Experts say Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as death toll reaches 600
He said US$1.4 billion ($2.7b) was needed in total for the disease and humanitarian response. “We need to…
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based,” warning that…
Search underway in Pakistan for Boeing cargo plane missing off Karachi
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Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial
Patients too often must spend hours in the waiting room because they are not critically ill. Others can…
Fifa World Cup: Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss Gianni Infantino for review of Balogun red card
Trump took aim at Raphael Claus, the Brazilian referee who made the call, describing him as “a little…
Re-embracing fossil fuel: AT getting 8 new diesels; EV Maritime lands big Perth contract – Tech Insider
“The five new vessels will be progressively delivered during the contract term from 2028, and ownership will be…
Big wildfires hit dry southern France, fanned by 30C heat and strong wind gusts
Conditions on the ground were difficult for firefighters, with no access routes in the hilly terrain. Water-dumping aircraft…
Six killed in shooting at German welfare centre for mothers and children
A seventh person was wounded and reported in a stable condition. The suspected gunman tried to flee in…
NZ NRL player Asu Kepaoa banned for homophobic slur
Homophobic slurs in the NRL are rare. The last player to be charged was the New Zealand Warriors’…
Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings
Airlines using the A380 include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Etihad Airways,…
Trump visits his new luxury Air Force One, a gift from the Qatari royal family
Trump has said that the gift was made to the nation, not to him personally, but he has…
Ebola outbreak in Congo yet to peak, could last a year, Red Cross says
Medical staff stand at the doffing and decontamination station at the Evangelical Medical Centre of Nyankunde after providing…