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Congo Ebola outbreak cases are ‘top of the iceberg’, coalition says
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is far larger than official figures suggest, with health officials warning that confirmed cases represent only a fraction of actual infections. Containing the spread is further complicated by the challenge of developing a safe and effective vaccine within the ambitious three-month target. The situation signals a potentially severe public health crisis that could strain both local and international response efforts.
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Residents set fire to an Ebola centre in DR Congo as fear and anger grow over outbreak
Tensions between public health protocols and local burial customs erupted violently in eastern DR Congo, where residents torched an Ebola treatment centre after being prevented from retrieving a deceased community member's body. The incident in Rwampara highlights a critical obstacle facing health workers attempting to contain the outbreak: stringent disease-control measures that conflict with deeply held cultural traditions. The attack underscores how fear and mistrust can actively undermine containment efforts during an already difficult crisis.
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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
Ukraine has dramatically improved its air defense capabilities over four years of war, combining artificial intelligence with interceptor drones to neutralize Russian aerial attacks. The innovations represent a shift from purely reactive defense to a more sophisticated, technology-driven approach. What Ukraine is building amounts to a real-world laboratory for next-generation air warfare.
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
Gonorrhoea and syphilis infections have reached record highs across Europe, according to a new report from a regional health agency. The surge is being driven by persistent gaps in testing infrastructure and prevention efforts, leaving cases undetected and unchecked. Public health officials are warning that without urgent intervention, the trend is unlikely to reverse.
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How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
Trump's approval among the broader electorate has hit new lows, yet his stranglehold on MAGA loyalists keeps Republican lawmakers in line and reluctant to break ranks. That dynamic is driving a systematic purge of insufficiently loyal Republicans, with Trump backing primary challengers against those who cross him. The short-term discipline may come at a steep cost, as alienating moderate voters and sidelining experienced incumbents could weaken the GOP's position heading into November.
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