Last Ebola patient discharged in DR Congo, WHO says | Ebola News

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Barring new cases, the patient’s recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the country’s 16th outbreak over.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been released from a treatment centre in Kasai province, according to the United Nations health agency.The patient is the 19th to recover out of 64 total cases recorded since the outbreak was declared in September, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of…

Four-minute heist at the Louvre: How priceless jewels were stolen in France | Arts and Culture News

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The Louvre Museum in the French capital has closed for “exceptional reasons” after a group of intruders successfully stole eight pieces of priceless jewellery in a quick-hit heist that has rocked the world’s most-visited museum.A manhunt for the thieves was under way in Paris on Sunday as police cordoned off the museum – famously home to Leonardo da Vinci’s painting Mona Lisa – with tape and as armed soldiers patrolled its iconic glass pyramid entrance.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listFrench government and museum officials said several intruders entered the…

Pub used for Harry Potter filming damaged by fire

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A pub that was closed for what is thought to be the production of the Harry Potter TV series has suffered damage after a fire.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received a report of a fire within a storeroom of the Cleave Inn in Lustleigh, in the early hours of Sunday morning.The pub was shut for filming on Wednesday and Thursday, a total of eight fire engines were sent to the scene, with an aerial ladder platform and water bowser also in attendance.In a post on social media, the pub said…

Exeter 38-0 Harlequins: Henry Slade stars as Chiefs crush Quins

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Exeter: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Varney; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scot, Jenkins (capt), Tuima, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau.Replacements: Yeandle, Burger, Tchubadze, Zambonin, Pearson, James, Chapman, Hammersley.Yellow card: Tchubadze (56).Harlequins: Green; Isgro, Northmore, Benson, Murley (capt); Smith, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Williams, Petti Pagadizabal, Lewies, Kenningham, Evans, Cunningham-South.Replacements: Turner, Wenger, Delgado, Treadwell, Browne, Carr, Townsend, Anderson.Yellow card: Murley (68), Browne (77).Referee: Karl Dickson. Source link

Topless runner takes part in topless swim in Devon

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Caroline RobinsonSouth WestBBCLouise Butcher took part in Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025A cancer survivor and campaigner has taken part in a charity swim. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, was among the swimmers at the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 which aimed to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. The swim at Ilfracombe raised more than £30,000 with 200 ladies "all proudly showing their breasts" including some who had mastectomy scars.Teams from North Devon District Hospital and Fern Centre cancer wellbeing team were also…

Kenya’s revered opposition leader Raila Odinga being laid to rest | Politics News

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Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareKenyans are saying a final farewell to esteemed opposition leader Raila Odinga, days after several people were killed when mourners gathered to pay their respects in the capital Nairobi.Odinga, a pro-democracy champion who also served as prime minister from 2008 to 2013, is being buried Sunday at his family’s homestead in western Kenya’s Bondo.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHe is to…

Cornish Pirates miss out on first win of season after 15-15 Doncaster draw

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Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle said he was proud of his side after their 15-15 draw with Doncaster.The Knights ensured a share of the spoils as Russell Bennett converted a 77th-minute penalty to prevent Pirates claiming their first Champ win of the season. An unconverted Iwan Price-Thomas try gave the hosts an early lead before former Pirates winger Matt McNab made it 7-5 to Doncaster soon after.Arthur Relton had a try disallowed for a forward pass before Pirates did score again as Dan Hiscocks made it 12-7 midway through the…

Parents urged to make sure children in Cornwall are vaccinated

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Parents are being encouraged to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations.Kernow Health CIC, responsible for delivering school-age immunisations for the NHS, has launched a campaign for half term that explains which immunisations are available to young people.The organisation offers the nasal flu vaccine, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for boys and girls, the tetanus/diphtheria/polio vaccine, meningitis ACWY and catch-up vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella.Michele Boyce, a clinical manager for the Cornwall and Devon School Age Immunisation Service, said: "It's never too late to have any…

Outdoor gym in Devon set to be upgraded and moved

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Work to replace and move an ageing outdoor gym in a Devon park is set to begin before the end of the year. Plans have been put forward to move the gym in Mill Marsh Park in Bovey Tracey, from its current location near the River Bovey to a new one close to the skate park. Bovey Tracey Town Council said it was investing £60,000 in the project which included a rubberised surface and new equipment.Mayor Sheila Brooke said she was "very proud" the town would continue to offer "such terrific…

Miles of new cabling installed in Saltash Tunnel

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The process to modernise the Saltash Tunnel has now reached the main phase of technology work.National Highways said the scheme will see 31 miles (49.8km) of new cabling installed within and around the 410-metre tunnel.There has already been installation of over 20 miles of cabling through the tunnel, installation of new internal tunnel gantries, the replacement of existing sensors to improve air quality monitoring and more.Julian Mitchell, National Highways tunnel manager, said: "This generational, £25m upgrade is a complex operation, overhauling outdated systems, and will deliver major safety, traffic flow and…

Idyllic views and a birthday

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Weather Watchers/SparkyPonies were captured grazing on a hill in PorlockThe county has presented itself in all its glory this week, with highlights including views of the sea and Glastonbury Tor.Meanwhile, Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis celebrated his 90th birthday.That and more can be found in this week's picture roundup.Weather Watchers/Philbert NutDog days: Pilton shone in a special light this week, with BBC Weather Watcher Philbert Nut capturing a beautiful view of Glastonbury Tor.ReutersHappy Birthday: The founder of Glastonbury Festival celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday. Michael Eavis hosted the first festival…

Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss frustrated after 1-0 loss at Chesham

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Torquay United manager Paul Wotton was disappointed with his side's attacking play in their 1-0 loss at Chesham United.The defeat - thanks to a 36th-minute goal from Nathan Minhas - was the Gulls' first loss in six games as they dropped to fourth place in National League South."Our decision-making in the final third, I thought, was really, really poor," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon."I don't think we started the game positively enough, I thought we played backwards and sideways too much."We spoke all week about not doing that, and that's not…