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More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. Israeli Forces Continue Southern Lebanon Operations

   Israeli military forces remain active in southern Lebanon, with the latest reported incident leaving two people wounded. Regional diplomatic tensions persist, with Iran among the actors monitoring the situation. A separate but concurrent news thread involves Romania confirming a Russian-made Geran-2 drone struck a building on its territory, adding pressure to the broader European security picture.

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2. Ebola Clinics Burned as Outbreak Spreads in DRC

   Unknown actors have set fire to Ebola treatment facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an outbreak grows across the country and into Uganda. The Africa CDC reports 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths, with more than 1,100 suspected cases under investigation. The WHO has described mortality rates between 30 and 50 percent. Destruction of clinics removes care options for patients and puts healthcare workers at greater risk.

   "The outbreak carries an 'enormous' mortality rate, with between 30 and 50 percent of confirmed cases proving fatal."

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3. US and Iran nuclear talks remain stalled

   Negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme have reached an impasse, with Washington signalling it may return to a more confrontational posture if talks do not advance. President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi represent the two sides in discussions that have so far produced little visible progress. The standoff leaves the broader international community uncertain about the diplomatic path forward.

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4. US strikes Iranian radar sites; Kuwait reports missile attacks

   US military forces say they carried out strikes against Iranian radar installations as part of ongoing hostilities. Kuwait separately reported incoming missiles and drones reaching its territory, raising concerns about the conflict spreading beyond Iran's borders. The incidents mark a significant escalation in the region, with civilian populations in Kuwait now directly exposed to the fighting.

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5. Henry Borel Trial Hears Testimony on Cover-Up

   The 2026 trial of former Rio councillor Jairinho and Monique Medeiros, charged in the 2021 death of four-year-old Henry Borel, continued with testimony from the child's former nanny. She told the court that Monique instructed her to delete messages after Henry died. Jairinho's current wife also gave evidence, describing his infidelity during the relationship with Medeiros.

   "The nanny says she was told to delete the messages after Henry's death, and has promised to correct her account before the court."

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6. Colombia heads to runoff as Petro disputes first-round count

   Colombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected the initial vote count from the first round of the 2026 presidential election, alleging irregularities. The result points toward a runoff between a governing-left candidate and hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella. Petro's refusal to accept the preliminary tally introduces uncertainty into a transition process already watched closely by a polarised electorate.

   "Petro says he does not accept the initial count of the elections."

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7. Brazil's Correios posts loss amid US tariff pressure

   Brazil's state-owned postal service Correios recorded a loss in the first quarter of 2026, compounding pressure on the federal government as its owner. The result arrives as Brazilian businesses brace for new US tariffs expected to be announced this week. The combination of domestic financial strain and potential trade headwinds puts further stress on the government's management of the enterprise.

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8. Ukraine destroys two Russian Tu-142 aircraft overnight

   Ukrainian forces conducted a nighttime strike that destroyed two Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft, one of them a rare variant. The loss represents a meaningful reduction in Russia's long-range naval reconnaissance capability. Details on the strike method and location remain limited, but the aircraft are not easily replaced given their age and production history.

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9. Europe Heats Faster Than Global Average, Records Fall

   A major heatwave swept across Europe in May 2026, with satellite imagery from Sentinel-3 showing the scale of the event from orbit. Temperatures broke records in France, Portugal, Italy, and the United Kingdom, where deaths have been linked to the heat. Scientists describe the figures as outside normal expectations. Europe's geography and land-use patterns cause it to warm at roughly twice the global average rate.

   "The records are what scientists are calling unbelievable — and the heat has already been linked to deaths in the United Kingdom."

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10. France Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    French authorities seized a Russian-linked tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, part of the shadow fleet used to move sanctioned Russian oil. The Kremlin called the detention illegal. The vessel and its crew remain held while France asserts the action falls within its enforcement powers under existing sanctions regimes. The seizure marks one of the more direct physical interventions by a European state against Russia's sanctions-evasion shipping network.

    "The Kremlin called the action illegal as France held the vessel at sea."

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