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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
August 17, 2026Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
August 13, 2026We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
August 10, 2026Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
August 1, 2026UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
July 22, 2026US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola - Reuters
US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola Reuters
July 16, 2026Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
July 14, 2026DR Congo coach’s father dies before England match - Reuters
DR Congo coach’s father dies before England match Reuters
July 2, 202616.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo
England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.
July 2, 2026Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
July 2, 2026Energy and team spirit at highest level - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel praises his sides team spirit as they come from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and advance to the round of 16.
July 1, 2026Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane
England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta.
July 1, 2026Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16
Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
July 1, 2026'That was a rocket' - Kane scores winner for England
A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta.
July 1, 2026Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo - Reuters
Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo Reuters
July 1, 2026England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
July 1, 2026Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
July 1, 2026England face dangerous DR Congo test after flat group stage - Reuters
England face dangerous DR Congo test after flat group stage Reuters
June 29, 2026DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
June 29, 2026Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has sai
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Health workers need to be fully protected as the virus can spread from touching bodily fluids. The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before it was
Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda said previous outbreaks have taught the authorities how to respond efficiently to Ebola The Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-worst on record
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the
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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Villa have signed a multi-year agreement with Visit Rwanda Aston Villa have been warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rig
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16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo
Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16 A peak audience of 16.3 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup on Wednesday. The
Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
Tuchel's England needed two late Harry Kane goals to overcome DR Congo It should not have been so hard for England against the 46th ranked team in the world. But Sebastien Desabre's remarkably brave
England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
Harry Kane is the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout stage match since Gary Lineker against Cameroon in 1990 England left it late to keep their World Cup dream alive, with Ha
'That was a rocket' - Kane scores winner for England
There was an error A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta. Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video. Available to UK users only.
Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16
There was an error Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico. READ MORE: England 2-1 DR
Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane
There was an error England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta. Watch mor
Energy and team spirit at highest level - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel praises his sides team spirit as they come from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and advance to the round of 16. Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video. Available to UK users
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Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
Declan Rice is expected to start against DR Congo, according to BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel If Declan Rice starts as expected against DR Congo in the last-32 tie, who should d
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DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Ebola has been confirmed in three provinces so far - Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other ar
Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
England drew with Ghana but beat Croatia and Panama to top Group L with seven points England have qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup by winning their group. The Three Lions weren't a
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