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New Ebola cases trigger global health alert in Central Africa

May 18, 2026

Health experts are sounding alarms over fresh Ebola cases in two African nations, pushing the World Health Organization to raise an international alert. The outbreak centers on regions in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where suspected infections have raised concerns. In Congo’s Ituri p

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Tragic Truck Accident Leaves One Dead and Nine Missing in Guangxi

May 17, 2026

A pickup truck carrying 15 workers fell off a low‑water bridge into the river in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County, Guangxi province, on Saturday. The crash claimed one life and left nine people unaccounted for. The vehicle was on its way to a sweet potato farm when the bridge collapsed under heav

health

Ebola Outbreak Triggers Global Alert

May 17, 2026

The World Health Organization has declared a worldwide health emergency after the Ebola virus spread in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert follows reports that a province in northeastern Congo has seen many suspected deaths linked to the virus. Health officials con

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Rapid Ebola Alert: WHO Speaks Fast to Stop Spread

May 17, 2026

The World Health Organization has quickly declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, only two days after it was first confirmed. This swift action is unusual; since 2005 the WHO has raised this alarm

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Ebola Alert in Congo and Uganda Sparks Global Response

May 17, 2026

The World Health Organization has named the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency that matters worldwide. Around 80 people may have died, and nine cases were confirmed in laboratories. The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which does not h

environment

New Tools Fight Desert Spread in China’s Farmlands

May 17, 2026

China has started fresh projects to stop farmland from turning into desert, especially in the western province of Xinjiang. Scientists at the local ecology institute are trying new ways to hold back sand, reduce wind damage and tackle salty soils that threaten crops. These experiments are part of a

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Ebola Hits Congo’s Ituri Province: A Late‑Stage Warning

May 16, 2026

The African Union’s health agency announced that the Ebola virus has spread across Ituri, a province in eastern Congo. Ninety‑plus deaths have been reported, though only four were confirmed by lab tests. Of the 246 suspected cases, thirteen have now been verified as true infections. The outbreak

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Doctors in Armenia Learn About Blood Pressure

May 9, 2026

In many parts of the world, high blood pressure kills more people than any other disease. Yet in Armenia, not many studies show how doctors working in local clinics handle it. A recent survey looked at what these primary care physicians know, how they feel about treating hypertension, and the method

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Gold Mine Halted After Big Protest

May 5, 2026

The president of the Dominican Republic stopped work on a new gold and copper mine after many people marched to show their worries. The mining plan, called the Romero Project, is being built by a Canadian firm in San Juan province. Workers and locals were afraid that the mine could harm water suppli

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A Drone Lens on a Tragic Tale

May 2, 2026

The film shows the land that the Chuschagasta people call home in Tucumán Province. A camera on a drone moves slowly above the hills, revealing how big and beautiful the area is. It also shows a bird that bumps into the drone, reminding us of nature’s own presence. The story behind the pictur