Israeli soldiers evacuate Palestinians besieged by settlers
Summary
This episode covers Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in the West Bank, prompting military evacuations. Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed islands angers Japan, while Zambia holds presidential elections amid economic concerns. A UN-backed force deploys to Haiti to combat gangs, and Romania shuts its nuclear plant due to low Danube levels. The WHO warns of a worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and Cameroon faces Malawi in the Women’s Africa Cup final.
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Introduction and main headlines
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in West Bank
Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, angering Japan
Elections underway in Zambia amid economic concerns
UN-backed force deploys in Haiti to fight gangs
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Romania shuts down nuclear plant due to low Danube levels
Ebola outbreak in DRC on track to be worst ever
Vultures protected in Nigeria via traditional beliefs
Cameroon and Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup final
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