Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.
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Cuba’s power to be restored by Monday as Hurricane Oscar nears
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.
Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization says the disease “that plagued pharaohs” now belongs to Egypt’s history.
Alec Baldwin returns to SNL for the first time since Rust trial
The actor opened the show in a sketch parodying Kamala Harris’ interview on Fox News.
Brazil’s president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home
The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.
Musk to give away $1m per day to Pennsylvania voters
The winner will be chosen from those who sign a petition by the tech billionaire’s Trump-supporting campaign group.
‘There is no life left there’: The suburbs bearing the brunt of Israel’s strikes on Beirut
Families have been left in despair after parts of Dahieh, a densely packed residential area, were reduced to rubble
Blasts heard in Lebanon as Israel vows to hit Hezbollah’s financial sites
Israel earlier warned residents of 24 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.
Moldovans voting ‘no’ against pro-EU constitution change – early results
Sunday’s vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.
At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns ‘nowhere is safe’
Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier – lower – figures from Hamas were “exaggerated”.