UK will not have to pay Rwanda £100m over failed asylum scheme, court rules Rwanda had sued UK government over alleged breach of agreement, after scheme scrapped by Labour on first day in office The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
When Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress used ration coupons, Britain sent her a touching gift she could not keep Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, became a symbol of post-war Britain. Despite wartime rationing, the gown showcased national resilience and optimism. Crafted with pearls and silver thread, its floral motifs represented rebirth. This iconic dress highlighted British couture skills and set a precedent for royal bridal… The Times of India · Jun 1
UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money. Evening Standard · Jun 1
PM expected to secure big win in Ethiopia's election More than 50 million of Ethiopians are registered to vote in an election that's expected to consolidate Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's grip on power. AAP · Jun 1
Ethiopia election overshadowed by war, instability and muted opposition Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability, restricted voting and questions over whether the vote can challenge the status quo. Radio France Internationale · May 31
WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo The Independent UK · May 31
Kenya Tells Washington 'Absolutely Not' as Judge Freezes US Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base A Kenyan court has suspended a US plan to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans at a military base, citing constitutional concerns and public health risks, pending a full legal hearing. International Business Times UK · May 30
'For All Mankind' star Wrenn Schmidt on her character's journey from NASA's mission control to the slammer (interview) ‘She listens to Dolly Parton now. She’s exposed to all kinds of things being in jail, because she’s got nothing but time.’ Space · May 30
'We’re with you': WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens The WHO chief is urging greater international backing to combat a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the DRC, highlighting delays and community mistrust as major hurdles. He stressed the need for local cooperation and urged countries to reconsider travel bans. The outbreak has already reached Uganda, with thousands of cases… The Times of India · May 30
WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday to show his support to the residents of the capital of Ituri Province, the epicentre of a severe Ebola virus outbreak. There have been at least 1,077 suspected… France 24 · May 30
NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state police will create designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark that has been the site of violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days The Independent UK · May 29
ICE Facility Under Fire as Detainees Launch Mass Hunger Strike Over 'Inhumane Conditions' More than 300 detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark have launched a hunger strike, protesting poor conditions and delayed medical care International Business Times UK · May 29
Yemen edges closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, UN warns After more than a decade of war, millions in Yemen are struggling to survive as aid funding dries up, public services fail and rival powers compete for influence, in a country the United Nations says is "hanging by a thread". Radio France Internationale · May 29
Kenya high court suspends plan to open US Ebola quarantine centre A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the plan. Radio France Internationale · May 29
The Guardian - US · May 28 ‘We won’t stop until they’re free’: protesters outside a New Jersey ICE facility in their own words Organizers rally outside Delaney Hall, facing violent clashes with agents, as over 300 detainees are on hunger strike
The Independent UK · May 28 6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees are staging a hunger strike
International Business Times UK · May 28 Woman Says She Returned From Uganda as Ebola Measures Were Announced, But Faced No Checks at US Airport A US traveller reported no Ebola screening at Dulles Airport despite new restrictions, raising questions about the consistency of health protocols during outbreaks.
The Independent UK · May 28 Urgent aid rushed to Congo amid Ebola outbreak as health workers battle community distrust Aid supplies have been rushed to Congo to tackle the Ebola outbreak
The Independent UK · May 28 WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000 Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’
The Guardian - UK · May 28 ‘Among the things he feared most was death’: the doctors and nurses dying on the Ebola frontline Medics battling the incurable disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo working in ‘agonising’ conditions
The Guardian - US · May 27 US building Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans amid outbreak Some experts criticize White House approach and say not allowing Americans to return to US hurts treatment efforts
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation As government begins restoring connection, population voices dismay over food price increases and shortages
Bangkok Post · May 27 WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 WHO chief calls for DRC ceasefire to tackle Ebola outbreak Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’, as Uganda closes border with DRC
France 24 · May 27 DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.