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New York child dies from measles in state’s first fatal case in 30 years
A child in rural northern New York died from measles, the state’s first fatal case in 30 years, state officials announced, amid a significant surge in measles cases nationwide.
‘Three-parent IVF’ was supposed to prevent mitochondrial disease. Studies are raising doubts
Studies are raising concerns about “three-parent IVF,” a technique intended to prevent mitochondrial disease, with emerging data showing unexpected reversion of defective mitochondria in some cases.
Race to rearm: Telford gun hall brings tank barrel production back to the UK
The UK has opened a factory in Telford to resume domestic production of tank and artillery barrels, ending a 20-year reliance on foreign suppliers following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Private Parking Code of Practice: Will it end ‘rip-off’ charges?
The UK government has introduced a statutory Private Parking Code of Practice to regulate parking charges, following cases where drivers faced excessive fees for minor violations.
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Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Armed forces from Somalia’s Puntland state attacked a federal government military camp in Galkayo, with regional leadership characterizing it as a security operation against alleged federal overreach.
Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
Malaysia stated it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives face danger, as government officials review a proposal announced earlier in the week.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has selected conservative Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate for October’s presidential election against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show
An oil spill from a U.K.-sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman has expanded dramatically to cover approximately 150 square kilometers, with thick patches reaching island shores and affecting a marine protected area.
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
The Trump administration revoked Brazil’s ambassador’s visa in retaliation for Brazil denying visas to U.S. diplomats and stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.
Italy waste workers help winner find €1m lottery ticket
Italian refuse workers recovered a €1 million lottery ticket discarded by a player who mistakenly believed it was non-winning after a two-day search through collected waste.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigerian President Tinubu orders an 80% salary increase for junior soldiers, bringing monthly pay for privates to $132 starting in September, as part of efforts to address widespread security threats.
4 stabbed in central London in what police believe was a mental health incident
Four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden area on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, and police indicated the incident appeared to be mental health-related.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed alarm over rising executions in Iran, citing at least 56 people executed on national security charges since March, including those linked to anti-government protests.
It’s official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center
CoreCivic has finalized a five-year federal contract to reopen a shuttered prison in rural Minnesota as an immigration detention facility, with an estimated annual value of $75 million.
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
South Africa’s foreign minister recommends new protocols for former heads of state’s international travel following ex-President Jacob Zuma’s controversial visit to India last month.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings held steady at 6.87 million in March while hiring improved, though the Iran war threatens to disrupt economic momentum going forward.