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1. Iran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent breakthrough in war

   

   Iran and the United States played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war on Monday, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying there will either be a good agreement or Washington would deal with the country in "another way."

2. Pope Leo warns that AI challenges must be confronted with regulation, transparency in his 1st encyclical

   

   Pope Leo urged governments to slow down the development of AI systems in the first enyclical of his papacy, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritize conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.

3. Netanyahu's future uncertain as Israel starts to prepare for national election

   

   While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been focussed on “total victory” for Israel since the Hamas-led attack on the country on Oct. 7, 2023, his own victory in a coming national election is far from certain.

4. Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

   

   Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an outbreak of the infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. On Sunday, Congolese authorities said suspected cases have now passed 900 in the east of the country, mainly in Ituri province, where the ongoing outbreak is centred.

5. Details emerge about potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush

   

   The potential deal will include Iran's commitment that it won’t pursue a nuclear weapon, and Tehran agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to two regional officials.