DR Congo health workers on Ebola front line threaten strike
Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned Tuesday the extent of the epidemic could be four times larger than reported.
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Oil extends gains after fresh US strikes
Oil prices surged on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran, fuelling fears over their already fragile truce and the risk of another spike in inflation.
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Turn off addictive features on social media for children, say EU lawmakers
There should be a "youth mode" for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demanded on Tuesday.
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EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.
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Bumrah returns for India as England bat in 1st ODI
Jasprit Bumrah was thrust straight back into the action after returning to the India side for the first one-day international against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday after home skipper Harry Brook won the toss and decided to bat.
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Fire ravages historic forest outside Paris
Hundreds of French firefighters aided by water bombers on Tuesday battled wildfires that have ravaged a hugely popular forest outside Paris as another scorching heatwave keeps the capital in its grip.
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US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade
The United States launched on Tuesday a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks on countries in the region.
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57 gored or bruised during Spain's San Fermin bull runs
Ten men suffered injuries Tuesday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain's famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 57 the total number of daredevils injured during this year's fiesta.
Read moreOil extends gains after fresh US strikes, stocks mostly rise
Oil prices jumped again on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.
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Wildfires advance in forest south of Paris
Wildfires raging in a forest south of Paris have devoured more land overnight, firefighters said on Tuesday, ahead of France's national day celebrations.
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