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60 Years Later, the Oldest Sci-Fi Show's First Hero Is Planning a Comeback

More than a half-century after being left behind, the original 'Doctor Who' companion is proposing a comeback.

Inverse

Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know

Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known.

The Conversation

‘Postapocalyptic’: UK volunteer surgeons reflect on time in Gaza

Health workers fear for safety and say level of casualties and conditions are ‘unlike anything’ they have seen before

The Guardian - UK

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Voices from Gaza on their year of hell: ‘The pain is indescribable’

Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna hear the story of an ambulance driver who has to dig through rubble for survivors – including his own family – and a doctor treating horrific injuries. Gaza journalist Nedal also recounts having to flee his home and other shelters five times, having seen a…

The Independent UK

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

The Conversation

DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak

The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo Launches Mpox Vaccination Drive, Hoping To Curb Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox epidemic, launched a vaccination campaign against the virus on Saturday in the eastern city of Goma, AFP journalists said.

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WHO chief criticises Israel's move to ban Guterres , urges reversal

Ghebreyesus' statement comes after Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz on Wednesday announced his country's decision to declare United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

Al Jazeera

WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses

The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.

Al Jazeera

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of the number of new variants we’ve seen. Some have had a bigger impact than others, but virologists have documented thousands.

The Conversation

Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese city as Beirut strikes continue

People of Nabatieh are told to leave, adding to mass displacement, and multiple airstrikes are heard in capital

The Guardian - UK

David Gilmour tells all, plus Slipknot and Joe Bonamassa's ode to Eric Clapton's Fender years – only in the new Guitar World

Also starring Mike Campbell, Madonna's metalhead guitarist, the man who built Prince's axes, Grace Bowers, Justin Hayward, Les Dudek, the Music Man Axis reviewed and more

Guitar World

Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases

Virus, which has similarities to Ebola, has killed at least twelve people during an outbreak in Rwanda

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Al Jazeera

Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam

Tigers at resort in Dong Nai province died after being fed sick chicken, additional deaths reported in other locations.

Louder

“Saluting 60 years of rock rebellion.” The Who’s 60th anniversary to be celebrated by special Royal Mail stamps set

The Royal Mail is issuing 12 special stamps in honour of The Who’s formation in 1964

Salon

Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda

Most infected are health care workers treating patients in the capital, but officials fear more cases will emerge

International Business Times

Why Are Thailand's Roads So Deadly?

A horrifying fire on a Thai school bus this week that killed at least 23 people, most of them children, underscores how the kingdom's roads are some of the deadliest in the world.

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“Disgusting”: Netizens Outraged After Rob Schneider Implies Dikembe Mutombo Passed Due To Vaccine

Rob Schneider is slammed online after implying Dikembe Mutombo died from the COVID vaccine. The post “Disgusting”: Netizens Outraged After Rob Schneider Implies Dikembe Mutombo Passed Due To Vaccine first appeared on Bored Panda.

Dynamite News

AIIMS: 1st time, WHO starts training for mass casualty management

The WHO Academy Mass Casualty Management (MCM) has started a Training of Trainers (TOT)? Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

Multiple Deaths In School Bus Fire In Thailand: PM

A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 children and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead.

Radio France Internationale

Eight dead in Rwanda as Marburg virus outbreak declared

Rwanda says at least eight people have died so far from the highly contagious, Ebola-like Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever that has no authorised vaccine or treatment.

The Independent UK

Travel warning as eight die from incurable Marburg virus

Eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus outbreak

Medical Daily

Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills 6 In Rwanda: What To Know About Contagious Hemorrhagic Fever

Currently, there is no available treatment or vaccine for Marburg disease. The expected fatality is around 88%.

The Conversation

Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.

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