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1. More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak, government data shows. Over 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
Source: BBC World
2. Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Binance said it will cover 90% of losses from a $6.3 billion hack. The FBI said North Korea was responsible for the attack.
Source: BBC World
3. Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries seeking a global agreement to halt nature loss have reached a deal, but financing remains unresolved. The talks aimed to put the stalled framework back on track.
Source: BBC World
World news
1. Ambani-owned Reliance’s profit jumps 41% on refining, Jio strength - Reuters
Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, reported a 41% jump in profit, driven by strength in its refining and Jio businesses. The result was reported by Reuters.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Storm warnings for Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane as cold front ‘packs a punch’
Australia’s weather bureau has issued storm warnings for Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane as a severe cold front crosses the east and south-east. Hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding are forecast across Victoria, New South Wales and parts of Queensland into Sunday.
Source: The Guardian World
3. UK charity shop profits plummet amid shift in secondhand clothes market
Profits at leading UK charity shops have fallen sharply amid pressure from online secondhand platforms such as Vinted. Oxfam’s retail profit reportedly dropped 23%, and the British Heart Foundation called trading “exceptionally challenging,” raising concerns about a key fundraising model.
Source: The Guardian World
4. Man in Belfast charged with possessing explosives and firearms
A 35-year-old man in Belfast has been charged with explosives and firearms offences after police searched properties in the Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas. The charges include two counts of possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Source: The Guardian World