World What is Ebola, how does it spread and why is the DR Congo outbreak an ’emergency’? Published 2 hours ago on May 18, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. Related Topics: Up Next Judge rules gun, writings admissible in Luigi Mangione’s state trial Don't Miss Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives Continue Reading Latest Sports25 minutes ago Perry Ng: Defender signs new two-year Cardiff City contract World27 minutes ago Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI World33 minutes ago Judge rules gun, writings admissible in Luigi Mangione’s state trial Sports50 minutes ago Champions Cup final: Leinster wing Tommy O’Brien an injury doubt Sports1 hour ago Roberto De Zerbi’s former assistant Andrea Maldera lands Ukraine job Sports1 hour ago Celtic: Nonsense to say pitch invasion was embarrassing, says Martin O’Neill Bussiness1 hour ago Tube strikes called off by RMT union World2 hours ago What is Ebola, how does it spread and why is the DR Congo outbreak an ’emergency’? Bussiness3 hours ago Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model Travel3 hours ago Demand for pilots and travel agents down as new job adverts fall by 7.7 per cent