Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, a top health official said Sunday. A range of scientists are developing research protocols relating to the planned deployment of more than 2,000 doses of a candidate vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola, said Pontiano Kaleebu, executive director of Uganda Virus Research Institute. “Protocol is being accelerated” to get all the necessary regulatory approvals, he said. “This vaccine is not yet licensed.” The World Health Organization said in a statement that its support to Uganda’s response…
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Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Saturday. Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting…
The search to find a vaccine to prevent polio took many years and countless experiments before the disease was eventually eradicated in the United States. The search to find a vaccine to prevent polio took many years and countless experiments before the disease was eventually eradicated in the United States. The search to find a vaccine to prevent polio took many years and countless experiments before the disease was eventually eradicated in the United States. AUSTIN, Texas — In the early 1950s, it was hard to avoid seeing the heartbreaking pictures in magazines and newspapers of children stricken with polio,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has put child sexual abuse “on steroids”, the Home Secretary has warned ahead of a crackdown on computer-generated material. Yvette Cooper said a new ban on AI tools which can create child sexual abuse material – including “sexualised” pictures of real children – would give law enforcers the power to “keep more children safe”. Owning an AI tool which can generate these pictures could land offenders with a five-year prison sentence. Users found to own AI-made “paedophile manuals” could also face up to three years in prison under measures the Government has proposed as part of the…
A MAJOR warning has been issued to homeowners following a horror house fire in Dublin. Three people were rushed to hospital this weekend after a blaze broke out at a home in Ballymun, Dublin. On Saturday, firefighters from Finglas were called out to the premises, with 11 crew members rushing to the scene. The incident saw three people brought to hospital. Dublin Fire Brigade are now reminding homeowners to ensure they “close all doors” before heading to bed. They said: “Earlier today Firefighters from Finglas were called to a house fire in Ballymun. 11 people were out on arrival of…
Many people were counting down the days and the hours for Sky’s ‘Boyzone, No Matter What’ documentary to drop onto our screens and fans couldn’t wait to see what the boys had to say about their career in the spotlight. Some well-known faces turned out to see the first instalment of the three-part piece in London followed by a premiere in Dublin at the Stella Cinema Rathmines. Today’s top videos However, Boyzone fanatics had to wait a little longer to tune in but we are glad to reveal that it is ready to go at just a push of a…
Police Scotland is taking court action over the way the Scottish Government is handling calls to extend the terms of reference of the inquiry into the death of a man in police custody. Sheku Bayoh, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by around six police officers who were called to Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3, 2015. Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been urged to extend the terms of reference of the public inquiry, which is investigating the circumstances of the 31-year-old’s death and whether race was a factor. Police Scotland said Chief Constable Jo…
AN apparent crew member from Channel 4’s Hunted has defended the show after it was called out for being ‘staged’. The hit reality show sees celebrities or ordinary members of the public go on the run, attempting to evade professional hunters. Channel 4 A former crew member from Hunted has defended the show – claiming it is real[/caption] Channel 4 The series scenes members of the public go on the run, attempting to avoid being caught by professional hunters[/caption] But while fans have been gripped to the latest celeb version, one former crew member has seemingly exposed the show. Taking…
It follows news this week that the Government will send a higher number of ministers than usual to the United States as part of a charm offensive this St Patrick’s Day
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is reportedly set to raid Manchester United for his first recruit at Besiktas. The former Red Devils boss joined the Turkish giants last month – his first job since leaving Old Trafford in 2021. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hired Tom Green from Man UtdGetty And he is set to poach United for senior performance analyst Tom Green. The 33-year-old is set to take up a similar but more senior role at Besiktas, according to The Athletic. Green joined United in 2017 when Jose Mourinho was in charge and reportedly is well thought of at the club. He…
The move would see the Ireland international reunite with former boss Graham Potter,
A 19-year-old man has been stabbed in the eye during an assault in north Belfast. The attack happened in the Eia Street area of the city at around 7.45pm on Friday. It was reported that the victim was walking in the area when a dark coloured car approached and three men got out. One of the men stabbed the victim in the eye with an unknown weapon. A PSNI spokesperson said: “The male was taken to hospital for his injuries, which required a number of stitches and the male suffered nerve damage behind the eye following the incident.” The men…
Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game here.Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game here. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the February 2, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for February 2, 2025,…
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As many 40,000 homes are without power and the SES has been swamped with calls for help after lightning and thunderstorms struck on Sunday evening. As many 40,000 homes are without power and the SES has been swamped with calls for help after lightning and thunderstorms struck on Sunday evening. National Victoria Weather By Ashleigh McMillan, Angus Delaney and Roy Ward Updated February 2, 2025 — 7.26pmfirst published at 9.22am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Victoria’s heatwave, which…
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The government has slapped first-of-their-kind counter-terrorism sanctions on the Terrorgram online network as part of a crackdown on antisemitism. The government has slapped first-of-their-kind counter-terrorism sanctions on the Terrorgram online network as part of a crackdown on antisemitism. Politics Federal Antisemitism By Matthew Knott and Sally Rawsthorne February 2, 2025 — 8.07pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement A white supremacist online network will be slapped with unprecedented counter-terrorism sanctions by the federal government, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
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Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala. Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala. KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, a top health official said Sunday. A range of scientists are developing research protocols relating to the planned deployment of more than 2,000 doses of a candidate…
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