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WHO confirms five Ebola patients recovered in DRC

Sunday May 31, 2026 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO chief is in DRC, to monitor Ebola containment efforts. / Reuters Five Ebola patients have recovered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Sunday, offering a rare sign of progress as health workers battle an outbreak in Bunia, the center of the crisis. “Four people will be discharged today and there was one that was discharged the day before yesterday,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the inauguration of a…

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout win over Arsenal

By  JAMES ROBSONSunday May 31, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain did it again — and this time the repeat came with all the tension a European final could possibly offer. PSG defended its Champions League crown in dramatic fashion on Saturday, outlasting Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through extra time in Budapest. “It’s incredible,” captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first day of this season, the coach said it’s hard to win, and winning twice is even more difficult. So we all had to get back to work. That…

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts With More Calories Than a Big Mac

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts With More Calories Than a Big Mac Some popular fast-food breakfasts can pack more calories than a McDonald’s Big Mac. McDonald’s Big Mac contains 580 calories, according to the restaurant’s product information. By comparison, several fast-food breakfast items listed by EatThis.com report calorie counts that are higher than the Big Mac. McDonald’s Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel McDonald’s Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel is listed at 680 calories on the chain’s product page, which also describes the…

5 chain restaurant meals contain a full day’s worth of sodium

5 Chain Restaurant Meals That Can Hit a Full Day of Sodium Several popular chain restaurant meals can deliver more than the American Heart Association’s recommended daily sodium limit. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, with an optimal goal of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults, but many restaurant meals can exceed those targets, according to an analysis by Eat This. Below are five chain restaurant meals Eat This reported contain sodium amounts…

Southwest lawmakers sworn in as fighting erupts in Baidoa

Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State’s newly elected House of Representatives members were sworn in on Saturday in Baidoa, a ceremony that unfolded against the backdrop of intense fighting between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Southwest State’s interim leader, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, attended the event alongside federal government officials, traditional elders and other dignitaries. The new lawmakers formally took the oath of office,…

5 Chain Restaurant Cheeseburgers With More Calories Than One

5 Chain Restaurant Cheeseburgers With More Calories Than Dinner Some chain cheeseburgers can exceed 1,600 calories, including one menu item listed at 1,870 calories. Bacon and cheese-heavy burgers at several restaurant chains can push well beyond a typical dinner’s calorie range, according to calorie and sodium figures shown in the restaurants’ online menu descriptions cited in the content below. Texas Roadhouse Bacon Cheeseburger: Texas Roadhouse lists its Bacon Cheeseburger at 980 calories and 2,410 mg of sodium. The…

Somali army commanders meet in Baidoa after clashes with Laftagareen loyalists

Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — An emergency security meeting was convened in Baidoa on Saturday by commanders of the Somali National Army’s 60th Division, hours after fierce clashes erupted between federal government forces and troops aligned with former Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. The session was aimed at tightening security in the city, improving coordination among security agencies and forestalling any fresh attacks following the morning confrontation. Military officials said…

Galmudug Delegation Returns to Mogadishu as Election Deal Efforts Intensify

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A delegation of senior Somali politicians and former legislators has returned to Mogadishu after several days of closed-door talks in Dhuusamareeb with Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kaariye “Qoorqoor,” according to people familiar with the discussions. The group, made up largely of political figures from the Galmudug region, had been shuttling messages between regional and federal players as part of a wider effort to ease tensions and build a path toward agreement, the sources said. One of the central…

Garissa, Wajir airport upgrades advance ahead of Madaraka Day

by STEPHEN ASTARIKOSunday May 31, 2026 Officials from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) inspecting the Wajir Airport/STEPHEN ASTARIKO Work on major aviation upgrades in Garissa and Wajir is gathering pace, with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) using a weekend inspection to take stock of projects meant to ease travel and boost commerce across Northern Kenya. KAA Managing Director Moses Wekesa led the tour on Saturday alongside General Manager for Operations and Safety Dr Simon Peter and General Manager for Engineering…

Harlem divided over media, blackness and difference in Le Petit Sénégal

By: Nima Dahir Saturday May 30, 2026 A new study by sociologist Nima Dahir explores how the press influences public ideas about belonging, identity and difference in Black neighborhoods. In “A Harlem Divided: Media, Blackness, and Difference in Le Petit Sénégal,” Dahir turns attention to Le Petit Sénégal, or Little Senegal, the West African enclave in Central Harlem. Dahir reviewed newspaper coverage spanning 1930 to 2025, drawing comparisons between mainstream publications and Black-owned media. The research shows…