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DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO

13 Sept 15:00 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the DR Congo Ebola outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern," a rare designation reserved for the gravest epidemics.
This critical decision was triggered by the first confirmed Ebola case in Goma, a major urban hub and regional 'gateway,' escalating the crisis beyond previously contained remote areas.
The outbreak, the second deadliest on record, faces significant challenges including chronic unrest, community distrust, and delayed international funding, prompting a new UN appeal for $700 million.
The emergency declaration aims to galvanize international attention and a 'change of gear' in the response, with WHO urging against border closures despite concerns over the virus's potential wider spread.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.