Global National: May 18, 2026 | Congo, Uganda racing to contain deadly Ebola outbreak

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Officials are struggling to contain Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 100 deaths have been reported along with hundreds more suspected cases. Vincent McAviney explains why this outbreak is deadlier than previous ones in the region and why one doctor says the outbreak was declared too late. Large parts of southern Ontario are under a heat warning for the first time in 2026 after an extended bout of winter weather. Seán O'Shea reports on the region's hot spell and how Toronto officials are taking extra precautions to keep people cool. U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't have many vocal critics within the Republican party, but he's doing all he can to remove the few that remain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Jackson Proskow explains how Trump is influencing the outcomes of the party's primaries. Plus, the Montreal Canadiens will advance to the Eastern Conference Final if they win Game 7 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres. Dan Spector reports on how Habs fans are feeling ahead of the decisive match. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11853464/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #GlobalNational #Ebola