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Ebola Crisis in Congo: Congo’s health authorities say the new Ebola outbreak in Ituri has hit at least 80 deaths, with locals in Bunia describing “constant burials” as teams push harder screening and contact tracing; officials first reported 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, and Uganda has confirmed a death tied to a case it says was imported from Congo. UK Politics: British Health Minister Wes Streeting resigned, saying he no longer trusts PM Keir Starmer’s leadership—an early sign of mounting pressure inside Labour. Cannes Culture: African-made films are missing from the Palme d’Or contenders list, though some are still in other Cannes sections, raising fresh questions about how the festival backs the Global South. Energy & Trade: Vietnam’s Nghi Son refinery received more than 950,000 barrels of Congo crude to keep fuel production steady. Sports & Entertainment: Eurovision’s grand final is set in Vienna amid protests over Israel’s participation, while pinball fans pack Edmonton for a major international tournament.

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