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Ebola cases in the DRC have surpassed 2,000 with over 750 deaths, as health workers strike over safety conditions. U.S. Senate confirmation hearings intensify for Trump's nominees including Attorney General and intelligence picks. The U.S. has reimposed a blockade on Iran and launched fresh strikes after Tehran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran threatening to halt all Middle East energy exports. In sports, England and Argentina are set to clash in a World Cup semifinal, reviving their historic football rivalry.

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strikeThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 2,000 confirmed cases, with 754 deaths reported. More health workers have gone on strike, demanding better protective equipment and safety measures. The virus is spreading faster than authorities can track in eastern Congo, raising fears of further escalation. International health organizations are calling for urgent reinforcements to contain the outbreak.

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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths (AP News)
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike (Al Jazeera)
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700 (NPR)
Ebola cases in Congo surpass 2,000 as government reports 754 deaths (CBC)

Trump nominees face Senate confirmation hearings

Several of President Trump's key nominees are appearing before Senate panels this week. A prominent Republican senator is pressing the Attorney General pick on legal policy. The nominee for Director of the CIA is facing tough questions over intelligence priorities. Meanwhile, the CDC Director nominee is also scheduled to testify before the Senate.

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Key G.O.P. Senator Presses Trump’s Attorney General Pick (NYT)
Senators Grill Trump’s Pick for Top Intelligence Role (NYT)
Trump’s Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director to Appear Before Senate Panel (NYT)

Iran threatens energy exports as US reimposes blockade

Iran threatens energy exports as US reimposes blockadeThe United States has reimposed a blockade on Iran and stepped up military strikes following Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran has threatened to halt all Middle East energy exports, a move that could disrupt global oil supplies. The escalating confrontation has raised tensions across the region, with international powers urging restraint.

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US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports (AP News)
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes (BBC)
Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade (The Guardian)

England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal showdown

England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal showdownEngland and Argentina are set to face off in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, reigniting one of football's most storied international rivalries. Analysts are comparing the teams' road to the final, with both sides showing strong form throughout the tournament. The match is expected to draw massive global viewership and carries echoes of their famous 1986 and 1998 encounters.

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Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina (CNN)
FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina prediction, schedule, road to final (Al Jazeera)
Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal (NPR)

US-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

US-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff escalatesThe military confrontation between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified dramatically. The U.S. has launched daytime strikes on Iranian positions and reimposed a full blockade after Tehran's forces attacked commercial vessels in the strategic waterway. Iran has retaliated by targeting shipping across the Middle East, threatening to disrupt approximately 20% of the world's oil supply. Both sides are vying for control of the strait, one of the most critical chokepoints for global energy transit.

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US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait (AP News)
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
The U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies (NPR)
The U.S. is back to blockading Iran as the Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates (NPR)
U.S. launches daytime strikes on Iran to assert control of Strait of Hormuz (CBC)