DRC Ebola Outbreak May Have Started in January
The WHO chief says the Ebola outbreak in the DRC may have begun as early as January, giving the virus a big head start. Travel restrictions and community mistrust hinder the response.
The WHO chief says the Ebola outbreak in the DRC may have begun as early as January, giving the virus a big head start. Travel restrictions and community mistrust hinder the response.
Experts assess the risk of the Congo Ebola outbreak becoming a global pandemic, noting key differences from COVID-19 and low threat to Australia.
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Eight bottles of legendary Chateau d'Yquem wine, hidden under a Czech castle floor for decades, have been restored by the chateau. The 130-year-old sweet Sauternes survived WWII and communist rule.
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RecommendedThe sole airport in DR Congo's Ebola epicentre reopened as suspected cases declined. The outbreak has 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, with 15 cases in Uganda.
Two people died during protests in Kenya over a US-built Ebola quarantine centre. President Ruto defended the facility, while a court halted its opening.
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Media veteran Dawn Airey succeeds Nicholas Serota as Arts Council England chair, citing AI as a major challenge. She pledges transparency and fairer funding distribution.
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RecommendedHanoi's iconic pavement culture is under threat as authorities enforce fines on illegal vendors, aiming for cleanliness and order. Many vendors lose income, while some residents support the changes.
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, calling for more international support.
Finland is set to become the first country to permanently bury radioactive spent nuclear fuel underground, with the Onkalo repository expected to start operations by early 2027.
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Local responders in Sudan say the international community overlooks their crisis. Despite three years of war, genocide, and famine, funding and protection remain scarce, leaving volunteers exhausted and at risk.
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RecommendedThe latest Ebola outbreak, now the third-largest in history, has spread beyond Africa with suspected cases in Italy and Brazil. Health authorities race to contain the virus as new vaccines are fast-tracked.
Researchers have discovered three new species of cave crickets in Australia, highlighting the rich biodiversity of cave ecosystems and the importance of formal naming for conservation.
Rescue crews in Laos prepare to search for two missing miners in a flooded cave, as experts warn conditions have become even more dangerous after four survivors escaped.
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra is returning home from Australia after her mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health deteriorated due to chronic pulmonary fibrosis.
A review of 'The Guest', a documentary exposing the dangers refugees face on the Poland-Belarus border and the compassion of volunteers helping them.
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A project in Africa using reflective white paint on roofs reduces indoor temperatures by 3-4°C, improving sleep and health for vulnerable communities.
Abelardo de la Espriella's surprise first-round victory in Colombia's presidential election signals a shift away from traditional conservatives, with a runoff against leftist Iván Cepeda set for June 21.
A team of UN experts warns of surging Israeli settler terror in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, citing 13 Palestinian deaths and nearly 500 injured in five months amid settler brutality.
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RecommendedA journey into Spain's ancient caves with leading expert Diego Garate Maidagan reveals the techniques and mysteries of prehistoric art, from Altamira to Atxurra.
Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya reintroduces vice-president role, seen as paving way for son or stepson to succeed him, amid health concerns and political turmoil.
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