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World Service,17 Jun 2026,49 mins

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient

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Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated. We speak to the BBC's Anne Soy about the latest and about her trip to the Ebola affected region in the DRC. Fifty-two years after their World Cup debut, the DRC is back. We speak to fans who are getting ready to watch their team facing Portugal. It's the first time Uzbekistan have qualified for a World Cup, and they are the first central Asian team ever to qualify. We hear from fans in Tashkent. Speaking at the G7 summit, President Trump has warned that he is ready to resume military action if Tehran doesn't abide by its obligations. We have the latest. The Grammy Awards is adding five new categories, including best Asian pop music performance, best Latin song, and best traditional folk album. We speak to our music correspondent and musicians who will soon be eligible for some of the new categories. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Medical workers at the Rwambara General Reference Hospital in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, June 16, 2026. Credit: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/Reuters)

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