WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand

The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.

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'I just broke down' - Hurricane Helene takes emotional toll on survivors

Entire communities in North Carolina are coming to terms with devastating losses after a historic, deadly storm.

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India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him.

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Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.

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Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm

A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.

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