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Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash

Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash

The two pilots died during an exercise that simulated engine failure.

Five dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

June 1 - Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and to two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Suspected World War II ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead

Brazil investigates two possible Ebola cases

The cases have sparked further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad.

Paris prepares hero's welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security

Thousands celebrated across France into the night but the parties were blighted by incidents of clashes with police, burglary, vandalism, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests, authorities said.

780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France

Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG’s triumph.

Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

A tank containing “white liquor” imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26.

France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave

France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May.

Children of Syrian dentist disappeared under Assad likely dead, says commission

The issue of missing people remains one of the most pressing in post-Assad Syria.

Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases test negative, steps up screening

May 30 - Zambia has investigated and cleared two suspected cases of Ebola as it steps up screening and surveillance for the deadly viral disease following an outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iran Guards kill two Kurds in hiding after protests: rights groups

The brothers were shot dead by Revolutionary Guards who surrounded their hideout early on May 28.

Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online to plead guilty to aiding suicide

TORONTO, May 29 - A Canadian man accused of selling a legal but potentially deadly chemical online to 14 people who took their own lives is expected to plead guilty on Friday to aiding their suicides, allowing him to avoid a murder trial.

Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online to plead guilty to aiding suicide

TORONTO, May 29 - A Canadian man accused of selling a legal but potentially deadly chemical online to 14 people who took their own lives is expected to plead guilty on Friday to aiding their suicides, allowing him to avoid a murder trial.

Kenya arrests eight students suspected of arson over deadly school fire

The fire in west-central Kenya broke out in the early hours of May 28 and also injured 79 students.

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid

BRUSSELS, May 28 - The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform momentum to get the remainder of EU funds from the post-pandemic recovery fund by the end-August deadline.

French power demand rises as deadly heatwave intensifies

Of the 51 heatwaves recorded in France since 1947, more than half were in the past 15 years.

13 dead after overloaded bus rear-ends truck in central China

The van, which had a maximum capacity of nine passengers but was carrying 16, hit the rear of the truck while on an expressway in Henan province in the early hours of Thursday (May 28).

Talk to Russia? Europe first seeks to agree on terms and envoy

The debate on re-engaging with Moscow has been getting louder as US efforts to end the war have hit a dead end.