Central African Republic Reports New Mpox Outbreak
The Central African Republic has reported a new outbreak of the mpox virus, which was previously only found in rural areas but has now reached the capital, Bangui. Health Minister…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Finance Minister of Liberia
Warrant Issued for Liberia’s Ex-Finance Minister Over $500 Million Scandal Liberia’s former finance minister, Samuel Tweh, faces an arrest warrant after being accused of involvement in a $500 million corruption…
DR Congo blames Rwanda for disrupting flights
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has accused Rwanda of messing with satellite navigation systems, which has disrupted flights in the eastern part of DR Congo. According to DR…
MP Says Thugs Took Over Southport and Exploited Families’ Grief
“Thugs” were responsible for the violence that injured 39 police officers in Southport, according to the town’s MP. The unrest occurred after a vigil for the victims of a knife…
Japan raises interest rates for the second time since 2007
Japan’s central bank has raised borrowing costs for only the second time in 17 years to try and normalize monetary policy in the world’s fourth-largest economy. The Bank of Japan…
Simone Biles leads USA to win gold in team gymnastics
Simone Biles led the United States to win the gold medal in the women’s team gymnastics event, marking the start of her “redemption tour” with her fifth Olympic gold. This…
‘Bachelor’ Star Hailey Merkt Dies at 31
Hailey Merkt, who was on “The Bachelor,” passed away at 31 after fighting cancer. On July 30, her Instagram shared the sad news with several photos. The message said she…
Mali army admits heavy losses in fight with Wagner group
Mali’s army admitted to suffering heavy losses during two days of fighting with Tuareg separatist rebels and al-Qaeda-linked militants. This admission is rare for the military and comes after the…
What’s wrong with swimming in the Seine?
The Paris 2024 Olympics planned for triathletes to compete in the River Seine, bringing swimming back to the heart of Paris. However, concerns about the water quality have caused the…
Tesla recalls cars due to unlatched bonnet alerts
Tesla is recalling over 1.8 million cars in the US to fix a problem with the alert system for unlatched bonnets (hoods). The issue means the cars might not warn…