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A rare strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly through Congo, and has made its way into Uganda. Now, the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Its putting neighbouring countries on edge, and the WHO says an international effort is necessary to fight against further spread of the virus.

Also: Ever since the US and Israel's war with Iran began nearly three months ago, the United Arab Emirates has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Iran. The UAE has mostly withheld a military response -- but it has retaliated in other ways, closing down institutions led by the Iranian diaspora within the country.

And: Something is brewing in this country. It seems a small, but growing number of Canadians are turning to witchcraft. From public rituals to a witch school, you'll hear why people are seeking out this form of spiritual practice.

Plus: Growing Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank, PCOS renamed to PMOS, and more

A Canadian that was aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship tests presumptive positive for hantavirus. B.C. health officials provide an update and the patient is now in hospital for what the Public Health Agency of Canada calls "assessment and care."

Also: A federal bill could give police and spies easier access to information during high stakes investigations. Bill C-22, also known as the lawful access bill, is facing a political storm. It's already attracted concern from Canadian privacy advocates. And now, US tech giants, too.

And: From odering take-out to finding a date, there truly is an app for everything now. Even proof of life. A morbid sounding app named "Are You Dead?" has gone viral in China. Its shining a spotlight on the issue of loneliness, in a country where a growing number of people are living by themselves.

Plus: Hunger Crisis in Nigeria, Falling crime in Venezuela's capital, Montreal Canadiens play Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres, and more.

A clear message from the Carney government today — it’s serious about a west coast pipeline. That move was welcomed in Alberta, but not so much by environmentalists. The Prime Minister and Alberta's Premier announced a firm timeline for a pipeline while agreeing on a key piece of the puzzle — industrial carbon pricing. But there's still a long road ahead, before any oil flows.

And: The World Health Organization is trying to contain a massive new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 65 people have already died. There are close to 250 suspected cases.

Also: It was part spectacle, part diss. Canadian rapper Drake has dropped three new albums at once. Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar is part of rap history, and Drake isn’t leaving it in the past. Toronto was turned into a release party last night, with thousands of people participating.

Plus: Supreme Court on intimate partner violence, U.S. officials talking to Cuba, Trump concludes China visit, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney explains how he plans to double Canada’s electricity capacity by 2050. One key player: natural gas. In order to use it to generate electricity, Ottawa needs to adjust the Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at cutting emissions in the sector.

And: Tickets? Who’s got tickets? Ontario is cracking down on ticket resale sites, saying they can only post tickets at their original face value. But the devil is in the details; the sites say it’s hard to know what those values are if tickets are purchased elsewhere.

Also: You’ve heard of the Pacific Ocean warming trend El Niño. This year, meteorologists have their eyes open for “Super El Niño”. We’ll have more on how it could affect the weather in Canada and around the world.

Plus: Trump in China, refugees left with no path to Canada, Cricket Canada under fire, and more.

CBC News has learned Ottawa and Alberta are close to a deal on industrial carbon pricing. Alberta's effective carbon price would increase to $130 a tonne by 2040. That doesn’t match the national carbon price that was meant to apply to all provinces and territories.

And: An Alberta judge rules the separation petition in Alberta should never have been issued.

Also: Ottawa pushes back on claims Canada is a significant source of fentanyl in the U.S. The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told senators yesterday the northern border is a concern for trafficking. But statistics suggest the movement of the illicit drug from Canada to the U.S. has slowed to a crawl.

Plus: A retired Mountie in B.C. found not guilty of foreign interference on behalf of China, the crew of the Artemis II mission visits Ottawa, and more.