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Number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortages
13+ min ago (701+ words) World Health Organization says outbreak poses "very high" risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains low Congolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country. The…...
F1 2026: Canadian Grand Prix race updates " live
22+ min ago (482+ words) " Lap-by-lap news from Montreal race (9pm BST) " Send your thoughts to Alex by email here George Russell is trying out the intermediates as the drivers in the warm-up test the best tyres for the conditions. It's likely too dry for those…...
Nuno and Bowen refuse to commit futures to West Ham after relegation
23+ min ago (440+ words) Manager signed three-year deal in September "Today is not the day to think about that" Nuno Esp'rito Santo apologised for West Ham"s relegation from the Premier League and refused to say whether he intends to continue as manager next…...
Trump says he does not make bad deals, but even Republican hawks doubt that now
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (563+ words) The US has apparently had to agree to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets for a regime more hardline than before the war Middle East crisis: live updates On 24 May each year, Iranians celebrate a historic victory in the war with…...
Emma Raducanu slumps to straight-sets defeat in French Open first round
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (403+ words) World No 39 beaten 6-0, 7-6 (4) by Solana Sierra Briton Fran Jones wins at a grand slam for first time This point epitomised a miserable day on court for Emma Raducanu, whose last-ditch fight was not enough to turn the match around as…...
Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes | Youth unemployment
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (604+ words) Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending "25 keeping young people on…...
Riz Ahmed says UK spies tried to recruit him on three occasions
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (433+ words) Actor recounts three alleged approaches by intelligence services, including through senior BBC executive Riz Ahmed, the Oscar-winning actor, has claimed that Britain's intelligence services tried three times to recruit him, including one occasion involving a senior BBC executive. Ahmed, 43, said:…...
Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (531+ words) Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the…...
Can't imagine a cat not having this toy': Your indoor cat is bored. Here's how to fix it
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (1685+ words) From "cat crack" to cardboard boxes, these are the toys and tools that cat experts recommend to enrich the life of your favorite feline If you"ve ever watched your cat spend a day wreaking havoc in your home, you…...
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins spoils Guardiola's Manchester City leaving party
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (714+ words) Pep Guardiola! : the two magical words for all of a Manchester City stripe came from the Etihad Stadium announcer ahead of the great man's entrance in light-tan slacks and white T-shirt, a "P' for Pep emblazoned across the left breast…...