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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

UN News · Official source · Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says

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