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- Binance says it has replaced most of the $6.3bn stolen in a hack blamed on North Korea
- Bolivia declares emergency as drought hits tens of thousands of families
- Congo Ebola outbreak death toll passes 5,000
- Youth-led protests over living costs sweep across Europe
- Bulgarians vote in presidential runoff amid security and economic concerns
- UN calls for investigation into staff member’s death in Houthi custody
Sources
- The GuardianBinance says 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack covered as FBI says North Korea behind attack
- CBC NewsBinance says billions replaced from hack that FBI blames on North Korea
- RechercheA government report this week says drought affects 78,000 families in six of Bolivia’s nine departments and has led to the loss of more than 75,000 cattle.
- RechercheEl Niño is a natural climate cycle that recurs roughly every two to seven years; warming in the Pacific changes winds, pressure and rainfall patterns worldwide, with effects varying by location.
- RechercheThe article says the Bundibugyo virus has no known vaccine or treatment; health workers treat patients based on symptoms.
- BBC NewsShops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent - BBC News
- RechercheAs vice president, Yotova became acting president earlier in 2026 after Rumen Radev resigned to lead his party to victory in the general election.
- RechercheVolker Türk said seven other OHCHR personnel detained alongside el-Shami were still being held and appealed for their immediate and unconditional release.