DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
Outbreak to eclipse West Africa’s Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 if it continues at current pace, WHO chief says.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia’s government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
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Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens
Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.
Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines
Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world’s second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.
US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps
US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico
Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 US states.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
Eight countries denounce Israeli violations, attacks on healthcare in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza’s hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
