1 August 2026
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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Claims Over 1500 Lives

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in more than 1500 deaths and over 3400 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization declared a health emergency in mid-May, noting that this is one of the fastest growing outbreaks on record. Current data…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

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  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

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