Africa
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Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that a nurse has been killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo
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Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years
Algeria’s parliament has approved a resolution to send troops to Niger
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Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria contracted Ebola
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patient
Kenya’s Health Ministry has announced the country's second Ebola death
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Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda
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Will ‘off the charts’ El Niño bring snow to the UK this winter?
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service
Melinda French Gates and John Swinney were among those who paid tribute to the life of businessman Sir Ian Wood at a memorial service in Aberdeen on Friday.
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Gianni Infantino: Asian football chief gives Fifa president re-election lift
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
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King Charles urged ‘as human brother’ to support reparations talks at Caribbean summit
Caricom commission chair Hilary Beckles wants king to ensure Commonwealth becomes a ‘moral institution committed to human justice’
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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
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Harry Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in Rawalpindi run-fest
Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt.
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First Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airport
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the first Ebola patients confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria might have crossed paths at an airport in Uganda
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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What to know about Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to multiple African countries
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, which began in May, is spreading rapidly across Africa
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PHP security crisis — here's the full list of major websites affected so far, from Wikipedia to the Internet Archive
Major websites are going offline as they attempt to patch a huge PHP vulnerability. Here’s what we know.
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
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How this year’s ‘off the charts’ El Niño could affect UK weather this winter
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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Deadly Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
The virus had until now been considered non-transmissible to humans, the French government said
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Foreign citizen beaten to death during march in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
Police say a foreign citizen has been beaten to death by a group of around 50 people during a protest march in South Africa
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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Six European destinations included in ‘Best of the World’ selection
National Geographic has curated its list of 25 must-visit places for 2027, with six destinations in Europe making the cut, including the Tricity area in Poland and Vestland in Norway. #EuropeNews
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What is Shamonda virus? Symptoms and origin as first human case confirmed in France
The virus only appeared in Europe for the first time this summer, including on cattle farms
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EU prize awards probe into rights abuses at Italy’s migrant hub
An investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.
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Severely ill ICE detainees face imminent deportation to unknown African states, advocates say
Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail
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‘Off the charts’ El Niño increases UK cold snap risk and wetter winter
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican
Dr Sara Parvis has been appointed to serve on the Holy See's International Theological Commission during its new five-year term.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
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Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active
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Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent
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Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters
Libya has approved a contested 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey that sets out jurisdiction areas in the eastern Mediterranean
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Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed
A 65-year-old woman has died in a shark attack on South Africa's southeastern coast
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Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, Abuja
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Kenya confirms new Ebola case, bringing total infections to 9, health ministry says
Kenya’s Ebola outbreak has risen to nine confirmed cases
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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
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When do the clocks go back in 2026?
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.
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Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back
Aberfan’s grieving community takes on the government, demanding justice and the removal of the remaining tips after the disaster that killed 144 people.
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What to know about Kenya's starvation cult after its leader is convicted on 191 murder charges
A Kenyan pastor has been convicted on 191 murder charges after forcing his followers to starve their children and themselves to death
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A look at how Ethiopia’s wars, sea ambitions and Nile dam fuel fears of wider conflict
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is unfolding alongside a worsening confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, former allies whose relations have deteriorated
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Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders
A Kenyan doomsday cult leader has been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult
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Capsizings cause the deaths of 12 migrants off Greek islands
Greece's coast guard says that 12 people have died in two separate capsizings involving speedboats ferrying migrants off the islands of Lesbos and Samos close to the Turkish coast
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Millions of dollars are unaccounted for in Ebola response, officials say. This is what we know.
Africa’s top public health agency and Congolese officials said that over $700 million in Ebola aid is unaccounted for, and called on organizations to provide more information about their spending
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Infant among twelve migrants dead after boats capsize off Greek islands
The government vowed ‘zero tolerance’ towards migrant smugglers, whom it blamed for the deaths
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Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province
Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas.
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Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to another Congo province
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment
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Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
