International

The World Health Organization has warned that cancer cases are projected to double in the next 25 years, with the number of cases around the world potentially reaching 35 million by 2050. Rising healthcare costs and an aging population are contributing factors.

A homegrown catnip lotion has proven just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, offering a cheaper alternative for people in rural Uganda. The lotion could provide a sustainable solution in the fight against malaria.

Prosecutors in France have launched an investigation into the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator. The senator's remarks were described as 'utterly abhorrent and unacceptable.'

UK judges begin hearing appeal over Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era 'buggery law'. The law, created in 1925, criminalises anal sex between consenting men. An outcome is expected in three to six months.

A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter died while battling a blaze in the Savoie region. Wildfires have raged across southern Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.

Severe storms in China have killed 15 people, injured hundreds, and displaced tens of thousands. The country's leader, Xi Jinping, has urged 'all out' efforts to rescue those affected.

A devastating Israeli strike in Gaza has claimed the life of a prominent Palestinian aid official, Mohamed al-Wahidi, who was instrumental in organising public screenings of the World Cup across the enclave. The incident occurred moments before the kickoff of a highly anticipated Egypt-Argentina World Cup match.

Ukrainian drones hit 9 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov, with 19 tankers hit in the past 72 hours, as Ukraine intensifies efforts to isolate Crimea amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, a 41-year-old Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. Special Forces, died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death has sparked outrage, with members of Congress and advocacy groups demanding answers.

Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian doctor, is at risk of dying in an Israeli prison due to severe abuse and neglect. He is one of 56 healthcare workers from Gaza still being held in Israeli custody without charge.

A Ukrainian woman suspected of being behind a bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev has been found shot dead near Kyiv. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

A tanker caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway off the coast of Oman. The incident marks the latest vessel to be targeted in the region.

A recent poll reveals a significant decline in bipartisan backing for Israel, with growing opposition among Democrats and emerging divisions within Republican ranks.

A priest from the Society of St. Pius X expresses optimism that a future pope will welcome the group back into the Church, citing the example of Pope Benedict XVI. The group was excommunicated after ordaining four bishops without approval.

Cuba's third nationwide power outage since the start of the year has left millions without electricity, as the country struggles with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by a US oil blockade.

Carlos Giménez calls on White House to reconsider push to eliminate temporary protected status for Haitian migrants, citing Haiti's failed state and potential harm to US interests.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to US Vice President JD Vance's comments on Israel's national security approach, claiming many world leaders secretly call him to 'make deals'.

Typhoon Maysak has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate in southern China, with widespread destruction and flooding reported.

A White House report has branded the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution as radical activists who are untrustworthy, signaling President Donald Trump's potential move to appoint his own team. The report aligns with Trump's efforts to reshape cultural institutions.

Frontline workers in Congo threaten strike over unpaid benefits and dire conditions as Ebola death toll surpasses 500. The outbreak has spread to three eastern provinces, with response efforts complicated by the specific strain of the virus.