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In 2024, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox -- later known as mpox -- a global health emergency. It followed that year's alarming rise in cases. Today in History for Aug. 17: In 1502, ...

Two vans were seized by police leaving the drivers stranded at the side of the road. An orange Ford Transit and a white Renault Master were blue lighted by police officers in Beaumont Road, Banbury.