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  The Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Jean Kaseya, has warned that the continent is not yet winning the fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, as confirmed cases have surpassed 10,000 and total deaths approach 5,000. Kaseya made the remarks during an extraordinary meeting of African health ministers convened to evaluate the surge and reinforce a unified, continental response.   “I have worked on Ebola outbreaks for more than 30 years. I have never stopped feeling the weight of each life lost,” Kaseya said. “Yesterday I stood before more than 40 African Ministers and said what the data tells us: we are not winning so far. 10,172 confirmed cases. 4,932 people are gone. ”The director-general noted that health ministers across the continent agreed to elevate readiness for potential importations, coordinate cross-border surveillance, and keep commercial borders open while tightening health monitoring protocols. “Ebola anywh...

  Hackers have stolen $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest crypto heist in human history.   “This was a complex attack, and we are doing all we can in coordination with law enforcement to resolve it,” Binance said in a post about the breach, which has shaken the cryptocurrency market. The cryptocurrency exchange said on Friday that deposits were unaffected and that it was working with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, with about $3 billion located so far.   Withdrawals have been suspended for the next day. Binance did not mention the status of the remaining $3.3 billion, but said it will cover all losses.   TRM Labs, a US-based blockchain intelligence firm, pinned the attack on TraderTraitor, which it described as North Korea’s elite hacking unit. “We make this judgment with high confidence,” the firm said, noting that “several features of this attack match earlier North Korea-linked heists.”   “An ...

  At least 39 people have reportedly died and 179 others injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain, according to preliminary media reports.   The accident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, near Urda in the province of Toledo, central Spain, involving trains operated by state-owned Renfe and private rail company Iryo. The collision reportedly caused two carriages to derail and fall down an embankment, prompting an emergency response involving firefighters, medical teams and rescue personnel.   Spain’s rail infrastructure operator, Adif, suspended services on the high-speed railway connecting Madrid with southern Andalusia following the crash.   Initial reports indicated that one train struck the rear of another train that had stopped. However, authorities had not established the cause of the collision at the time of reporting. Emergency services were deployed to assist passengers, while authorities continued to assess the extent of the damage an...

  Barcelona winger,  Lamine Yamal has broken his silence after missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award in London. In a social media post on Tuesday night, October 17, the Spain international shared a message reflecting confidence in his future trajectory. Yamal placed third in the overall voting behind England captain Harry Kane and France captain Kylian Mbappé. Despite missing out on the main prize, the 19-year-old expressed firm belief in his long-term career goals.   “It will come; good things take time. I trust the path I am building. My time will come,” Yamal wrote.   The forward also extended congratulations to Kane following the Bayern Munich striker's victory. During the ceremony, Yamal collected the Kopa Trophy, adding another individual honor to a season that featured a La Liga title with Barcelona and a 2026 World Cup triumph with Spain

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc has taken an early but marginal lead in Israel’s parliamentary election, with a third of the votes counted.  However, exit polls indicate the race hangs in the balance, as neither Mr. Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, has secured a clear parliamentary majority. Revised exit polls showed Mr. Netanyahu’s right-wing camp and Mr. Eisenkot’s opposing bloc tied at 51 seats each. A winning bloc requires a minimum of 61 seats to form a majority government.   The election serves as a referendum on the country’s leadership following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, subsequent conflicts, and the political and security decisions that have shaped Israel since. The outcome is expected to influence the trajectory of regional military operations, relations with Palestinians, international standing, and domestic political stability.     Following projections of a neck-and-neck race, Mr. Netanyahu appealed...

  England and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has become the latest Premier League player to have his home burgled. His fiancée, Britney De Villiers, revealed details of the incident on social media in an attempt to warn others to remain alert. The South African model and influencer shared the news on Instagram, describing the experience as 'unsettling and horrible'.   She wrote: 'I wasn’t going to publicly share this but our home was burgled a few days ago, and after hearing about another one since, I feel it’s important to just warn others. 'It’s incredibly unsettling knowing that homes are being targeted. 'Please be extra vigilant, make sure your security systems are on whether you’re in the house or not, and report anything suspicious.   'Thankfully, nobody was home when it happened, and material things can be replaced, but it’s a horrible feeling knowing someone has violated your home, especially when you have young children.   'Please s...