South Sudan is the 'most vulnerable' of the countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo, experts said, where 1,522 people have died of Ebola since the outbreak began in August.

Kate Broderick, 42, from Scotland, has been fighting infectious diseases for more than 20 years. She is working with colleagues at company Inovio, San Diego, to develop a vaccine.

The trial, called Discovery, includes 3,200 patients who have been hospitalised from the killer virus in the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden and Luxembourg.

The move has seen gorilla tourism in Africa suspended for present and the closure of sanctuaries for other apes - including orangutans, which are also endangered.

Mark Williams-Thomas said he believes the athlete's account that he shot Reeva Steenkamp dead at his Pretoria home after mistaking her for a burglar.

Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to compete again despite being found guilty for the manslaughter of Reeva Steenkamp, according to International Paralympics Committee chiefs.

The athlete is believed to have paid his legal team as much as £5,400 a day to fight the charge that he murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his Pretoria home during a seven-month trial.

South African prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal Oscar Pistorius's manslaughter verdict and five-year prison sentence after failing to secure a murder conviction.

A South African judge says she will respond to the prosecution's appeal of the Oscar Pistorius verdict on Wednesday.

His army of fans – known as the Pistorians – have backed him unconditionally since his arrest, inundating the sprinter with cards, photographs and letters during his time in jail.

The family of Reeva Steenkamp, who was killed by Oscar Pistorius in 2013, released a poignant picture of their daughter aged 14 (pictured) today as his prison release on Friday was put on hold.

Oscar Pistorius is 'frail, gaunt and broken' his friend has revealed as the athlete waits to find out whether he will be granted parole ten months into his jail sentence.

The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa will hear the state's appeal against Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence on November 3, it was announced today.

The family of convicted killer Oscar Pistorius claim the film about the 2013 shooting of Reeva Steenkamp by the Paralympian (pictured) is 'a gross misrepresentation of the truth'.

It is unlikely any criminal charges will ever be laid over the Ruby Princess debacle and it is 'odd' New South Police are even investigating it, according to a  legal expert.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, ministers in her government and public service chief executives will take a 20 per cent pay cut for the next six months.

The Australian Prime Minister who earns an annual salary of $549,250, is not planning to follow in the footsteps of New Zealand.

More than 350 unsuspecting community members were tested for COVID-19 in Christchurch when they went to do their grocery shopping on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: Pichot wants the Lions to travel to new destinations - as well as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as part of his vision to globalise the sport if he is elected World Rugby chairman.

Those most at risk from coronavirus will be prioritised on three flights leaving Auckland and two from Christchurch, British High Commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke (pictured), said.

The New Zealand Warriors will fly to Australia on Sunday despite COVID-19 travel bans as the NRL gears up resume in four weeks. 

The leaders will discuss a plan to allow travel to resume between the two countries, which is favoured by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. They will also discuss the COVID app.

Mr Morrison revealed there was 'friendly banter' about the potential of a trans-Tasman travel bubble after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with the National Cabinet.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will on Tuesday reveal the Australian economy is losing $4billion every week the government shutdown to slow the spread of the virus stays in place.

LeBron James returns to Cleveland on Wednesday for the first time since leaving last summer and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's coming back to a city still grappling with losing him.

Zion Williamson. Two words eagerly anticipated in the NBA next season. He is expected to take the NBA by storm to the extent that LeBron James did when he was drafted No 1 in 2003.

While Toronto Raptors' maiden NBA Finals win captured the imagination of basketball, fans are now brimming with excitement ahead of the draft on Thursday night in Brooklyn, New York.

The Boomers may have gone into Thursday nights Australia versus USA all-star basketball match at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium as underdogs, but they are going toe to toe with the visitors. 

Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited NBA debut when his New Orleans Pelicans take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.

LeBron James may have two Olympic gold medals to his name already but the NBA superstar has cast doubt about whether or not he wishes to compete for a hat-trick of titles.

LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while leading the LA Lakers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the New Orleans Pelicans.

LeBron James keeps finding ways to assert his supremacy over the upstart New Orleans Pelicans and rookie sensation Zion Williamson - with or without the help of Anthony Davis.

Quibi, a short-form video app, began streaming 10 minute 'quick bites' of original content which users quarantined because of the coronavirus complained they can't watch on TV.

Film maker Michael Moore argued there is one candidate would could 'crush' Donald Trump in next year's election - Michelle Obama. 

Former first lady Michelle Obama, 55, (pictured) has once again said there is 'zero chance' of her running for office. She explained her decision saying being in the Oval Office 'is just not for me'.

The former first lady, 55, said she and the former president will wait to see who wins the Democratic nomination before offering support.

The former first lady, 55, teamed up with media company ATTN: for an IGTV series called 'A Year of Firsts'.

They're the former Hollywood golden couple who sent fans into a frenzy after briefly holding hands at the SAG Awards on Sunday night.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's reunion at the SAG Awards was the topic of conversation on Tuesday's edition of This Morning.

Will Ferrell revealed he unintentionally distracts players at his sons' soccer games because they realize he is Buddy from Elf during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday.

As the entire cast of the hit sitcom Friends finalize their agreements for a reunion special, the stars will reportedly earn between $2.25-$2.5 million for the show after turning down first $1 million offer.

Melissa Etheridge appeared on Watch What Happens Live on Monday night where she was about what she thought about the 'hysteria' surrounding the exes' reunion at the SAG Awards in January.

It's the ultimate irony: after massive longterm efforts to bring the six huge stars of Friends together finally paid off... a global disease struck which made friend gatherings of any sort specifically forbidden.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Serena Williams's return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium proved a stunning contrast to her last appearance she imperiously crushed old foe Maria Sharapova.

There will be no knee-jerk reaction to the contentious VAR penalty decisions in the latest round of Premier League games but clubs are being encouraged to provide their feedback on the new system.

Eden Hazard, who signed from Chelsea in a staggering £150million deal earlier this summer, missed the first two games of the La Liga campaign with a thigh injury.

If England could have chosen an Australian cricketer to make the fatal fumble that may just have handed them the Ashes then the name of Nathan Lyon would have been on many lips.

Jimmy Anderson successfully came through an extensive workout in the heat of Chester on Tuesday and looks certain to be named in England's squad for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Stars' careers are being put at risk by the imminent resumption of competition, according to a union representing nearly 100,000 athletes. German football has been cleared to resume next week.

Walker was spotted travelling from Cheshire to Yorkshire, where his sister was celebrating her birthday, before then briefly moving on to his parents' house nearby.