"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
President Trump stated Iran "badly" wants a deal to de-escalate Middle East hostilities, but expressed doubt about their worthiness and ability to honor an agreement. He also mentioned U.S. forces "hit [Iran] very hard" in retaliation for recent actions.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for a second night, leading to a dramatic drop in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The US reports hitting 90 military targets, while Iran claims 14 deaths and retaliatory strikes on US assets.
Following a day of escalating attacks, the US launched a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure and air defense systems. Iran confirmed retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd spreading misinformation about Ebola in Bunia, DR Congo. Rumors claimed the coffin was empty or the Red Cross sought money, leading to assaults with spades and machetes. This incident highlights a pattern of resistance to Ebola control measures fueled by false claims.
A Singaporean couple, David and Ally, face the agonizing possibility of losing their adopted son, Marcus, who is believed to have been trafficked from Indonesia. At least 20 babies are alleged to have been illegally bought in Indonesia for adoption in Singapore, with nearly two dozen people on trial in West Java. The case highlights child trafficking issues in Indonesia and raises questions about Singapore's vetting processes.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo who believed rumors that a coffin was empty and the Red Cross was involved in a money-making scheme. This incident is part of a series of attacks fueled by misinformation about Ebola, including claims that the virus doesn't exist or that health workers are harming patients.
