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United States President Donald Trump flexed his political muscle in this week's Republican primaries, reinforcing his iron grip on the party even as his approval ratings slide. But with anti-Trump sentiment expected to shape the November midterm elections, his dominance could prove to be either an asset — or a liability. SBS News' Josie Harvey spoke to former Biden White House staffer Cory Alpert about the dynamics of the GOP - and the Democrats - as the crucial midterm vote approaches.

Health workers are racing to contain the Bundibugyo strain of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The World Health Organisation says the Ebola outbreak spreading through the eastern D-R-C into neighbouring Uganda could be far larger than officially reported. In cities like Goma and Bunia, families are still trying to continue daily life amid growing fears the outbreak is spreading beyond control.

Australia’s unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since late 2021, with nearly 19,000 jobs lost and youth unemployment on the rise, raising fresh questions about the economic outlook and the path for interest rates. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith breaks down what’s driving the shift and what it means in a climate of global uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs. Meanwhile, the sharemarket surged, with the ASX 200 posting its strongest gain in six weeks, lifted by materials, banks and real estate, as Heath Moss from HLM Investments unpacks what’s behind the rally and whether it can last.