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Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak. The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far. France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port. The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting spinalto and sold it days later. BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
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With no vaccines ready, health officials race to trace cases in Africa Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say Suspects’ writings reveal influence of neo-Nazi ideology and incel rage, experts say Experts say Raúl Castro will be 'keeping his head down' as U.S. officials are mum on next steps May 20, 2026 • Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.Israel begins deporting hundreds of flotilla activists
She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. The win was not without cost for the Thunder, who lost guard Jalen Williams. What would it take for Congress to suspend the federal gas tax? Justice Department charges Raúl Castro for fatal 1996 plane shooting May 21, 2026 • The former prosecutor faces federal charges over allegations that she sent a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account. May 21, 2026 • The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private security screeners rather than federal workers. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there can be mental health benefits found in such everyday manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. Police chief praises ‘heroic actions’ of security guard who died in San Diego mosque shooting North London celebrates as Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years WHO says risk of Ebola spread is high at national levels in Congo and low at global level What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo as WHO raises concerns Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.Watch: This is how Cuba reacted to the US indictment of Raúl Castro
- The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington.
- May 20, 2026 • Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.
- But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there can be mental health benefits found in such everyday manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter.
- May 21, 2026 • Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
- A Senate subcommittee lawmakers on Wednesday questioned sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
- The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
- May 21, 2026 • Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them.
- Suspects’ writings reveal influence of neo-Nazi ideology and incel rage, experts say
- France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
- WHO says risk of Ebola spread is high at national levels in Congo and low at global level
- The win was not without cost for the Thunder, who lost guard Jalen Williams.