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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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…