Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, allowing travel only for emergency cases. According to the Ministry of Health, anyone entering from Congo will face 21 days of mandatory isolation.
The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for large parts of southern Lebanon, declaring the areas 'combat zones' ahead of fresh strikes against Hezbollah, according to the BBC.
At least one person has been killed and nine others are still missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington, authorities said.
Canada has announced plans to order a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden’s Saab, shifting away from a competing option from Boeing, according to The Guardian.
A funeral has been held for Mohammed Odeh, believed to be the leader of Hamas’s military wing, who Israel said was killed in a strike on a busy area in Gaza City on Tuesday. Odeh’s family has reportedly confirmed his death, despite no official comment from Hamas.
The World Health Organization chief has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help tackle the Ebola outbreak, as Uganda closed its border with the neighboring country.
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV's apology for the Catholic Church's historic role in slavery, describing it as an 'act of moral courage' that was important in the global pursuit of 'truth, human dignity and justice', according to the BBC.
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates, according to BBC.
Senegal's national football team is positioning itself as a genuine contender for the 2026 World Cup, despite facing economic challenges tied to youth academy investments.
A former member of Germany's Red Army Faction (RAF) has been jailed for 13 years after being caught after more than 30 years on the run. Daniela Klette, 67, was found guilty of aggravated robbery and weapons violations.
A 21-meter golden statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is being removed over safety concerns, according to a West Bengal lawmaker.
Venezuela inmates have occupied the roof of a western prison and set fire to mattresses to protest alleged abuses, including shooting unarmed prisoners. This was reported by The Guardian on May 25, 2026.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed Ramadan Shalah Odeh, the new head of Hamas's military wing, according to the Israeli military.
A group of 19 women and children with alleged links to ISIL (ISIS) has returned to Australia, according to Al Jazeera. The government warned that those found to have engaged in criminal activity will face prosecution.
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon as Israel says it is intensifying operations against Hezbollah, according to Al Jazeera.