Health

US Politics

Mysteriously Missing Jersey Congressman Receives Trump’s Endorsement

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr, who has not been seen in months, received an endorsement from President Donald Trump for re-election. Kean's absence has raised questions about his whereabouts.

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Africa

Mayor Cancels DR Congo Friendly with Chile Over Ebola Concerns

The Democratic Republic of Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain has been canceled due to health concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation, according to BBC.

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Medicine

Weight-Loss Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%

Weight-loss drugs could reduce the risk of developing or dying from cancer by up to 30%, according to a series of studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UN Warns 90% Chance of El Nino as Extreme Weather Looms

The United Nations’ climate agency has warned of an increased risk of extreme weather due to an emerging El Nino pattern, with a 90 percent chance of it forming by November, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Africa

Mozambique Says Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa at the weekend, according to the government’s media office. Efforts are underway to repatriate hundreds more.

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Public Health

Kenyans Fear US Ebola Quarantine Plan Amid Outrage

Residents near a proposed US Ebola quarantine site in Kenya have expressed concerns over potential health risks, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

Two People Shot Dead Amid Kenya Protests Over US Ebola Center

Two people were shot dead in central Kenya amid protests against a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola isolation center, the BBC has learned.

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Middle East

British Couple Lose Iran Appeal, Hunger Strike Continues

A British couple convicted in Iran of espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentence, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip.

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Middle East

Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Amid Partial Truce with Hezbollah

Israel continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, according to BBC.

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Music

Sabrina Carpenter Gets Restraining Order Against Stalker

US pop star Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man who allegedly tried to force his way into her home, according to court documents.

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Public Health

Google Seeks to Release 32M Mosquitoes to Combat Disease

Google has requested permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduce the population of disease-carrying bugs, according to a notice in the federal register.

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Movies

Backrooms Surpasses $81M as 20-Year-Old Director Sparks Ghost-Directing Rumors

A24's horror film 'Backrooms,' directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has surpassed $81 million at the box office, sparking speculation about ghost-directing despite co-star Mark Duplass asserting Parsons was '100% in control.'

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Nature

Italians Bemused by Milan Bull Mosaic Restoration

Italians have expressed confusion and amusement over the recent restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some questioning the absence of the animal's 'lucky-charm' testicles, according to BBC News.

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Conflicts & Security

Serena Williams Returns to Action at 44 for Queen’s Doubles

Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will return to competitive action after an absence of almost four years in the women's doubles at Queen's Club later this month, according to the BBC.

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Public Health

Three Ebola Vaccines in Development as Outbreak Fears Rise

Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has already killed nearly 250 people, according to the BBC.

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