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New York Declares Measles Disaster Emergency as US Faces Worst Outbreak in More Than 30 Years

New York has declared a statewide disaster emergency over a growing measles outbreak, as the United States faces its worst year for the disease in more than three decades. Governor Kathy Hochul’s order came after the state recorded 108 measles cases through October 3, including 92 since July 15, with most linked to under-immunised rural communities. The emergency declaration, which remains in effect until November 4, expands access to measles, […]

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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Imported Infection From Congo Raises Fresh Regional Alert

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for seven years died in Nairobi. Health Minister Aden Duale said the patient had travelled from the DRC through Uganda before flying to Kenya on October 3 and later tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. The patient had reportedly been ill for about a month […]

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Takes UK Police to Court Over Search Warrants in Epstein Investigation

Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge against search warrants used by police to search his homes during an investigation linked to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The legal action comes months after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office and could affect how evidence obtained during the searches is handled. The 66-year-old was arrested on February 19, his birthday, and […]

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Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan in Rare US Military Death Penalty Case

US President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others. The decision, recommended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, could result in the first US military execution in more than six decades. Hasan was convicted by a military jury in 2013 of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts […]

today6 October 2026 8

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France to Close Up to 500 Schools as Student Protests Escalate and Clashes With Police Intensify

France is preparing to partially or completely suspend classes at up to 500 high schools as student protests over deteriorating education conditions continue to spread across the country. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said between 400 and 500 schools would be affected on Monday because security conditions could not be guaranteed. The closures follow several days of clashes between protesters and riot police. Authorities say 24 schools have been burned or […]

today5 October 2026 7

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Trump Unveils ‘Super Intelligence Force’ as America Faces Growing AI Safety and Security Concerns

US President Donald Trump has created a new federal taskforce focused on artificial intelligence, placing Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the centre of the administration’s effort to maintain US leadership in the rapidly developing technology. The new “Super Intelligence Force” will coordinate government engagement with AI companies, consumers, public-interest groups, religious organisations and critical infrastructure providers. The taskforce will also include Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon […]

today5 October 2026 8

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Norway’s Ministers Face Parliament Over Epstein Links as Government Scrutiny Intensifies

Norway’s parliament has begun questioning current and former foreign ministers over their links to Jeffrey Epstein, putting renewed focus on how the disgraced financier gained access to influential figures in the country’s political and diplomatic circles. Eleven ministers are being questioned about their knowledge of Epstein-related relationships and whether government safeguards were strong enough. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who previously served as foreign minister, appeared before the parliamentary committee […]

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Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery as Traoré Pushes for Greater Control of Mineral Wealth

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as the military-led government seeks to keep more of the value generated by the country’s gold industry inside its borders. The RAFFINOR-BF facility in Ouagadougou was officially opened by interim leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré on September 28. The refinery cost more than 11 billion CFA francs, about $19 million, and was financed mainly by the state through the National Precious Metals Company, […]

today30 September 2026 14

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Africa Faces Fresh HIV Concerns as US Aid Cuts Disrupt Mother-to-Child Prevention Services

Cuts and disruptions to US-funded HIV programmes are raising concerns that years of progress in preventing mothers from passing HIV to their babies could be reversed across parts of Africa. Health workers say interruptions have affected testing, treatment and follow-up services for pregnant women and HIV-exposed infants. A study involving 166 organisations across 46 countries found that 63% of groups providing services to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission experienced disruptions, while […]

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