Ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hampering the Ebola outbreak response, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the east of the country was at the centre of a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict” with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response. In a statement posted on X, Tedros said the WHO “cannot build community trust or isolate the sick while bombs are falling”. He is due to arrive in DR Congo on Wednesday to spearhead scaling up efforts to contain the virus. There have been…
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Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since it launched its fullscale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the UK’s largest spy agency. The numbers were revealed by GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler in her inaugural public speech as she set out the threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them. The spy chief warned the UK is at a “moment of consequence” with Russia “relentlessly targeting” critical infrastructure across the country. She also blamed the Kremlin for a string of espionage plots on British soil and, more recently, waging an undeclared…
Former US President Joe Biden has sued the federal government to block the release of interviews with his memoir’s ghostwriter, which he has described as “private information” but could contain embarrassing details about his memory. Special Counsel Robert Hur obtained the recordings and transcripts while investigating Biden’s handling of classified documents. Hur found Biden improperly retained records, but he did not recommend charges. His report, released in 2024, also raised questions about Biden’s fitness for office. The justice department has accused the prior administration of trying to “hide audio recordings that clearly demonstrate a significant decline” in Biden’s mental state.…
Police in Spain have raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party and seized a number of documents as part of an investigation into alleged corruption. The inquiry comes amid a series of scandals that have hit the party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The head of Spain’s opposition conservative People’s Party (PP) said the government “stinks” of corruption and he has renewed his call for early elections. Last week Socialist former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was placed under investigation over alleged influence-peddling. A number of figures, including Sánchez’s wife and brother, also face charges. All deny…
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was removed from her role last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Her diagnosis came shortly after President Donald Trump ousted her from the post of America’s top law enforcement officer,according to the BBC’s US partner CBS News. Bondi, 60, told CBS she is undergoing treatment, which included surgery a few weeks ago. She is continuing to work despite the diagnosis, and will be joining the White House’s new advisory council on AI, the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Podcast host and former White House adviser Katie Miller posted…
AI-generated brief recordings are quickly changing advanced substance creation. Social media makers, marketers, and AI devotees presently depend on instruments like the PixaryAI uncensored AI video generator to make cinematic clips without conventional altering programs. As AI workflows proceed advancing, makers progressively compare text-start and image-start strategies to decide which approach conveys speedier and higher-quality results. The ubiquity of FlowChatAI-style computerization stages has moreover affected this slant. Numerous makers who already centered on robotized composed substances are presently extending into AI-generated video generation. Since speed and consistency matter in short-form substance, choosing the right beginning point has gotten to be…
Entertainment, travel, and wellness are increasingly connected through digital tools. People no longer plan trips only around location, price, or accommodation. They also consider how a journey will fit their interests, routines, and well-being goals. A traveller may compare hotels with wellness facilities, save local cultural activities, download entertainment for the journey, and continue an online fitness or meditation routine after returning home. This shift reflects a more experience-focused way of travelling. A worthwhile trip may include rest, discovery, movement, digital entertainment, and practical convenience. Online platforms make it easier to combine these elements before, during, and after a trip.…
The Government of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding national and global health security amid ongoing international discussions on strengthening preparedness and response mechanisms for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health threats. In a statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya welcomes partnerships that enhance global health security and support coordinated, science-based action in protecting lives. Duale noted that Kenya’s role in regional and global health security has been built through years of investment in health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, workforce development and emergency preparedness. He said Kenyan health professionals have previously supported responses to…
The Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja on Wednesday May 27, 2026, attended Rwanda National Police (RNP) Day in Kigali. This followed an invitation from the Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, Felix Namuhoranye, and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda. Rwanda National Police Day commemorates 25 years of the existence of the law enforcement body. The RNP was conceptualised in the year 2000 through the merging of three policing units — the National Gendarmerie, the Communal Police and the Judicial Police — into the current Rwanda National Police. The occasion featured displays of pomp…
Uganda Orders Immediate Border Closure On the morning of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Ugandan government announced the closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and any person returning from the DRC into Uganda shall undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days Effective: “With immediate effect” Reason given: A surge in Ebola cases in the DRC and the confirmed spread of the virus into Uganda. BREAKING: Uganda closes border with DRC with immediate effect over Ebola outbreak. “Any person returning from the DRC into Uganda shall undergo mandatory self isolation for 21 days” pic.twitter.com/pkgV9fuG6W — Larry…
A Chinese dissident who fled his country on a rubber boat has been detained in South Korea after spending hours at sea. Dong Guangping, a former police officer and human rights activist, was found in Korean waters on Monday night. South Korea’s coast guard told the BBC that Dong is under investigation for suspected immigration violations and his case will be referred to prosecutors. The 68-year-old had been jailed in China several times for his activism, such as taking part in events to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Dong had escaped China at least three times previously, but was sent…
Congress in Bolivia passed a bill which will make it easier for the president to declare a state of emergency and deploy soldiers to quell protests. The move comes after almost a month of road blocks and demonstrations by miners, farmers and indigenous groups, which are demanding President Rodrigo Paz resign. On Monday, Paz said that he favoured dialogue over “armed confrontation” but the centre-right leader is coming under increasing pressure to end the protests, which have led to widespread shortages of water, fuel and medicines in the affected areas. Paz has accused the left-wing former president, Evo Morales, of…
Nasa released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s space company Blue Origin is one of several companies picked to build the machines. The US wants to land Americans back on the Moon before President Donald Trump leaves office in 2028. But Nasa is competing with China to returns humans to the lunar surface, meaning the space agency is under pressure to appear to be winning the new space race. China is forging ahead with its own plans…
The UK record for the hottest May day has been broken for a second day in a row, as parts of London surpassed 35C on Tuesday. Kew Gardens in south-west London recorded a provisional temperature of 35.1C, beating Monday’s 34.8C record-high in the same place. Wales also broke May records for the second consecutive day, as provisional temperatures reached 32.3C at Cardiff’s Bute Park, surpassing Monday’s 32.2C at Hawarden Airport in Flintshire. The soaring temperatures led to delays to train services due to speed restrictions put in place because of the heat. Before Monday and Tuesday’s record-breaking highs, May’s warmest…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has started a legal challenge against a report commissioned by parliament that has paved the way for MPs to once again consider impeachment proceedings against him. In 2022, an independent panel said Ramaphosa might have committed serious misconduct relating to the theft of large sums of cash hidden in a sofa at his private farm. The president denied any wrongdoing. Earlier this month a Constitutional Court rulingsaid parliament had acted unconstitutionally when four years ago it voted against establishing an impeachment inquiry following the report. At that time Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC) party had…