World What is Ebola, how does it spread and why is the DR Congo outbreak an ’emergency’? Published 4 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 Punch the monkey: Americans arrested over stunt at zoo enclosure Don't Miss Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives Continue Reading Latest Tech5 minutes ago Jury tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman Sports39 minutes ago Scotland: Steve Clarke’s key questions as he names World Cup squad Entertainment51 minutes ago TV presenter Matt Johnson says losing his dog was ‘unique and profound’ Sports55 minutes ago French Open qualifying 2026: Harriet Dart fights back to reach second round but Dan Evans out Bussiness1 hour ago Swatch launch sparks ‘chaotic’ scenes and store closures World2 hours ago Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say Sports2 hours ago World Cup 2026: DR Congo name West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa in squad Travel2 hours ago County Durham summer buses to tourist attractions announced Entertainment2 hours ago Married at First Sight UK ‘brides’ say they were raped by onscreen husbands Bussiness2 hours ago What is the Royal Pop pocket watch and is it worth the hype?