A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has killed at least 68 people and left thousands displaced. Aid deliveries and medical care have been slowed by landslides, damaged hospitals and continuing aftershocks.
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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the deadliest in the country’s history. Health officials say the Bundibugyo outbreak is spreading at an exceptional pace, with no approved vaccine currently available.
A Polish tourist bus overturned on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more. Police said preliminary information suggests the driver likely fell asleep and has been taken into custody.
At least five people have died in Indiana after severe storms brought record rainfall and widespread flooding. Emergency crews rescued dozens of people and pets as officials urged residents near the White River to evacuate.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent nearly nine months at sea, prompting concern from families, lawmakers and military experts about crew strain. The Navy and Pentagon say reports of poor conditions and worsening mental health have been misrepresented.
France’s Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15, citing free expression and privacy concerns. The same court upheld a law allowing assisted dying under strict conditions.
Investors who put nearly $1.2 million into Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind allege the company’s founders misled them about products, partnerships and Gomez’s role. The federal lawsuit seeks rescission of the investment, damages and costs.
Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture killed at least four people, flooded roads and rail lines, and stranded thousands of travelers. Authorities downgraded the highest-level rain warning Friday but said flooding and landslide risks remained.