Ebola has claimed the lives of 1,916 individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to official data updated through August 7. The authorities have verified a total of 4,209 cases during this outbreak. This latest figure represents an increase of 29 deaths compared to the previously reported total of 1,887. Additionally, 595 patients are currently in isolation receiving treatment, and 828 people have recovered from the disease.
As Typhoon Dolphin advanced further inland in China, approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province were forced to evacuate from vulnerable zones amid widespread severe weather across eastern regions. The evacuations in Fujian were completed by 7 a.m. Monday, encompassing coastal and inland communities exposed to flooding and high winds. Meanwhile, Shanghai relocated roughly 215,600 residents from high-risk areas by late Sunday. Dolphin initially struck Zhejiang Province before progressing inland and weakening over central China.
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Late Saturday, southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake took place. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the tremor at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8, which corresponds to 03:36 UTC on August 9. The earthquake’s origin was approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers, southeast of Atka, with seismologists estimating its depth at around 10.6 miles, or 17 kilometers.
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OpenAI is broadening access to ChatGPT by offering unlimited text conversations with GPT-5.6 Luna to Free and Go subscribers. The company announced that the new policy will start next week and will include safeguards to prevent misuse. During this rollout, GPT-5.6 Luna will also become the default model for these accounts. Additionally, Free users will gain access to a Think button, allowing the system more time to handle complex questions before providing an answer.
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Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, reaching 2.39 million units as registered vehicles and kei cars grew overall.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s…
BERLIN, Oct. 25, 2025: Porsche AG reported an operating loss of €967 million for the third quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss since the…

