Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Kenya reports second Ebola death as vaccine trial begins in neighbouring DR Congo.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- runoff
You heard “runoff” in the news.
“Runoff” is the word being discussed here. It means a second election between the leading candidates when no one wins outright.
- runoff
For example: The club held a runoff after no candidate won enough votes.
Here, a runoff is another election because no candidate received enough votes to win.
- outright
Here, it means a second election between the leading candidates when no one wins outright.
“Win outright” means win clearly in the first election, without needing another election.
- quarantine
You heard “quarantine” in the news.
“Quarantine” is the word being discussed here. It means keeping someone or something apart to stop disease from spreading.
- quarantine
For example: The sick dog stayed in quarantine at the animal shelter.
The dog was kept apart from other animals because it was sick.
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- Kenya reports second Ebola death as vaccine trial begins in neighbouring DR Congo
- Brazil heads into closely contested presidential run-off
- Iran says two tankers struck by mines near Strait of Hormuz
- Japan’s law change reinforces male-only imperial succession
- Israel launches military operation in the occupied West Bank
Sources
- RechercheKenya reported its second Ebola death: a 65-year-old close family member of the first victim died after being placed in quarantine. The health ministry said seven other patients were receiving treatment.
- RechercheOn 23 October 2026, the first participant in the Tumaini Phase 2/3 trial was vaccinated in Bunia, DR Congo. The trial is evaluating vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo virus; there is currently no approved vaccine against that virus.
- RechercheIn the October 4 first round, Bolsonaro finished first with 47 percent of the vote, ahead of Lula at 45 percent.
- RechercheBrazil’s presidential election proceeds to a runoff when no candidate wins more than 50 percent in the first round; the two leading candidates advance.
- RechercheIran has repeatedly warned vessels against using routes it considers unauthorized, according to the article.
- RechercheA separate incident was reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency: it said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while travelling outbound through the strait at 1715 GMT on Thursday, October 22, northeast of Limah, Oman. The tanker continued to its next port of call.
- Associated PressJapan's unpopular revision of Imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect - ABC News
- Al JazeeraWhy is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?
- RechercheThe Israeli military said it had started demolishing infrastructure it considered a threat, while forces continued operating across the West Bank.
- Deutsche WelleNetanyahu orders Israeli operation in West Bank after attack