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Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airportOne person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.Latest updates50 mins agoPutin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.50 mins ago51 mins agoSinger Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honourHe follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.51 mins ago2 hrs agoNorway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace saysMette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoNearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downOnly two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. 3 hrs ago3 hrs agoEverest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoFall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simpleThere are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoUkraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blastUkraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoUS Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agenciesThe package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.4 hrs ago...