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As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda continues, scientists at the University of Oxford are developing a vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo strain. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has funded three vaccine candidates, with Oxford's vaccine potentially ready for clinical trials within months.
Russia's children's ombudswoman in the Luhansk People's Republic says 36 children were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, with nine hospitalized and three in grave condition. Casualty figures vary among sources, with reports of four to 21 killed, and Russia's President Putin has promised retaliation. Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian drone unit headquarters in the town.
New government filings show thousands of stock trades were made on behalf of President Donald Trump in early 2026, valued at up to $750 million. The Trump Organization says neither the president nor his family were involved in investment decisions, but critics point to potential conflicts of interest.
The United States has sanctioned Tanzanian police official Faustine Jackson Mafwele, citing credible information linking him to the alleged torture and sexual assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire. The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, bar Mafwele from entering the US, marking the strongest international response yet to the incident. Tanzania's government said it had not yet received formal notification of the designation, while police previously dismissed the allegations as 'opinions' and 'hearsay'.
Ukraine has significantly improved its air defense capabilities, combining Western-supplied systems with domestically developed technology, including the Sky Map software and mass-produced interceptor drones. Recent Russian attacks involving over 1,500 drones and 56 missiles were largely intercepted, according to Ukrainian officials.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have intensified a blockade around Mali's capital, burning dozens of vehicles and cutting off key supply routes. The disruption has forced many Muslims to spend Eid away from their families, caused fuel shortages, and worsened hunger in a country already facing food insecurity.
DR Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak, moving preparations to Belgium. The team's friendly against Chile in Spain was banned by the local mayor over health concerns, while the US imposed travel restrictions on arrivals from affected countries.
Sierra Leone has received its first batch of nine West African migrants deported from the United States, as part of an agreement to accept up to 300 people a year. The migrants, who arrived traumatized after months in U.S. detention, will be housed temporarily before being returned to their home countries. Critics warn such third-country deportations may violate international human rights standards.
Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio station, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III due to a computer error, triggering the UK's death of a monarch procedure. The station fell silent before issuing an on-air apology. The incident occurred while the king and Queen Camilla were in Northern Ireland.
Nvidia reported record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, driven by surging demand for its AI data centre chips, but investors showed a muted response as expectations remain sky-high. The company also announced a $80 billion stock buyback and a dividend hike, while facing uncertainty over China chip sales.
UK defense officials reported that Russian fighter jets intercepted British RAF reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea in April, with one jet flying as close as six meters and another triggering emergency systems. Defense Secretary John Healey condemned the actions as 'dangerous and unacceptable,' and separately, an RAF jet carrying Healey was reportedly jammed after flying near Russia.
A man was arrested in Texas after intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to use the vehicle's 'wade mode' feature, causing it to take on water and become stuck. The vehicle was recovered with assistance from local fire and police departments, and the driver faces charges related to operating in a closed area and water safety violations.
Naegohyang Women's FC of North Korea claimed the AFC Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza, days after a historic semifinal win against South Korean club Suwon FC Women. The tournament marked the first time a North Korean sports team visited the South in eight years, drawing intense interest and praise from President Lee Jae Myung.
Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoff final after an independent commission found the club guilty of spying on opponents, including Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough was reinstated but lost to Hull City, who secured Premier League promotion. The scandal also resulted in a four-point deduction and an FA investigation.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterated that the territory is not for sale during a visit by US special envoy Jeff Landry, who met with officials in Nuuk. Hundreds of Greenlanders protested the opening of a new US consulate, and Nielsen condemned reported attempts by an American to pay locals to sign a petition supporting US annexation.
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has denied allegations of sexual assault made by multiple women, including TV presenter Flavie Flament, who claims she was drugged and raped in 1991. Prosecutors are reviewing around 10 cases, and a petition has been launched to cancel his upcoming concert tour.
More than 17,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in southern California as the wind-driven Sandy Fire threatens suburban homes, while a separate blaze on Santa Rosa Island continues to burn through critical habitat.
An Islamabad court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf, who was shot at her home in June 2025. The case reignited debate on women's safety in Pakistan, with Yousaf's family and activists highlighting broader issues of violence against women.
Finnish specialist divers recovered the bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives, with two more bodies expected to be retrieved. The group was exploring at depths exceeding recreational limits, and a Maldivian military diver died during the search. Investigations are ongoing.
Two women have alleged they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK, with a third alleging a non-consensual sex act. Channel 4 has removed the show from its platforms, the government has called for an investigation, and sponsor Tui has ended its partnership.