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Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

The World Health Organisation is voicing deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, where authorities have recorded over two dozen more deaths.

WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

The United Nations health agency says 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

The Ebola outbreak in The Congo and Uganda is a ‌public health emergency of international concern and there are no approved treatments, the WHO has declared.

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New Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, 80 deaths

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, 80 deaths

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is convening an urgent meeting to reinforce preparedness following the latest outbreak of Ebola.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Three people have been taken for medical care from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak as the stranded vessel prepares to head to Spain.

Human-to-human hantavirus transfer suspected on cruise

Human-to-human hantavirus transfer suspected on cruise

A cruise ship is marooned in the Atlantic Ocean with seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases on board, but authorities say the risk to the public is low.

Another Australian record broken at World Relays

Another Australian record broken at World Relays

All six Australian relay teams have locked in their spots for the 2027 world athletics championships in Beijing.

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Record-breaking day for Aussies at World Relays

Record-breaking day for Aussies at World Relays

Record-breaking day for Aussies at World Relays

Record-breaking day for Aussies at World Relays

Three Australian records have been set on a spectacular opening day at the World Relays in Botswana.

Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up

Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up

Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up

Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up

Insurgents have established checkpoints across Mali's capital city of Bamako and is calling on people to rise up against the country's military-led government.

Mali's defence minister killed in major weekend assault

Mali's defence minister killed in major weekend assault

Mali's defence minister killed in major weekend assault

Mali's defence minister killed in major weekend assault

Mali's defence minister has been confirmed killed in an attack on his home during a wave of insurgent strikes across the nation.

Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks

Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks

Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks

Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks

Mali's army says several hundred assailants have been killed after militants launched co-ordinated attacks in the capital and other cities.

Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis

Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis

Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis

Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference has pledged billions of dollars of humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, promising the conflict has not been forgotten.

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

The Matildas have completed a victorious FIFA Series trip to Africa, beating Kenya 2-0 in a testing final, fired by Sam Kerr's 75th international goal.

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

The Matildas have quickly got back into their stride after their Asian Cup let-down, with coach Joe Montemurro sure they're helping grow soccer in Africa.

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WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

In a "major setback for global trade", t‌he World Trade Organization ‌has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.

FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

DeChambeau wins back-to-back after heavyweight LIV duel

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau has earned back-to-back LIV Golf wins with a tearful triumph in the inaugural South African event.

The eagles have landed as Bryson booms in Joburg

American powerhouse Bryson DeChambeau is one good round away from back-to-back LIV Golf wins as Cam Smith tried in vain to keep pace in Johannesburg.

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Aussie in the chase as South Africa gets Bryson-fever

American showman Bryson DeChambeau is wowing the crowds at the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa event, with Aussie Cam Smith battling among the support cast.

Cam Smith shines on emotional day for African golf

Cameron Smith was among the big names who ensured the first LIV Golf event played on African soil proved a big hit in Johannesburg.

At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border

Attacks on a town along Sudan’s border with Chad have killed at least 17 people and injured 123, MSF says.

Eleven dead, more than 20 injured in Sudan drone strike

A attack on the Adikong market near Sudan's eastern border in Chad is the second deadly drone strike there in less than a month.

Kenya says death toll from floods almost doubles to 42

Flash flooding has killed at least 42 people in Kenya's capital after wild weather swept away vehicles and disrupted flights at a major airport.

Flash floods in Kenyan capital kill 23, disrupt flights

Flash flooding has killed at least 23 people in Kenya's capital as wild weather swept away vehicles and disrupted flights at a major airport.

Landslide kills more than 200 people at Congo mine

A landslide triggered by heavy rain has killed more than 200 people at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, the nation's mines ministry says.

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