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  1. Israeli forces intercept vessels from flotilla trying to breach Gaza blockade

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    The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade.

  2. Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in the Netherlands

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    The MV Hondius has spent the past six days sailing from the Canary Islands, where the remaining passengers were escorted off the vessel by personnel in full-body protective gear and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine.

  3. 4 crew members ejected safely after 2 U.S. navy jets crash during air show

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    The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

  4. WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

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    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.

  5. Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4, wounding 12 others

    A large apartment block with pale colours is seen with damage to a few units.

    One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage.