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EPAMedical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluidsThe latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically scaled back. At one point the authorities were talking of more than 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 suspected deaths. They are now reporting around 380 confirmed cases in DR Congo, including 60 deaths, plus another 15 confirmed cases and one death in neighbouring Uganda.However, the key difference is that the authorities are now talking about confirmed, rather than suspected, cases as…
ReutersAstronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were ordered to shelter in an attached spacecraft after the structure suddenly started leaking more air. Five of the seven crew were directed to go into the docked SpaceX shuttle Dragon “Freedom” on Friday afternoon and were braced for a potential evacuation.Meanwhile, two remaining personnel – a pair of Russian cosmonauts – attempted to repair a part of the Russian segment of the ISS, where the leaks had started increasing on Monday.The repairs were paused and the crew ordered back onto the ISS by Nasa on Friday afternoon.Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot…
Watch: A look back at Anthony Head’s careerBritish actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.Head found international fame as Rupert Giles in hit supernatural teen show Buffy in the late 1990s.He went on to have a recurring role in sketch show Little Britain as the prime minister, he played king Uther Pendragon in the BBC’s Merlin, and appeared as former football club owner Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.”He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by…
Alex MilsomAlex Milsom says there was a lack of communication about the schedule changesPrimavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a “dampener” on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona. Organisers announced the performances by Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal would not be going ahead shortly before they were expected to play on Thursday night due to “safety reasons” caused by “adverse weather”. Earlier in the day, Alex G and Mac DeMarco’s sets were also pulled because of the yellow weather warning, with the festival apologising for “any inconvenience”.Addressing…
Getty ImagesJames Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West WingUS actor James Handy, known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been stabbed to death at his home in Los Angeles, police have said.Handy, who was 81, was found unconscious in the front garden of his home in Tarzana, California, on Wednesday with several stab wounds to the chest.Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Officers responded to a report of “unknown trouble”…
Getty ImagesA girl’s body was found near Puycasquier following a massive searchThere is fury in France over the murder of an 11-year-old girl after it emerged the principal suspect had been identified several times in the past as a potential child molester.Lyhanna disappeared after school a week ago in the Gers area of south-west France. A body, presumed to be hers, was found on farmland near the town of Fleurance on Thursday.A 41-year-old man named as Jérome B has been in custody since Monday. He is the father of a friend of Lyhanna, and two witnesses said they saw the…
Residents can legally wager on their favorite teams, players and several other factors of the matches of the Fifa World Cup for the first time With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, UAE residents can now place wagers on their favorite teams legally from within the country. They can do so through Play 971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). Players can wager on the entire [FIFA] competition, alongside a broader range of local and international leagues and competitions available on the…
Experts say AI-powered tools now allow criminals to generate professional-looking websites, marketing materials, emails, and social media content As UAE residents are gearing up for the Fifa World Cup 2026 which will kick off on June 11, cybersecurity experts are warning fans to watch out for fake ticket websites, fraudulent travel packages and phishing scams designed to steal money and personal data. The warning comes as cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it has identified 336 domains impersonating official World Cup sources, while Dubai-based travel agency Travel Finder reported receiving dozens of inquiries from UAE football fans planning to attend matches.…
CPSOne of the girls was attacked in an underpass beside the River AvonThree boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks were spared custody by a judge because of detailed evidence about the precise nature of their offending, prospects for rehabilitation, and the profound intellectual limitations of two of the teenagers.The boys’ sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs) after being found guilty of 10 counts of rape between them for their parts in the Hampshire assaults in 2024 and 2025.The full transcript of the judge’s sentencing remarks have been made publicly…
Observator Antena1In a separate incident, Ukraine confirmed one of its naval drones exploded off Romania’s coast on FridayUkraine says it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.The Ukrainian drone forces commander said the vessels were involved in “stealing” Ukrainian grain, as well as transferring military cargo and fuel.The strikes come as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to speak at a major economic event in St Petersburg, and a day after Ukraine’s President Zelensky offered face-to-face talks with the Russian leader on ending the war.Meanwhile, Ukraine has confirmed one…