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WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
May 31, 2026 - World 
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo
Collapse during illegal mining operation in China kills at least 5 people
May 31, 2026 - World 
A collapse during an illegal mining operation in China has killed five people and injured one other person
Scotland’s former leader rejects blame for estranged husband’s embezzlement of party funds
May 31, 2026 - World 
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, rejects any blame for her estranged husband’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds
Israeli troops capture strategic Beaufort Castle as they push deeper into Lebanon
May 31, 2026 - World 
Defence minister announces seizure of fortress as advance against Hezbollah moves beyond Litani RiverMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon in a significant advance against Hezbollah that took them beyond the Litani River – their deepest incursion into the country in more than 26 years.After days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages, the Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said the military had captured the fortress, also known as Qalaat al-Shaqif, which the Israel Defense Forces used as a base during their previous occupation of southern Lebanon between 1982 and 2000. Continue reading...
No Concerts, No Problem: Trump Plans 'Great American State Fair' For US' 250th Anniversary
May 31, 2026 - World 
Trump's social media post twice referenced him holding a rally "Wednesday," without a specific date.