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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 51 MIN

Spread of Ebola challenging global preparedness

from The World · host PRI’s The World: Latest Edition

The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern regions of Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding at an alarming rate. Also, the US-Israeli war with Iran almost derailed the 20-year-old Art Dubai festival until organizers scrambled to keep the show going. And, the skyrocketing costs of attending this summer’s World Cup is a sign for many that FIFA has lost touch with its global fanbase. Plus, Canada wins the Walter Cup, the Professional Women's Hockey League's top prize, for the first time.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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