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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

De Niros criticism of Trumps rhetoric shows genuine concern for democratic values, even if his approach feels performative. His point about loving country versus loving policies is worth considering - we can oppose harmful rhetoric while still honoring our democratic ideals and protecting vulnerable…

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night. Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, the president celebrated the forthcoming 250th anniversary …

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night. Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, the president celebrated the forthcoming 250th anniversary …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Baker (left) has played two white-ball matches for England and Cox (right) nine By Matthew Henry BBC Sport journalist at the Kia Oval Published 22 minutes ago Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts i…

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night. Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, the president celebrated the forthcoming 250th anniversary …

Weakening the targets ‘allows car manufacturers to decelerate development of EVs at a time when they should be doing exactly the opposite’, said the UK managing director of Polestar. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters View image in fullscreen Weakening the targets ‘allows car manufacturers to dece…

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night. Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, the president celebrated the forthcoming 250th anniversary …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, John Stones has won 89 caps for England Published 57 minutes ago John Stones' selection in England's World Cup squad raised some eyebrows - and the man himself may have been surprised had he been told at his lowest ebb that his country would still be needing…