Australia Investigates Suspected First H5N1 Mass Bird Mortality Event
South Australian authorities reported more than 80 dead or sick greater crested terns near Robe in a suspected H5N1 mass mortality event.
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At least 24 dead after mass crossing into Spain’s Ceuta enclave
At least 24 people died as more than 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting a humanitarian and political crisis.
Nauru officially adopts indigenous name Naoero
The Pacific island country formerly known internationally as Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero, restoring an indigenous name displaced during the colonial period.
Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as outbreak response struggles
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Congo has exceeded 1,500, with responders confronting a Bundibugyo-strain outbreak for which no vaccine is available, Al Jazeera reported.
Pakistan mine explosion kills at least 11, leaves dozens trapped
At least 11 people were killed and dozens were reported trapped after an explosion at a coal mine in Pakistan, according to Al Jazeera.
US State Department Accepts Blame for Africa Map Errors at AIDS 2026
The US State Department accepted responsibility after an official AIDS 2026 presentation in Brazil displayed an AI-marked map that mislabelled every African country.
France and Spain wildfires force about 330,000 evacuations
Wildfires in France and Spain have caused deaths and forced about 330,000 people to evacuate as record fire activity and another heatwave strain emergency services.
Cyanide traces point to possible cause of 15 elephant deaths near Amboseli
Kenya Wildlife Service officials say samples from elephants that died near Amboseli contained cyanide traces, with investigators examining whether farm chemicals entered the animals’ food.