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Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province are striking over unpaid wages and bonuses, disrupting Ebola treatment centers as the outbreak continues to spread. Confirmed cases have reached 2,011 with 754 deaths, and the WHO warns the true toll may be two to four times higher.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that ICE should continue using traffic stops, a day after his administration announced a temporary pause following two fatal shootings. The shootings in Maine and Houston have drawn attention to the risks of the enforcement tactic, with at least ten deaths linked to immigration operations since the president launched his deportation campaign.
A three-deck pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, killing one person and leaving three missing and presumed dead. Sixteen others were rescued, and a dog also died. The cause of the accident remains unknown, with authorities dismissing early reports of a fire.
The US has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces have disabled vessels attempting to breach the blockade, while Iran says its control over the waterway will not be compromised.
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok pub has risen to 32, with dozens still hospitalized. Police are investigating possible negligence, including potentially obstructed emergency exits, while authorities believe an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner may have sparked the blaze.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged more than 470% on its Shanghai debut, becoming mainland China's most valuable listed company with a market cap of roughly 3.3 trillion yuan. The IPO raised up to 66.6 billion yuan, underscoring investor optimism about China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency amid a global memory chip shortage.
The United States has launched strikes against Iran, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Ahvaz, and Iran retaliating with attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has resumed, and President Trump has reversed a plan to charge a toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has entered its sixth day, with the International Energy Agency warning about energy security.
US striker Folarin Balogun says he expected controversy after FIFA suspended his one-match ban, a decision linked to President Trump's request for review. Red-carded against Bosnia and Herzegovina, his clearance to play against Belgium drew criticism from former players and football officials.
A 28-year-old Mexican man, Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, died after being struck by a semi-truck in St Augustine, Florida, during an encounter with federal immigration officials. The incident, one of several immigration enforcement-related deaths in a week, has renewed calls for reform.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million from President Donald Trump, satisfying a 2023 civil verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. The payment, which includes interest, was released after the Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large new data centres, making New York the first US state to do so. The pause aims to address concerns over energy demand, water usage, and environmental impacts, but has drawn sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump has proposed that the US take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, a plan that has drawn expert skepticism and criticism from Brazilian President Lula, who called it 'piracy'.
Firefighters continue to battle a major wildfire in France's historic Fontainebleau forest, which has scorched at least 1,900 hectares and forced the evacuation of around 1,000 people. At least two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson, and French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to replant the forest.
The United States has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran and announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening further escalation. The UAE reported that two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused the US of jeopardising global oil and gas supplies.
Health officials in Michigan and Ohio report over 2,800 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing watery diarrhea. The CDC has recorded hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases across multiple states, with no deaths reported. Officials are investigating the source, with a focus on contaminated produce.
Israel is pushing to accelerate negotiations with the Trump administration on a new bilateral defense framework to replace the current Memorandum of Understanding, which expires in 2028. The talks aim to transition from 'aid' to 'partnership', with a proposed 10-year wind-down of US military aid. Time is tight as the current US Congress ends in January.
President Trump said the U.S. will act as 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through it, while reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and has raised questions about cost calculations and implications for energy-importing nations.
France announced it will summon Russia's ambassador amid allegations of a widespread cyber campaign against European countries. The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions targeting Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and firms accused of involvement in cyber-espionage and sabotage operations.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a broader government reshuffle and changes to law enforcement leadership. The move is part of a shift in Ukraine’s political strategy amid the ongoing war with Russia.
President Donald Trump announced the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, prompting Iranian officials to assert Tehran's continued guardianship of the waterway. The proposal has drawn criticism from an Israeli security expert who says it validates Iran's own fee demands.