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WHO declares Africa free of wild polio

Africa is declared free of wild polio – a landmark moment that comes after Nigeria goes four years without any cases. Its eradication comes after a decades-long campaign that has sometimes cost vaccinators their...

California wildfires among the worst in history

More than 14,000 firefighters are tackling wildfires burning across 1.2m acres of California. Crews have arrived from Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah, with more on the way. Firefighters are having to prioritise...