Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 500 people, the UN health agency's figures showed Monday. Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the heart of the outbreak, on Sunday issued a 24-hour notice threatening to strike if the government did not improve the»»»
Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
Waltham, United States: Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend. Mbappe's reaction came after Celeste Amari»»»
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
Arlington: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States -- the only one of the co-hosts remaining -- or Belgium on Friday in»»»
White House criticizes Smithsonian museum for ‘extreme political activism’ - UPI.com
People walk by a statue of George Washington by Horatio Greenough while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2025. The White House has released a report criticizing the museum for "extreme political activism." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- »»»
Dom Development hits sales record with almost 2,400 apartments sold
Dom Development, Poland’s largest residential developer, sold nearly 2,400 apartments in H1 2026, its best first-half result ever. Q2 was the eighth consecutive quarter in which sales exceeded 1,000 units. The company says it is on track to beat its 2025 record of 4,448 units sold, supported by sta»»»
Will America ban trans athletes in Democratic states?
Following a victory in the Supreme Court that allows states to ban trans athletes from competing against biological girls and women, conservative advocacy groups have warned Democratic states: “you’re next!” The right-wing campaign to stop transgender girls and women from competing against biologic»»»
Qatar condemns terrorist plots targeting Morocco's security and stability
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the terrorist plots that sought to undermine public order and expose the safety of individuals and property to serious danger in the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar's firm stance in rejecting violence and ter»»»
Lightning strike turns deadly on Florida beach at start of Independence Day weekend - UPI.com
A lightning strike turned deadly as the Independence Day weekend got underway in Southwest Florida. Crews were dispatched to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Friday, July 3, after reports of a lightning strike in the area. "Upon arrival, crews found one individual unresponsive, and three others who ha»»»
Australian man survives drowning by Kangaroo year after shark attack
A man in Australia was reportedly pinned underwater by a muscly kangaroo “who tried to drown him" during an unusual roadside encounter in flood-hit New South Wales. The man, identified by Australian broadcaster ABC as Don James, was walking along a flooded roadside near Port Macquarie when the kang»»»
Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota 200-mph gusts expected in Taiwan - UPI.com
Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to impact Taiwan after hitting Rota and Guam. Photo courtesy of NOAA After devastating the Northern Mariana Island of Rota and causing damage in Guam, Super Typhoon Bavi is setting its sights on Taiwan. "The storm is equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane (130 mph) on t»»»
Gaza Rights Center renews push for global action to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza
Gaza: The Gaza Rights Center has reissued exhortations to the international community to immediately spring into action to halt the crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Monday, the Center called for enforcing powerful measures to protect civilians, cease»»»
Paolini ends Eala’s dream run with fourth-round victory
LONDON: Italy’s Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala’s trailblazing Wimbledon run in the fourth round with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory on a baking hot Center Court on Monday. The 21-year-old left-hander Eala is the first player from the Philippines to go so far in a Grand Slam and she pushed the 2024 r»»»
Turkiye Energy Minister Says BOTAS, Bulgargaz to Review Gas Contract
Turkiye's BOTAS and Bulgaria's Bulgargaz will expand cooperation and review their current gas contract, Turkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Monday after meeting Minister of Energy Iva Petrova in Ankara. Turkiye's BOTAS and Bulgaria's Bulgargaz will expand coo»»»
Qatar, UAE discuss expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation
DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi on Monday to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. During the meeting, the two sides r»»»
What Israel’s UN sexual violence blacklist could mean for future accountability
LONDON: Israel’s row with the UN intensified this month after the world body formally added it to a list of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, a move that drew a blistering rebuke from its ambassador and renewed criticism of the UN’s handling of the Gaza war. At a June 19 General »»»
Egypt’s World Cup win energizing diaspora in US ahead of Argentina clash
CHICAGO: A wave of pride has spread through the Egyptian American community as a consequence of Egypt’s FIFA World Cup team making sports history by reaching the round of 16 for the first time, setting up a showdown with Argentina. Known as The Pharaohs, the Egyptian national team under coach Hossa»»»
Macron’s visit to Damascus offers hope for city’s residents
LONDON: The people of Damascus are hoping a visit to the city by French President Emmanuel Macron will help to boost ties between the Syrian Arab Republic and France. Macron’s visit is the first by a Western European head of state since the fall of Bashar Assad at the end of 2024. Faisal Azouz, a t»»»
Neymar’s unforgettable Brazil journey ends where it all began
DOHA: Neymar’s remarkable journey with Brazil came full circle yesterday as the Selecao’s all-time leading goalscorer announced his retirement from international football following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The emotional farewell unfolded at MetLife Sta»»»
Morocco announces it has thwarted terror plots aimed at public order
Rabat: The Moroccan authorities announced on Monday that they had foiled high-stake and advanced terrorist plots that were intended to compromise public order and the security of people and property. According to a statement from Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, security personn»»»
More than 10,000 people evacuated in France due to wildfire - UPI.com
Firefighters battle a wildfire in Oreokastro, near Thessaloniki, Greece, on Sunday. The wildfire set several businesses on fire and prompted evacuations in nearby settlements. Photo by Achilleas Chiras/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- Thousands of people are being evacuated Monday in southern France as a wildfi»»»
Illegal mining fuels new conflicts in Peru, threatens ancient dig site - UPI.com
A view of the Cantalloc aqueducts in Nazca, Peru. The dusty and desert land of Ica, on the southern coast of Peru, was the cradle of the Nazca culture, whose inhabitants came to build, more than a 1,000 years ago, miles of underground aqueducts, The site is now threatened by illegal mining. File Ph»»»
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
BUNIA: At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions. The outbreak has recorded 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, since it was declared on»»»
Israeli finance minister says ‘settlement revolution’ to reach Negev, Galilee
LONDON: Israel’s finance minister said on Monday that the Israeli government had begun a “settlement revolution” that would eventually extend to the Negev and Galilee. “I’ve got news for you: We’ve only just begun the revolution in settlement. We’ll get to the Negev and the Galilee too,” Bezalel Sm»»»
Bulgaria, Turkey Freeze Botas Gas Deal for 15 Months, Launch RenegotiationOpinions
The contract between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkey's Botas has been frozen for the next 15 months after the two companies signed a protocol introducing temporary changes to their agreement. During that period, Bulgaria will pay only for the transmission capacity it actual»»»
Bulgaria's PM proposes reviving Belene nuclear project with EU funds
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he had proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Bulgaria and Ukraine jointly build the long-delayed Belene nuclear power plant using European Union funding, instead of Kyiv purchasing Russian-built reactors originally intended for the proje»»»
Bulgarian PM Meets Turkish President in Ankara, Sides Agree to Suspend Bilateral Gas Supply Agreement
Prime Minister Rumen Radev arrived in Ankara on Monday for the NATO Summit, which will take place in the Turkish capital on July 7 and 8. During his first day in Ankara, Radev met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following the talks, Bulgaria's State-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Tur»»»
Ramallah Arts Festival returns for first time since Gaza war
RAMALLAH: Ramallah’s Contemporary Arts Festival, one of the largest in the occupied West Bank, began on Monday for the first time since the war in Gaza shut down most cultural activities there. Khaled Aliyan, the festival’s director, said that the festival had returned “after a forced-two-year susp»»»
UAE denounces Morocco terror plots linked to Daesh branch
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plots foiled in the Kingdom of Morocco. The plots sought to seriously undermine public order and the security of persons a»»»
German government approves 2027 budget, increases spending and borrowing
Berlin: The German cabinet approved the government's 2027 budget proposal today, which includes higher spending and increased new borrowing, amid a wave of sharp criticism. The draft budget allocates total expenditures of 555.5 billion Euros, up from 525.5 billion Euros in the current year's budget»»»
Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout
Havana: Cuba's state-run National Electric Union said Monday that the country's national power system suffered a total outage. The union wrote on X that the cause was under investigation and that it would continue to provide updates. Due to U.S. sanctions, Cuba has long struggled to import fuel and»»»
Venezuelans mobilise to deal with earthquakes' consequences: FRANCE 24 reports
As more than ten days have passed since Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes, the death toll remains uncertain, with an official balance of at least 3,342 people killed. On the northern coastal part of the country, the hardest-hit region, survivors and volunteers from across the country are tak»»»
Algeria's ruling FLN secures most seats in parliament with historically low turnout
Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections, the election board said Monday, securing 90 out of 407 in the July 2 vote. But the poll was marred by record-low turnout after the government barred more than a third of prospective candidates fr»»»
Rare blood donors get home service in Qassim
BURAIDAH: The central blood bank in Qassim, in cooperation with the Blood Banks Friends Charity, has launched a home blood donation service for people with rare blood types. The service enables donors with rare blood types to give blood from the comfort of their homes through qualified medical team»»»
Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered around the funeral procession carrying the coffins of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who were killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on Monday. Photo by Behnam To»»»
UAE warns of rising terror threats from AI and emerging technologies
New York: The UAE participated in United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, held from 29 June to 2 July 2026. The event convened under the theme “A Future Free from Terrorism: Consolidating the Global Commitment to Multi-Stakeholder Approaches to Counter Terrorism through Member States' Leadership and»»»
Bulgargaz, BOTAS Suspend Gas Supply Agreement for 15 Months After Radev - Erdogan Talks
Following talks between Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkiye's BOTAS signed a protocol suspending their gas supply agreement for 15 months. During this period, Bulgaria will pay only for »»»
10,600 voices unite against drugs in Sharjah
Sharjah: More than 10,600 visitors attended Sharjah Police’s anti-drug awareness platform at City Centre Al Zahia over four days, reflecting growing public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of prevention. Organised by the General Command of Sharjah Police under the slogan “P»»»
Jewellery worth 4.5 million euros stolen from France's Lalique Museum
PARIS: Twenty-seven pieces of jewellery worth more than 4.5 million euros (about 5.1 million U.S. dollars) were stolen from the Lalique Museum in northeastern France early Sunday, French media reported on Monday, citing local prosecutors. The burglary occurred at approximately 525 a.m. local time (»»»
From Kazan to Dubai: The SOS that saved a UAE athlete
Dubai: A UAE athlete suffering from acute appendicitis was saved during a training camp in Russia after an emergency call through the Dubai Police smart application triggered a rapid response involving Dubai Police, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy in Moscow. The incident too»»»
Microsoft announces Xbox layoffs, cutting several game studios - UPI.com
Microsoft announced Monday that it is laying off 20% of its Xbox workforce and is cutting ties with several game studios. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Microsoft announced Monday that it is laying off 20% of its Xbox workforce and is cutting ties with several game stu»»»
Venezuela's interim leader alleges destabilization amid quake crisis - UPI.com
Rescue workers from Argentina assess buildings affected by the double earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on Sunday, 11 days after the double earthquake struck the country. Proto by Ronald Pen/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez has alleged that opponents made attemp»»»
Disaster Risk Management Unit updates figures of Israeli war on Lebanon: 4305 martyrs, 12203 injuries and 36213 displaced to shelters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Disaster Risk Management Unit updates figures of Israeli war on Lebanon: 4305 martyrs, 12203 injuries and 36213 displaced to shelters 06-07»»»
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Damascus: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Damascus: reports 06-07-2026 19:34 PM Latest News Urgent News French President Emmanuel Macron »»»
Indian Consulate in Dubai stops walk-ins for passport, consular services
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has stopped walk-in entry for applicants seeking passport, visa, attestation and other consular services, the mission announced late evening on Monday. There will be no walk-in at the Consulate, but walk-in services on limited scale will be available »»»
Food Ingredients Europe 2026: Call for participation for Tunisian companies
Tunis, July 6, 2026 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) is organising the Tunisian participation at the Food Ingredients Europe (FI Europe 2026) trade fair, set for November 17-19, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.CEPEX called on Tunisian business...»»»
Travelling from the UAE to Mumbai tonight? Flights are facing delays as heavy rain batters the city
Dubai: Flights between the UAE and Mumbai are facing delays on Monday after torrential monsoon rains disrupted operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, prompting airlines to advise passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for ou»»»
Six Palestinians injured in settler attack on Hebron village
LONDON: Dozens of Israeli settlers reportedly attacked Palestinian homes and farmland in the occupied West Bank’s Hebron governorate on Monday, injuring six residents. Activist Osama Makhamra said around 30 armed settlers attacked homes in the village of Umm Al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, in the South »»»
Lebanese Christian villages reject Netanyahu’s annexation claim in plea for state’s return
BEIRUT: Christian leaders in southern Lebanon have firmly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that some border villages sought annexation by Israel, dismissing the remarks as an attempt to pressure the Lebanese authorities into disarming Hezbollah. Communities from about 13 C»»»
Gabrovo Mayor Requests Urgent Meeting with PM, Interior Minister over Public Safety
Gabrovo Mayor Tanya Hristova has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Rumen Radev, calling for urgent measures to ensure public order and security in the city, according to the mayor's official website. In the letter, Hristova says that Gabrovo Municipality is facing a serious challenge to the saf»»»
Trump opens market from Oval Office, promotes Dell stock before bump - UPI.com
1 of 6 | President Donald Trump rings the opening bell of the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the first day of trading for Trump Accounts in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Stock in Dell T»»»