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Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on Saturday (July 4, 2026) with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter sent to his home country as he visited Italy’s migrant frontline island of Lampedusa. Pope, who drew the ire of Donald Trump last year after calling the U.S.…
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What is the copyright dispute between Saregama and Ilaiyaraaja? | Explained
The court noted that “musical composition and cinematograph film are two separate and distinct works”. (Image used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) ruled in favour of music label Saregama India Ltd. in its copyright dispute with composer Ilaiyaraaja, restraining…
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WHO puts first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus in Emergency Use Listing: what it means
The story so far On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. Why is this significant? On May 17, 2026, soon after local…
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As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
“Pepper vines normally begin producing spikes after the summer showers, with spike development continuing into the onset of the monsoon before berries develop. This year, poor rainfall has disrupted the process.” A view from a plantation in Wayanad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rows of Robusta coffee plants, pepper vines winding around trees…
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Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for Ebola’s Bundibugyo strain, which has caused more than 1,400 cases in DRC, including 438 deaths. A file photograph of health workers attending to a patient | Photo Credit: AP Photo A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its…
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MIB steps up pressure on Telegram; seeks proactive action against piracy
Telegram has been accused in multiple court cases of delayed or little action in response to reports of piracy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) demanded on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that Telegram take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content on its platform,” a senior official said.…