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Arsonist accused of using penis to set fire to mum’s home

A man’s gruesome self-mutilation act could lead to him spending more than a decade behind bars.

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Officials say an Ebola outbreak has infected 1759 people and resulted in 600 confirmed deaths.

Ebola death toll’s grim milestone as deadly outbreak spreads

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Villagers celebrate an Ebola survivor's recovery in the Congo, left, as nurses dress in PPE in Berlin's Department of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

‘Very bad’: Ebola outbreak hits Europe as African cases soar

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There have been at least 30 deaths at a displacement camp in north-eastern Congo.

Deadly virus spreads as symptomatic patients refuse testing

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Security incidents have complicated matters for Ebola medics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Armed attackers remove Ebola patients from DRC clinic

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Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.

Alleged Kirk killer’s admission to roommate heard in court

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Danish ‌Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Denmark will ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland.

Denmark vows to ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland

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Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez has asked King Charles to release Venezuelan gold frozen under UK sanctions.

Venezuela leader asks King Charles to release frozen gold

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Leandro Andrés Bertazzo was an experienced pilot.

Pilot’s final words before terrifying mid-flight act

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The defendant covering his face in Munich in February as he arrives for a trial against a network of men accused of using chat groups to share tips on how to drug and rape women.

Chinese men ‘shared rape clips, drugging tips on Telegram’

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A senior Taiwanese official released an image of the apparent flight path of the Chinese submarine launched ballistic missile, showing the warhead hitting waters near Tuvalu and Nauru.
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China’s spy ship operation before missile test exposed

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Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province is home to the stunning Masjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque.

‘Excessive’: Sharia court punishes Aceh’s TikTok kiss couple

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Social media images appear to show the aftermath of the truck crash into the group of Thai monks.

Eight dead after Boy, 11, crashes truck into Thai monks

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King Charles and Queen Camilla with ‘Polly’ a 32-year-old Galapagos tortoise.

King braves heat to visit penguins and feed tortoise at zoo

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Australian traveller Stephanie has spoken out after she allegedly escaped two abduction attempts during what was meant to be a dream trip through Italy.;

Aussie’s Europe nightmare after double abduction horror

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Danish ‌Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Denmark will ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland.

Denmark vows to ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland

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US President Donald Trump (R) meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for bilateral talks during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. L

Denmark issues Greenland vow as Trump revives NATO crisis

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran.

US forces strike 90 Iranian targets along Strait of Hormuz

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Donald Trump warned Iranian forces against attacking ships as the US military launched new strikes. (AP PHOTO)

US military launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran

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Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran after saying the ceasefire with the Middle East nation had ended.
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‘Hit them hard again’: Trump warns of further Iran strikes

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Oil prices have surged by at least 6 per cent following Donald Trump's comments on the end of the Iran ceasefire.

Oil surges 6 per cent after Trump says ceasefire is over

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The man faces up to 12 years in jail over the act.

Arsonist accused of using penis to set fire to mum’s home

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Three teenagers have been arrested after CCTV cameras captured the moment a lit firework was thrown through a window and into a baby nursery.

WATCH: Teens laugh as they throw explosive into baby’s room

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Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.

Alleged Kirk killer’s admission to roommate heard in court

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Lawyers for David Hearn say Reflecting Pool charges against him are part of a "concocted narrative".

Olympian lands in court after Trump’s vandalism claims

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King Charles and Queen Camilla with ‘Polly’ a 32-year-old Galapagos tortoise.

King braves heat to visit penguins and feed tortoise at zoo

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The family have u-turned after previously pulling the pin on a visit to the UK.

Surprise royal U-turn could see a family reunion

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Andy Burnham is on track to replace Keir Starmer and become prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Next PM of UK could be sworn in within weeks

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Reporter Katie Nicholl says she partied with Prince Harry years before he accused her of spying on him a court showdown.

Reporter accused of spying on Prince Harry hits back

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