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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

WHO Uganda The The This is the 17th outbreak of the deadly viral disease in the country.It is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids and through broken skin, causing severe bleeding and organ failure.There is no proven cure for Ebola, with the average fatality rate is around 50%, according to the WHO.Africa CDC previously said it was concerned by the high risk of further spread due to the urban settings of Rwampara and Bunia, and mining activities in Mongwalu.The health agency’s executive director Dr Jean Kaseya added that “significant population movement” between the affected areas and neighbouring countries also meant regional co-ordination was essential.Around 15,000 people have died from the virus in African countries over the past 50 years.DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak was between 2018 and 2020, during which nearly 2,300 people died.Last year, 45 people died after an outbreak in a remote region.New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR CongoSix steps to stop Ebola from spreadingUgandaDemocratic Republic of CongoWorld Health Organization (WHO)AfricaEbola virus

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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Three people are killed in a large-scale Ukrainian attack on the Moscow Region, according to Russia29 minutes agoToby MannandJaroslav LukivVorobiev live / TelegramThre A man and woman were killed in Pogorelki. Sergei Sobyanin, the Moscow mayor, said that 12 people were injured when strikes on an oil refinery in the city occurred. In a Telegram post early on Sunday, Vorobiev said that “since 3 o’clock, air defence forces are repelling a large scale UAV [drone] assault on the capital region”. In Moscow, Mayor Sobyanin said that 12 people were injured when drones hit an entrance to the city’s oil refinery. The airport said that no one was injured. “The situation at the passenger terminals is calm.” “Our long-range sanctions also hit Russian oil facilities and ships,” Zelensky said, referring to Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia. He added that “most of the operations are still ongoing”. In recent months, “Our long-range sanctions also hit Russian oil facilities and ships,” Zelensky said, referring to Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia, adding that “most of the operations are still ongoing”.In recent months, Ukraine’s military has intensified its strikes on key energy facilities across Russia.Kyiv says they are legitimate targets as they allow Russia to continue its war effort.Dnipropetrovsk regional administration / TelegramAlso overnight, Russia carried out more than 30 drone and shelling attacks on four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, top local official Oleksandr Hanzha said.He said eight people were injured, and a number of houses were damaged or destroyed.Three people were injured in the regional capital of Dnipro, and a number of fires were reported in the city.On Saturday evening, a woman was injured in a Russian drone attack in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, local officials said.In its latest update, Ukraine’s air force said that Russia had launched 287 drones since late Saturday.It said that 279 drones were shot down or intercepted, but there were eight direct hits in seven locations.Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Moscow currently controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory.Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’Brutal raid on woman’s birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante groupEuropeRussiaKyivWar in UkraineDronesUkraineMoscow