
Escalation of Sexual Violence in DR Congo Raises Alarm
Eastern DR Congo sees a sharp surge in conflict-related rape cases, intensifying fears over impunity, healthcare gaps, and displacement.

Eastern DR Congo sees a sharp surge in conflict-related rape cases, intensifying fears over impunity, healthcare gaps, and displacement.

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak becomes the deadliest yet, with reported deaths rising rapidly over the past three weeks.

Hospitals and communities across Flores have faced disrupted services after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake damaged buildings and triggered repeated aftershocks.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are rising at a record pace, challenging containment efforts and requiring urgent international support.

More than 14 people were injured when a microbus overturned near the Al-Dabaa Nuclear Energy School in Egypt. Emergency teams evacuated the victims, and an investigation is underway.

A man died in police custody at Clayton railway station after an armed confrontation, prompting an independent investigation by authorities.
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The FDA delayed the Food Traceability Rule, despite 15 years Congress required action to speed outbreak investigations and response.

Anthony Fauci’s refusal to voluntarily testify before another Senate panel keeps congressional scrutiny of the US COVID-19 response in the spotlight.

McKinsey argues that historical progress is far stronger than today's pessimism suggests, but future gains must translate into real opportunities for youth.

In Goalpara, several students fainted due to extreme heat and humidity during an outdoor Independence Day parade. On-site medical teams provided immediate triage, and affected students are stable.

Eastern Congo’s Ebola response faces strain as surveillance, contact tracing, and labs struggle amid conflict and mobility.

A severe U.S. wildfire season has produced 12 firefighter entrapments and six deaths, the highest entrapment count in two decades.

More cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, prompting alerts for livestock owners and emphasizing the need for vigilance.

The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on track to become the deadliest in history, with cases spreading rapidly.

WHO recorded more than 10,000 attacks on health care since 2018, but it says not a single case entered accountability systems.

Sony and TSMC are planning a major investment in next-generation image-sensor production, strengthening Japan’s advanced semiconductor capabilities.

Japan’s major manufacturers grew more confident in August as strong semiconductor demand helped improve business sentiment across the industrial sector.

Philips reported 4% comparable sales growth in Q2 2026, but orders fell 1% amid delayed U.S. contracts and pressure in China.

Dutch payments company Adyen raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 21–23% after stronger first-half results and recent acquisitions.

Eczema, delayed allergen introduction, and early antibiotic use are identified as major risk factors for childhood food allergies, guiding preventive care strategies.

An Alberta surgical team is leading Canada in complex hernia care, using advanced techniques and a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes.

Veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has left the agency months after a medical emergency cut his Crew-11 mission short, marking the end of a distinguished career.

Scientists are tracking harmful algae blooms and bacterial threats in Georgian Bay, highlighting the impact of warming waters and the need for vigilant monitoring.

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in Bas-Uele.