Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost

World · en

Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost

UN News · Official source · Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

From the frontlines of the deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) shared details on Tuesday of a massive push for community engagement, a day after yet another ambulance attack.

Read original report Visit UN News

World · BBC News

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.Read original ↗

World · BBC News

French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe

The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.Read original ↗

World · BBC News

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.Read original ↗

World · Sixth Tone

China Tests Pausing Countdowns for Delivery Riders at Red Lights

Three delivery platforms announced they will stop factoring in time riders spend stopped at traffic lights into overall delivery time to decrease platform penalties.Read original ↗

World · Sky News

'A wake-up call': Ebola outbreak is now DR Congo's deadliest

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially become the deadliest in the country's history, data suggests.Read original ↗

World · The Kyiv Independent

⚡️ Chief economist at key Russian state development bank reportedly fired after warning of economic defeat to West.

"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.Read original ↗