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News imageA man in a white shirt holds a contactless infrared thermometer close to a woman's face. She's looking away from the camera and is wearing a blue headscarf and a blue, red and white dress with red beads

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

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News imageA nurse wearing protective medical clothing prepares a syringe during an Ebola trial vaccination campaign in Uganda

At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak

One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.

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US & Canada
News imageAn Iranian woman walks near a huge billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz and words reading in Persian 'Forever in Iran's hand' at Vanak square in Tehran, Iran, 06 May 2026.

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing.

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

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World

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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'It's felt like homework': Why Star Wars went so wrong

The Mandalorian & Grogu is released this week and is set for the lowest opening weekend of any Star Wars film ever. With the TV shows also struggling, here's why interest is waning.

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The benefits of five minutes of exercise per day

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health.


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Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told the BBC that it is time the party "gets back on the pitch after days of introspection and infighting".

News imageUS President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on 22 October 2025.

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Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

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Culture

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News imageThe world's 'coolest' pitching contest in frozen Baltic Sea

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Arts

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Earth

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