Local authorities said more than 220 people were killed in Monday’s drone strike on Amiet Market, raising an earlier count of 153 as recovery work continued. The strike ignited fuel stores in the market. Abyei officials blamed Sudan’s military, which had not publicly responded to the accusation, leaving responsibility unconfirmed.
Nigeria confirmed that a woman who recently arrived in Abuja from Uganda had Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. She received care at a private hospital before laboratory testing confirmed the infection. Authorities isolated the patient and began tracing contacts and monitoring health workers. No secondary infections were reported in the supplied information.
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Alberta voters decisively rejected starting the legal process that could have led to a binding referendum on leaving Canada. With more than 1.8 million votes counted and 81% of voting locations reporting, unofficial results showed about 75% favored remaining in Canada and 25% supported beginning the separation process.
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The United Kingdom is adding RAF Typhoon patrols over Saudi territory after escalating Houthi attacks. An A400M transport aircraft and British military advisers will also be deployed. The British government described the patrols as defensive counter-air missions and said its fighters would not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.
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NATO said it would send more maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea following deadly attacks on merchant ships. Forensic teams will also help investigate the incidents. The alliance did not attribute the recent attacks to any country.