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The science behind hantavirus
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
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The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
18/05/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
Rwanda says it's tightening screening at its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
18/05/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The big political issues of the day.
The World Health Organisation declares the Ebola outbreak an international emergency
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is declared an international emergency
18/05/2026 13:01 GMT
Ebola outbreak declared emergency of 'international concern'
The Ebola outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of 'international concern'
Full coverage of the day's news
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
18/05/2026 20:01 GMT
Deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreading in central Africa.
We'll talk to a doctor with experience of both treating and contracting the disease.
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against Open AI
A jury has thrown out a legal case brought by Elon Musk against Open AI and Sam Altman
Putin under pressure?
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
