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US health officials have confirmed an American citizen contracted Ebola while in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case is linked to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Former EU Brexit officials have stated that the UK will not receive a 'tailor-made' deal if it decides to rejoin the European Union. Britain's potential re-entry would likely be met with a mixed approach, combining a 'warm, welcoming stance' with…

Ebola has resurfaced in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking concern among residents of Ituri province. The outbreak, which was declared on February 7, has already claimed several lives. This is the second time in six years that the…

A recent study by the Brookings Institution estimates that over 145,000 children have been separated from their parents since the Trump administration's surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. This number is significantly higher than previously reported. The study…

The Makerfield byelection has significant implications for the Labour Party. Labour's candidate, Andy Burnham, is the former Mayor of Greater Manchester and a well-known figure. He is widely regarded as one of the party's most popular politicians. The Makerfield constituency…

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has faced scrutiny over his claim that he used his £200,000 fee from appearing on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! to help buy a £1.4m house. Company accounts for Thornbridge Investments, Farage's…

A jury has ruled in favor of Sam Altman and OpenAI, determining they did not breach contracts made with Elon Musk when founding the startup. Musk had claimed Altman and other founders violated their agreements by starting a rival to…

A recent court case in New York has shed light on Iran's use of technology to recruit "disposable" operatives for hire. These agents, often unaware of the true nature of their mission, are being used to further Iranian interests in…

Avanti West Coast will reduce its summer timetable, cutting one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes. The move is in response to a government request to trim services. Despite the reduction, the train operator says it will still…

Greenland's health minister has criticized the inclusion of a US doctor in a recent American delegation to the country. The minister described the doctor's presence as 'deeply problematic', suggesting that Greenlanders should not be treated as 'experimental subjects'. The visit…

David Blunkett, former home secretary, has proposed an alternative king's speech, outlining a potential programme for government. The speech includes policies on education, healthcare, and economic reform. Readers have responded with letters, both praising and critiquing the proposal. Some have…

The National Health Service (NHS) is being urged to update its website after the renaming of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic syndrome (PMOS). The charity backing the name change says the absence of the new term on the…

A South Carolina court has vacated the conviction of Alex Murdaugh, a former lawyer found guilty of murdering his wife and son. The ruling comes after allegations of misconduct by a court clerk. Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison…