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(Reuters) -Shares in companies making and developing products against mpox surged on Friday as the European Union's public health body raised its alert level for the virus spreading in Africa and beyond.

Mpox vaccine, drug developers rally as virus spreads outside Africa

(Reuters) -Far more diagnostic kits, treatments and vaccines need to be shipped to Africa to respond adequately to the outbreak of a new strain of the mpox virus there, an official of the Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network said on Friday.

IFRC says shortage of testing, vaccines hampers mpox response in Africa

Business Insider

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

Africa has declared a mpox a continent-wide emergency after seeing a 160 per cent increase in cases and deaths compared to 2023. And with cases surging again in Toronto, officials are urging at-risk residents to get vaccinated now.

Mpox cases surge in Toronto as Africa declares a health emergency

The Africa CDC or centres for Disease Control has declared its first ever public health emergency over the most recent mpox outbreak that began in DR Congo last September but has since spread to other countries. Over 38,000 cases and more than 1,400 deaths have been attributed to the virus on the continent since the start of 2022.

Africa's top health body sounds alarm over mpox outbreak

The Independent

The Courtauld Gallery was ‘not directly impacted’ by the fire which damaged the roof of the London arts venue.

Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire

The Hill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert in response to an ongoing mpox outbreak in Central African involving a strain of the virus that causes more severe infections. The CDC said Wednesday it was issuing a health alert to provide “additional information” about the...

CDC warns of more severe mpox strain spreading in Central Africa

The mission aims to investigate whether Jupiter’s three moons – Callisto, Europa and Ganymede – can support life in its oceans.

Juice spacecraft to pass over Earth in ‘world first’ fly-by

 English singer Rag’n’Bone Man joked that his lack of balancing skills held him back from competing in the Olympic games.As well as Olympic medallists, iconic artists including Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit and Pete Tong attended the Team GB Homecoming event at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday 17 August.Asked about which sporting events he particularly enjoyed, Rag’n’Bone Man said: “I was really keen on becoming a skateboarder, but my balance was terrible. I tried and tried and tried, but I was awful.”Referring to Team GB’s Andy Macdonald, a reporter stated, “We have a 51-year-old skateboarder, there’s still time for you,” to which the singer replied, “I’ve got the balance of a baby elephant.”

Rag’n’Bone Man joked ‘balance of baby elephant’ held him back from Olympic dreams

Fr Paul Murphy is recovering from multiple stab wounds after being attacked at Renmore Barracks in Co Galway.

Youth remanded in custody charged with stabbing army chaplain

Health officials have warned travellers visiting South America to be “vigilant” after cases of a virus originating in sloths were reported in tourists returning to Europe for the first time.The imported cases of Oropouche virus (OROV), most commonly found in South America and the Caribbean, were diagnosed in travellers who had recently visited Cuba, with one Italian patient diagnosed after visiting northern Brazil.As of 1 August 2024, there were 8,078 confirmed cases of Oropouche fever in the region – reported in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to The Lancet.Travel-associated cases of imported OROV disease in Europe reached 19 at the...

Travellers to South America and the Caribbean warned to take protective measures against sloth borne virus

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Thiel compared California liberalism to Saudi Arabian Wahabbism — but it was sort of a compliment

Peter Thiel, eccentric billionaire patron of JD Vance, says he is thinking about leaving the US

 Locals in Izmir, Turkey, have been seen ushering local animals out of the area as it continues to be hit by forest fires.In footage released from the Karsiyaka district, a huge cloud of black smoke could be seen billowing in the distance, as residents carried dogs away from the scene.While forestry minister, Ibrahim Yumakli, said the fires are “under control” as of Saturday (18 August), this is just one of 69 across the country - with six still active.3,971 people have been evacuated, and Turkey will remain on high-alert until mid-September.

Residents in Turkey evacuate animals from forest fire-hit areas

Despite how much time you may spend with a therapist, there often comes a moment when you question if you’re actually a good fit for each other. Amber Raiken speaks with two patients who cut ties with their therapists, and suggestions from a psychotherapist on how to call it quits

Want to break up with your therapist? Here’s how to make the pivotal split

Travel + Leisure

Malta is home to many islands and picture-perfect beaches.

This Island Is One of the Best Places to Retire in Europe for Affordability and Safety

Africa is on the brink of a significant mpox outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an emergency meeting to assess whether the situation qualifies as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Currently, 15 African nations are grappling with mpox outbreaks, including four countries—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that had previously been unaffected.

Mpox outbreak in Africa: 15 nations report over 15,000 cases; WHO holds urgent meeting

 Nigel Farage's astonishing salary has been revealed as he's named the highest-earning MP.The Reform UK leader has a number of side-projects outside of politics, including as a GB News presenter, and in total, it's thought he's raking in over £1.2 million a year.As seen in data from the Register Of Members' Financial Interests, Mr Farage's salary as a sitting MP is £91,346 a year, with the TV channel adding a further £97,000 to his bank every month. Other earnings include video message recording site, Cameo, from which he's taken around £17,000.

Farage revealed as highest-earning MP, receiving £98,000 a month from TV work alone

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North Carolina officials say a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van this week has been captured at a hotel

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed 19 people, including a woman and her six children

Israel strikes Gaza as Blinken heads to region to try to help close cease-fire deal

Her family requested a private funeral and the MP for Southport encouraged wellwishers to ‘light a candle in Bebe’s memory’ on Saturday.

Funeral held for Southport stabbing victim Bebe King

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says more important cases in Europe is ‘highly likely’

Mpox: People urged to get vaccine before travelling to impacted areas of Africa

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