Al Jazeera English · updated 2026-06-21

Ebola Cases in D.r. Congo Rises to 956, Including 247 Deaths

See how Al Jazeera English are framing this — we run every side, so you decide. News for humans, not bots: serious, civil discussion among real people, with the context and facts you need. Don't just watch: be on the air with your own video takes, polls and predictions.

Al Jazeera English

“U.S. MILITARY SAYS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED AFTER 'U.S.-ISRAELI VIOLATIONS' OF CEASEFIRE”

covered 2026-06-21 ▶ Be on the air with Al Jazeera English

Add your voice

Polls, predictions & fact-checks we ran live across networks — your take joins the running tally, compared across every network.

This storyThe Ebola virus gets its name from what geographic feature in DRC?

  1. A mountain range
  2. A river
  3. A village
  4. A rainforest region
Guess, then reveal the answer

A river

This storyWhat's the most likely outcome of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz?

  • Oil prices spike globally 0%
  • U.S. forces reopen it fast 0%
  • Diplomatic talks restart 0%
  • Regional war escalates 0%

Be the first to weigh in

This storyHow should governments respond to the H5N1 bird flu threat?

  • Immediate global travel limits 0%
  • Targeted farm quarantines 0%
  • Accelerate vaccine stockpiles 0%
  • Monitor — no action yet 0%

Be the first to weigh in

Maiduguri, Nigeria is the birthplace of Boko Haram.

Founded in Maiduguri around 2002, Boko Haram launched its armed insurgency there in 2009. The city has since been a frontline of Nigeria's northeast conflict — making a correspondent based there a primary witness to the crisis.

Sen. Graham co-authored the 2014 Veterans Access to Care Act.

The landmark law gave veterans the right to see private doctors when VA wait times exceeded 30 days or 40 miles. It followed a scandal revealing veterans died awaiting care at VA facilities.

Topic poll · all networksIn what year was the Ebola virus first identified by scientists?

  1. 1962
  2. 1976
  3. 1989
  4. 2001
Guess, then reveal the answer

1976

…and 98 more when you're on the air.

The conversation

No comments yet — be the first to add your voice when you're on the air. Civil, moderated, bot-free.

Part of these ongoing topics

LIVE ROOMS Rooms open during live coverage 1 channel ▾
Al Jazeera English ▶ Be on the air