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Emergency services are working at the site of a direct strike on the Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv. President Zelenskyy says one person has been killed and six injured, including three children. Russian forces also struck a medical facility elsewhere in the city the same afternoon.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have passed 8,000, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Health authorities and international aid organisations are working to contain the virus, but the scale of infections continues to grow, drawing global concern over the response effort and the risk of wider regional spread.

Severe flooding is dominating headlines worldwide, with striking scenes emerging from multiple countries. Residents have been seen canoeing through flooded New York streets and riding a jet ski through Bangkok's inundated roads. In India's Uttar Pradesh state, at least 56 people have died amid the disaster. Images of the chaos are circulating widely as extreme rainfall continues to affect cities across several continents.

An oil shock is putting fresh pressure on the global economy, with rising energy prices threatening to lift inflation, squeeze households and businesses, and weigh on growth worldwide. Analysts warn that higher crude costs could complicate central banks' efforts to bring inflation down while straining countries that depend heavily on imported oil.

Yemen's Houthi authorities say Saudi-led airstrikes struck a market in the city of Taiz, killing and wounding civilians. The reported attack adds to the long-running conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis, and comes amid ongoing international concern over civilian casualties and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Houthi officials say a strike hit a market in Yemen, causing deaths, and are holding the Yemeni government responsible. The accusation comes amid the country's ongoing conflict, and details about casualties or the exact location have not yet been independently confirmed. The claim has drawn attention as fighting between the Houthis and government-aligned forces continues to fuel civilian losses.

Indian stock markets dropped to their lowest levels in nearly six months as a deadlock in US-Iran negotiations pushed oil prices higher. Rising crude costs weigh on India, a major oil importer, fuelling concerns about inflation, import bills and corporate margins, which has driven selling pressure across the benchmark indices.

A new report finds the Philippines is the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, with activists and land defenders facing lethal violence while protecting forests, land and natural resources. The finding places the Philippines among the world's most dangerous countries for people documenting environmental harm, prompting renewed calls for accountability and protection of defenders.

Indian stock markets fell to their lowest levels in nearly six months as a standoff between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Rising crude is a particular concern for India, a major oil importer, since costlier energy weighs on companies' costs and inflation. Traders are watching for any signals of de-escalation that could calm both oil markets and equities.

A deadly strike has hit a market in Taiz, Yemen, killing and wounding civilians, according to Al Jazeera. Taiz, a city fractured by years of fighting between Houthi forces and their opponents, has seen repeated attacks on crowded civilian areas throughout the war. Details on casualties and who carried out the strike were not immediately clear, and residents described scenes of destruction at the busy marketplace.

Refugees in South Africa say they fear renewed xenophobic violence as a September 30 deadline approaches. It is unclear what the deadline refers to, but Al Jazeera reports growing anxiety among migrant and refugee communities, who worry they could become targets of attacks and that their legal status or protections may be at risk as the date passes.

In Manta, Ecuador — known as the world's tuna capital — fishermen are being recruited or coerced into drug trafficking, fueling a deadly wave of violence along the coast. Cartels are using fishing boats to move cocaine, and crews who refuse face lethal consequences. The Wall Street Journal's report on how the drug war has reached the fishing industry is drawing wide attention.

Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel is drawing criticism after arguing that people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. The comments, reported by Mother Jones, have sparked backlash online, with critics accusing him of downplaying civilian deaths in a conflict that has already generated intense international debate.

Wildlife authorities in California have reported catching poachers carrying loaded firearms and a headless deer in a forested area. The case is drawing attention because of the disturbing state of the animal and questions over how widespread illegal hunting is in the region. Authorities are expected to pursue charges under state wildlife protection laws.

Olive Garden has been forced to suspend its summer advertising campaign promoting unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks following a deadly outbreak that unsettled American consumers. Darden Restaurants, the chain's parent company, pulled the promotion-heavy push as food-safety fears spread. The move highlights how quickly a public health scare can force major restaurant brands to change marketing plans.

Police in West Palm Beach, Florida have publicly identified a murder suspect following a fatal shooting early in the morning. Local news outlets including WPEC and CW34 are reporting the identification, though details of the suspect's name and the circumstances of the shooting have not been included in available headlines. The story is drawing attention across local media in the region.