Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause “out of an abundance of caution”. Read More
Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is “high”, but it remains “low” at the global level. Read More
UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved – known as Bundibugyo – kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Read More
Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland
President Trump’s announcement on Thursday night came ahead of a meeting of Nato foreign ministers. Read More
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel’s party leadership victory void, further cementing the president’s grip on power. Read More
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun. Read More
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president. Read More
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country’s former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder. Read More
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years. Read More
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade. Read More