COVID 19 Articles

Hamas has agreed to disarm in Gaza under a new diplomatic plan involving Israeli withdrawal, marking the first time the group has accepted such terms, though significant obstacles remain.

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 11 climbers caught in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. At least three climbers have been confirmed dead, with rescue efforts ongoing.

The U.S. is experiencing its largest Cyclospora outbreak ever, with the parasite affecting over 10,000 people in Michigan alone and cases reported across 45 states as of late July.

Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a collective border breach, though most returned within hours after facing expulsion orders and difficult conditions.

Western Europe’s wildfire crisis eased significantly, but danger shifted to Greece where strong winds drove flames through coastal areas, forcing hundreds to evacuate by sea.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples on Friday evening, injuring at least 26 people and causing significant infrastructure damage in the Campi Flegrei volcanic region.

Bill Pulte, acting director of national intelligence for two months, will hand over the role to Jay Clayton on Monday following Clayton’s Senate confirmation this week.

Australia combines Indigenous knowledge spanning thousands of years with modern satellite technology and drones to combat increasingly severe wildfires, an approach now gaining international attention.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure following backlash over a plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms, with major confederations threatening boycotts and demanding leadership review.

Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He was found at his home in the Bronx, New York.

Uganda contained its Ebola outbreak to 20 cases and two deaths since May, while the Democratic Republic of Congo’s toll exceeded 1,500, highlighting differences in preparedness and response strategies.

European law enforcement is targeting the Foxtrot Network, a crime organization recruiting teenagers across Europe to carry out murders for payment, with suspected links to Iran’s regime.