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Health and Security Updates
Pope Leo has recovered from cancer surgery. Meanwhile, a new Ebola strain has emerged in West Africa, while the US has ordered personnel out of Saudi Arabia due to Houthi threats.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
Al Jazeera
US State Department says Iran-aligned Houthis have 'increasingly engaged in hostilities' against Saudi Arabia.
2026-10-21 23:13 UTC
Al Jazeera
The Bundibugyo strain outbreak is the DR Congo's deadliest ever and has now reached West Africa for the first time.
2026-10-21 23:20 UTC
Al Jazeera
The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.
2026-10-21 23:20 UTC