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The true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be significantly higher than official figures suggest, aid agency Oxfam has warned, citing severe shortages of clean water, sanitation facilities, and disease surveillance in affected communities.
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In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in 12 years on Sunday.
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South Africa’s Western Cape is still taking stock after last month’s severe and fatal storms. 11 people were killed and tens of thousands of homes were damaged. The area is known for its wine cultivation and many of those displaced are farm workers whose accommodation on their employers’ land was completely wiped out. Mercia Andrews works with an outreach organisation that has been trying to support some of those displaced by the floods..
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In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.
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The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
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“Overcapacity” has become the buzzword in Washington and Brussels. American and European policymakers insist China churns out far more steel, electric vehicles and green technology than it can absorb, flooding the world with subsidised goods. Yet the economic data tells a different story: of double standards, protectionist impulses and a habit of moving the goalposts. Start with steel. Western officials point to China’s massive output as proof of distortion. But China official data puts the...
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As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team?
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China’s consumer spending contracted last month for the first time since the pandemic and investment deteriorated, exposing risks still facing the economy even as it benefits from booming exports and a deescalation in tensions around Iran. UBS Securities Chief China Economist Yu Song shares his analysis. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Roundup: One month into DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed more than 90 people and infected thousands since May, with the country's northeastern region bearing the brunt of the disease, local authorities have said.
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There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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A sample collected from a wet market in Hong Kong has tested positive for bird flu H9, days after a two-year-old boy who visited the venue contracted a mild strain of the infectious disease. But the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Monday that the risk of a serious bird flu outbreak was low. The boy, who lives in Sha Tin, became ill after visiting Wo Che Market in the district and was later confirmed to be infected with H9N2 avian influenza, the centre said. He was now in a stable...
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The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Uganda’s response to an Ebola outbreak that has spread from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while warning that continued vigilance and cross-border cooperation will be critical to stopping transmission.
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Global officials are calling on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics, according to a joint letter issued on Monday.
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In recent months hackers have attempted to extort money from porn stars with big followings, in some cases filling their feeds with pro-MAGA and crypto content.
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A US-Iran peace framework has sparked a sharp rally in Indian markets, sending crude oil prices lower, strengthening the rupee and prompting FII short covering. Analysts believe easing macroeconomic pressures could improve growth prospects, though caution persists over elevated valuations in mid- and small-cap stocks.
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Lobito Atlantic Railway received its first copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo since reopening a flood-damaged section of the corridor, restoring traffic on a key export route for central African minerals.
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By many historical accounts, the Ming dynasty’s doom was sealed when Li Zicheng, the leader of a peasant rebel army, invaded Beijing in 1644. Less than 24 hours after the rebel forces breached Beijing’s inner defences, Chongzhen, the Ming dynasty’s emperor, hanged himself on Jing Hill behind the Forbidden City. The moment marked the end of 276 years of Ming rule. The Ming dynasty’s eunuch dictatorship, factionalism among civil officials, devastating peasant uprisings and the rise of the Manchus...
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The Carolina Hurricanes win the NHL's Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years by beating the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.
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India's mutual fund sector is transforming. Technology and investor awareness of liquidity are key drivers. The pandemic highlighted the ease of mutual fund redemption over traditional assets. Younger investors are more engaged, seeking information rather than immediate selling during market volatility. Growth is accelerating beyond major cities, indicating a broadening participation. The industry anticipates substantial future expansion.
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Plus, end of an era for Asia’s slickest brokerage, the US stock supply drought is over, and some striking Kapoor in London
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Carolina claim title after 4-2 series win over Vegas Hurricanes’ last title came in 2006 The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night, using a suffocating defense in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0. The Hurricanes won three straight games of a thrilling final filled with momentum swings and spectacular offense. Brandon Bussi, who entrance late into Game 3 helped turn around the series for Carolina, recorded his first career playoff shutout as he stopped 22 shots. Jackson Blake had a goal and assist, and Taylor Hall scored just 3:47 into the game to set the tone. Nikolaj Ehlers added an empty-net goal. Continue reading...
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A recent powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines raised the seabed by as much as 2 meters, exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said Sunday.
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Many settled in Zimbabwe’s fertile Eastern Highlands after drought left their home areas unable to support farming.
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41-year-old claims his 106th grand prix victory ‘I’ve rebuilt my mind to get back to where I was’ Lewis Hamilton said he feared he had lost the ability to win in Formula One after ending a long wait for success with Ferrari in Spain on Sunday. The 41-year-old Briton, a seven-time world champion, charged to his 106th grand prix victory at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona with a flawless drive that capitalised on Ferrari’s pivotal three pit-stop strategy. Continue reading...
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President Trump turns 80 today, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as “The Claw,” as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts “Freedom 250”, a celebration featuring professional UFC cage fighting. The event combines three occasions: President Trump’s birthday, Flag Day, which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777, and the launch of celebrations leading up to the 250th anniversary of American independence. To discuss the significance of the event, France 24's Gavin Lee is joined by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, author of Trump’s Ten Commandments and Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies at the Yale School of Management. He has advised five U.S. presidents and has known President Trump for more than 25 years.
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A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said on Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also left at least 40 people missing, according to updated tolls from the disaster agency. Local residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as “coastal uplift” two days after the quake, which...
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Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong have launched a month-long fundraising campaign to support families affected by the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in their home country’s south, with organisers saying food, drinking water and medicine are among the most urgent needs. Representatives from the Abra Tingguian Ilocano Society were collecting donations at various locations, including outside City Hall in Central on Sunday, aiming to raise at least HK$20,000 (US$2,550) for affected...
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Brutally tough return to tournament awaits, but the stature of opposition feels less important than the fact of being here at all It was an arrival worth more than half a century of waiting. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) players strolled into the arrivals hall of George Bush airport on Thursday kitted out in tuxedo suits and leopard-print sashes, channelling La Sape vogue for snappy dress that swept Kinshasa in the 1970s. A throng of local volunteers cheered them through and, in a climate where little can be taken for granted, their welcome to Houston was a genuinely wholesome moment. The DRC’s squad looked appreciative although perhaps they were simply relieved to see new faces. The joy of a first World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire, has been complicated by the Ebola outbreak in their homeland and a 21-day isolation period imposed by the US authorities. The players and staff formed a bubble in Belgium, playing one friendly against Denmark and being forced to cancel a scheduled meeting with Chile in Cádiz. Continue reading...