The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the deadliest in national history with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, prompting urgent warnings from the UN and WHO as clinical trials for vaccines and treatments underway.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now its deadliest with at least 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, as the WHO warns it could surpass the 2014-16 west Africa epidemic.
The UK's 'one in, one out' deal with France has led to 94 minors being wrongly detained as adults out of 304 age-disputed cases over nine months, sparking concerns over child safeguarding and detention practices.
Lawyers for the 'Birmingham Four', convicted of a UK terror plot, seek case reopening citing new evidence from an undercover policing inquiry suggesting potential fabricated evidence by police.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has convened a special grand jury after being publicly rebuked by President Donald Trump for dropping a vandalism case against a former Olympic rower, raising concerns it could target Trump's political enemies.
The WHO warns that DR Congo's current Ebola outbreak could surpass the deadliest epidemic in history. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo species without approved treatments, health workers currently reach only 30% of cases amid regional instability.
More than 2,000 people have died in the DRC's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with 4,381 confirmed cases as responders battle armed conflict, poor roads, and strikes.
Hawaii Democrats decide between Rep. Ed Case (73), a moderate with federal funding experience, and Jarrett Keohokalole (43), a progressive state senator advocating for expanded healthcare and reduced Israel aid, in a primary that won't impact House control but reflects the party's internal ideological divide.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have passed 4,000, prompting health officials to scale up response efforts amid fears the virus may be mutating due to its unprecedented severity.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa as Congo's Ebola outbreak approaches 4,000 confirmed cases, facing challenges including rebel conflict, unpaid health worker wages, and failing contact tracing.
Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women's head coach by mutual consent after five years, partly due to disagreements over the club's transfer strategy focusing on youth development rather than competing with high-spending WSL rivals. He led the team to their first major trophy.
Robert Bush, former owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, admitted 67 offences including fraudulent trading and denying proper burials, affecting 300 victims. The case highlighted the unregulated funeral industry in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, prompting a promise from the prime minister to review laws.
Six new suspected H5N1 bird flu cases in south-west Victoria contribute to 20 nationwide, bringing Australia's total to 53 confirmed or presumed detections. While a silver gull tested positive in SA, authorities maintain a low risk to agriculture and human health, urging public reporting of sick wildlife.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle nearly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer, ending a decade-long legal battle.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at US factories after employees were fired over alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to some reinstatements and widespread reluctance to use the kiosks.
Inter Miami has signed midfielder Casemiro to a one-year contract, but Major League Soccer is investigating the club for potential tampering in acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy. The league will release settlement terms after the review is complete.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic disease causing “explosive diarrhea,” are rising in over 40 US states, with over 12,000 infections nationwide. Michigan is the hardest hit. Officials are still searching for the source, though iceberg lettuce from central Mexico was subject to a voluntary recall.
The Ebola death count in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has risen to 1,001, with 2,473 confirmed cases in DRC and 20 in Uganda. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, centered in DRC's Ituri province.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at Ford's US factories after employees were fired for alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to reinstatements for some.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak causing diarrhea has made American consumers wary of grocery-bought produce, leading to increased demand for locally-harvested goods in Missouri. Farmers like Dave Thies and Josh Smith report a surge in calls from customers seeking safe, local lettuce, despite federal assurances that the outbreak is under control.
A UK humanitarian worker, potentially exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is being monitored in isolation at a London hospital as a precaution, despite showing no symptoms. Health officials state the risk to the general public remains low.
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