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Ebola Cases in DR Congo Surpass 2,000; Death Toll Doubles in Two Weeks According to the DRC Ministry of Health and Communications on July 15 , the cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases reached 2,011 as of July 13. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:03 PM

Delivery Workers in Italy Go on Strike: "Why Should We Pay the Price for Climate Crisis?" Delivery workers in Italy have declared a strike, demanding guarantees for both their health and income during the heatwave. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Dream Run to the Finals: Spain Coach's Salary Sparks Debate on Cost-Effectiveness As Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup held early this morning, the salary of the Spanish national team head coach has become a hot topic. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:25 PM

World Heritage Committee Urges Japan to Fully Address History of Forced Labor at Sado Mine The UNESCO World Heritage Committee stated this in a draft decision circulated to member states today , following an evaluation of the State of Conservation report for the Sado Mine submitted by Japan. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:59 PM

China Builds Mockups of U.S. Bases and Aircraft Carriers for Taiwan Invasion Drills Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier It has been revealed that China is conducting military exercises in preparation for a potential Taiwan invasion and U.S. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:57 PM

Japan's 'Awakening': Betting on 2nm Chips After $7.2 Billion Loss 00:00 Intro 01:34 Is Rapidus Japan's Real Game Changer? 03:48 Will Rapidus Succeed? 04:52 Japanese Government's All-Out Support Through Legislative Reform 06:10 Securing Specialized Talent 07:24 Market Dominated by TSMC and Samsung: Can They Secure Customers? Reporting from Tokyo. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:52 PM

US Senate Pushes for Up to 100% Tariffs on Countries Buying Russian Oil, Including China President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham The U.S. Senate is pushing for a sanctions bill against Russia that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that import Russian energy. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:47 PM

Russian Airstrikes on Cities Lead to Highest Ukrainian Civilian Casualties Since Start of War Russian airstrikes on urban areas over the past month have resulted in the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine in more than four years, according to reports. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:46 PM

U.S. Immigration Agents Face Backlash After Fatal Shootings of Innocent Civilians The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been involved in two separate incidents within a single week in which agents mistakenly shot and killed innocent civilians who were not the targets of their operations. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:29 PM

Trump Changes Stance: "Investment Agreements Instead of 20% Toll" President Donald Trump, who had previously suggested imposing a 20% toll on the value of cargo for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, has changed his position in just one day. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:18 PM