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Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern DRC

Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC kills 65, with 246 cases linked to the deadly Bundibugyo strain. Cross-border movement and regional conflicts complicate containment efforts as Africa CDC urges emergency coordination.
Science & Education

MIT Researchers Create 3D Photonic Devices with Nanoscale Precision Using Implosion Carving

MIT researchers developed "implosion carving," a method to create 3D photonic devices with nanoscale precision, achieving sub-100nm resolution. Published in *Nature Photonics*, the breakthrough could revolutionize optical computing and biomedical imaging, though scaling and material stability remain challenges.
Politics

Ofcom fines pro-suicide forum £950k for failing to block UK users under OSA

Ofcom fined a pro-suicide forum £950k for failing to block UK users under the Online Safety Act, citing inadequate measures despite tech fixes. The case highlights enforcement challenges against decentralized platforms linked to over 130 UK deaths.
Business

Sam Altman Testifies Musk Proposed OpenAI Control to His Children

Sam Altman testified Elon Musk proposed giving his children control of OpenAI posthumously, sparking legal battles over corporate governance. A court denied Musk’s bid to block restructuring, citing insufficient evidence of harm.
Politics

Starmer and Streeting Meet Amid Labour Leadership Crisis

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer meets Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid escalating leadership crisis, as over 80 MPs demand his resignation and four ministers resign. A potential contest risks delaying NHS reforms and immigration policies, testing the party's unity ahead of the King's Speech.
Politics

Texas sues Netflix for data collection without consent, including children

Texas sues Netflix for violating privacy laws by collecting children’s data without consent, alleging deceptive practices and profiting from user behavior. The case highlights growing tensions over data transparency and corporate accountability in the tech industry.
Politics

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Over Alleged Cash Concealment

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment over alleged cash concealment in the Farmgate scandal, as Parliament debates a two-thirds majority required under Article 88. The case highlights tensions between accountability and political power in the nation's democracy.
World

Iran’s Enriched Uranium Lingers in Tunnels as Retrieval Stalls

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, totaling over 440 kg at 60% purity, remains unsecured in Isfahan tunnels despite U.S.-led strikes. IAEA reports and satellite imagery highlight retrieval delays, while Trump's conflicting remarks and stalled diplomacy deepen uncertainty over Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional security risks.
World

Trump deems Iran’s response to U.S. war-ending proposal ‘unacceptable

U.S. President Trump deems Iran's rejection of a war-ending proposal to halt nuclear work, lift sanctions, and free Hormuz 'unacceptable.' Iran demands compensation and Strait control, complicating ceasefire talks. Economic tensions and regional alliances heighten stakes as global oil prices soar.
Tech

Yarbo Robot Lawn Mowers Vulnerable to Remote Hacking

Yarbo robot lawnmowers face critical remote hacking risks, with a German researcher exposing 11,000 units vulnerable to control, data theft, and physical harm. The flaw highlights urgent IoT security gaps, as devices could be weaponized for attacks, prompting calls for stronger industry safeguards.
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David Lammy Presses JD Vance on Migration Concerns After Henry Nowak’s Murder

British Deputy PM David Lammy directly rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance, denying a link between migrant influx and Henry Nowak’s murder, as the case sparked transatlantic tensions. Lammy defended Britain’s justice system and rejected Vance’s claims, while the Nowak family urged against politicizing their son’s death.
Business

Crypto Markets Bleed in a Massive Drop Since FTX

Crypto markets plunged $390B, marking the worst weekly drop since FTX, as AI gains and macro shocks drive selloff. Bitcoin and Ether hit 17.3% and 22% declines, with corporate Bitcoin sales and ETF outflows amplifying the downturn.
Business

Two Roads to a Trillion: Anthropic and OpenAI Sprint to IPO With Opposite Strategies

Anthropic's efficiency-driven AI strategy, fueled by $47B annual revenue and $559M Q2 profit, positions it ahead of OpenAI's projected $14B loss in 2026, as the firm races to IPO before its rival. The race highlights a clash between capital-heavy scaling and cost-conscious innovation in the AI sector.
World

Deal on Paper, Death in Practice: 6,000 Oleshky Civilians Starving as Evacuation Goes Nowhere

Starvation grips Oleshky, where 6,000 civilians face famine as a stalled evacuation deal leaves them trapped. Russia’s blockade, drone strikes, and denied aid have turned the city into a death trap, with over 300 deaths reported. Volunteer efforts and international appeals highlight a worsening humanitarian crisis.