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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces since May.
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli military operations continued despite a ceasefire in place for over a year, bringing deaths since October 2025 to 1,580.
Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally
Thousands of antigovernment protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital, with authorities deploying tear gas and water cannons, resulting in hundreds injured and dozens arrested.
Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv three days before elections, demanding accountability for security failures preceding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calling for an independent inquiry.
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Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal care
Baby products company Frida is launching a personal care line for children ages 6 to 11, available at Walmart and Amazon, as the company expands beyond its core baby product offerings.
Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics
JPMorgan has become the 2028 LA Olympics’ first-ever global banking partner in a nine-figure deal, marking a major sponsorship commitment to the games.
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
UK households within 500 meters of 43 new electricity transmission projects will receive £250 annual bill discounts for up to a decade, with most payments starting early next year.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Group, will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February after the board could not reach unanimous support for his extension.
Spotify to introduce AI badge after fans make feelings ‘clear’
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge starting mid-September to highlight artist profiles that are AI-generated, aiming to give listeners transparency and help them make informed choices about their music consumption.
US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high
US credit card debt reached $1.26 trillion between April and June, approaching last year’s record high of $1.28 trillion, according to Federal Reserve data released Tuesday.
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI
Twitch users have criticized the streaming platform for allowing Amazon to use their content to train AI models through a default setting, though users can opt out of the feature.
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Water companies in England and Wales have been provisionally approved to increase customer bills by an extra £3.4bn over coming years to address infrastructure pressures and environmental challenges.
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct, has acquired luxury department store Harvey Nichols, which appointed administrators in June after facing sustained trading challenges.
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
Federal data released this week shows inflation slowing to a 3.4% annual rate, though prices remain elevated across groceries and fuel. Meanwhile, wage growth has cooled and retail sales declined in July, presenting mixed signals about the economy’s trajectory.
Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years
Housing investors report their lowest confidence levels in at least three years, citing elevated interest rates, rising insurance and home costs, and geopolitical concerns as primary obstacles to market activity.
Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
Venezuela’s interim government says it has freed 131 political prisoners as part of reconciliation efforts following the US-backed removal of former President Nicolas Maduro.