fund.
Technology & Business
Disney Acquires Character.AI Without Its Lawsuits
Disney has bought Character.AI without taking on the company's legal liabilities. Character.AI faces claims that its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and to kill their parents.
Florida DMV Data Breach Affects Current and Former Residents
Florida has issued alerts after a statewide DMV data breach linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters. The breach affected both current and former residents.
Science & Environment
Spacecraft Set to Launch to Retrieve Martian Moon Dust
A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to bring 10 grams of dust from Mars's moon back to Earth.
Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Trudy weakened to a tropical storm after bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Mexico's Pacific coast. It is the 22nd and latest named system of an active Pacific season, in contrast to a quiet Atlantic season.
Chinese Rocket Debris Found in Minnesota Cornfield
Debris that fell in a Minnesota farmer's cornfield is believed to be from a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket that deorbited over the state, according to available evidence.
Worth quoting
"50 bodies who I helped bury, one of them my own brother Mohamed"
— Ahmed Wadi, witness
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Today's News Digest

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has become the second-largest outbreak in recorded history, with more than 4,300 deaths and over 9,000 cases across the region, and Kenya has reported its first cluster of cases.

Conflict & Security

Drone Strike Kills 80 Near Sudan Market

A drone struck a transport hub in al-Dibab, West Kordofan state, on Sunday evening, killing 80 people, mostly commuters catching rides home. Witnesses described it as one of the deadliest single attacks of the war in Sudan.

Houthi Missile Strike Hits Yemeni Recruit Camp

Three missiles struck a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province in Yemen that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits. Local authorities say 50 security recruits were killed.

Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes

Ukraine carried out massive drone strikes on Russia, which launched deadly attacks on its smaller neighbor over the weekend. The exchange comes as relations between the Trump administration and Zelenskyy have soured.

Ukraine Uses F-16s Against Jet-Powered Drones

Ukraine is using F-16 fighter jets to shoot down Russia's jet-powered drones, a key tool against Moscow's latest weapon of choice. Officials note that deploying the multimillion-dollar planes for this purpose is an imperfect fix.

Ukrainian Adviser Warns of Lapses in Intelligence Sharing

Zelensky adviser Serhii Beskrestnov told the BBC that Ukrainians are dying because the US is restricting intelligence sharing. He said there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks.

Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Ruled Sabotage

Officials say a fire at a Starlink center in Lithuania was sabotage. It did not seriously damage the network, but it followed similar incidents involving the satellite provider in Bulgaria and Poland. Starlink is a key defense tool for Ukraine's armed forces.

Europe Unrest

France Admits Failures as Riots Spread

Protests that began with school unrest evolved into national demonstrations that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended police efforts and pledged to restore order, while government ministers acknowledged failures. President Macron condemned the violent protests.

Italy Sees Parallel Protests North and South

In northern Italy, protests by young people ended in riots. In the south, farmers and truckers angered by high gas prices stopped commercial traffic.

Migrant Boat Incidents Kill 12 Off Greece

Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant. Separately, Greece was hit by deadly floods, with one person killed.

Global Health

Ebola Outbreak Becomes Second-Largest on Record

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has killed more than 4,300 people and sickened more than 9,000 in the region, making it the second-largest outbreak in history. Kenya has recorded its first-ever cluster of cases, with an eighth person testing positive.

Justice & Crime

Kenyan Starvation Cult Leader Found Guilty

A Kenyan court found Paul Mackenzie and about 30 others guilty of murder over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. Prosecutors say his church set up a sect that ordered followers to starve themselves and their children.

Exiled Rwandan Critic Found Beheaded

Robert Kabera, a former army sergeant major who had sought asylum in Uganda, was found beheaded. He was a popular YouTuber and singer and a critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Australian Independent MP Hit by Car in Suspected Attack

An Australian federal independent lawmaker was critically injured when a car struck her on Monday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was no accident, and the driver was arrested.

Middle East

Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election

President Trump backed Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "Great Warrior," as Netanyahu faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. Analysts say the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel. Trump's endorsement follows his earlier reluctance to fully back the campaign.

Israelis and Jews in UAE Face Eroding Sense of Security

The United Arab Emirates' reputation as a haven was shaken by what authorities said was a plot last month to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israelis and Jews in the country now report a weakened sense of security.

HSBC Sharia Fund Held Shares in Israel-Linked Military Firms

HSBC bought $130 million in shares in firms tied to Israel's military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements for its Sharia fund.

Technology & Business

Disney Acquires Character.AI Without Its Lawsuits

Disney has bought Character.AI without taking on the company's legal liabilities. Character.AI faces claims that its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and to kill their parents.

Florida DMV Data Breach Affects Current and Former Residents

Florida has issued alerts after a statewide DMV data breach linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters. The breach affected both current and former residents.

Science & Environment

Spacecraft Set to Launch to Retrieve Martian Moon Dust

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to bring 10 grams of dust from Mars's moon back to Earth.

Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast

Hurricane Trudy weakened to a tropical storm after bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Mexico's Pacific coast. It is the 22nd and latest named system of an active Pacific season, in contrast to a quiet Atlantic season.

Chinese Rocket Debris Found in Minnesota Cornfield

Debris that fell in a Minnesota farmer's cornfield is believed to be from a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket that deorbited over the state, according to available evidence.

Notable quotes

50 bodies who I helped bury, one of them my own brother Mohamed — Ahmed Wadi, witness

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