Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The current outbreak of Ebola in the DR Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the 2026 outbreak, «at…
Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term
Zambia goes to the polls on Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, although frustration over the cost of living may dent his support. Hichilema has led the southern African copper producer since…
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Nigeria has become a major hub for the illegal trade of vultures, conservationists say, partly because of its biodiversity and porous borders. «We are doing everything possible to make sure that the smuggling of items, including vultures, including…
White House press secretary and Trump adviser Karoline Leavitt to leave role
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, leaving the president without one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November’s midterm elections. Leavitt…
The town making missiles for Trump
The two big drags on the president’s popularity are the cost of living and the Iran War, with one bleeding into the other. The conflict has caused gas prices in the US to spike to above $4 a gallon, a painful hike to any US business that relies on…
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s mainland beaches
Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country’s mainland, to the north of the island, Oman’s Environment Authority said Wednesday. Crude…
Travis Kelce shares first comments about wedding to Taylor Swift – ‘Best night of my life’
American football player Travis Kelce has reflected on his wedding to Taylor Swift, telling US media that their New York nuptials were «the best night of my life». Kelce and Swift tied the knot on 3 July at New York’s Madison Square Garden in a…
Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa – Eye on Africa
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Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
A 32-year-old woman, who had been trapped under rubble for 36 hours following the 7.4-magnitude quake which shook western Colombia, has been rescued alive. Daniela Largo was pulled from beneath a collapsed building in the city of Pereira after a…
In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe
Home Europe The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos. Issued on: 12/08/2026 – 22:19Modified: 12/08/2026 – 22:36 2 min Reading time The Moon completely covers the…