Nathan Musa

Bangladesh measles outbreak kills hundreds of children

A worsening measles outbreak in Bangladesh has overwhelmed hospitals and claimed the lives of more than 500 children in just months. More than 500 children with suspected and confirmed measles cases have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country’s health ministry. Health officials say suspected infections have now crossed 60,000, with hospitals in…

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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon

Israel launched one of its heaviest bombardments in Lebanon since the April ceasefire, leaving dozens dead. At least 31 people, including children, were killed after Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The Israeli military said it struck over 100 targets linked to Hezbollah, including weapons storage sites…

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Fatalities confirmed after chemical tank rupture at Washington facility

Several people were killed and injured after a hazardous materials incident at an industrial plant in Washington state. Authorities in Washington have confirmed fatalities following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview. The incident happened Tuesday morning when a tank containing white liquor — a chemical used in paper production…

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Iran begins restoring internet access after month-long blackout

Internet services are gradually returning in Iran after one of the world’s longest nationwide shutdowns. Iran has started restoring internet access after a nationwide blackout that lasted almost three months, according to the country’s first vice-president, Mohammad Reza Aref. Global internet monitoring groups reported a partial return of online services on Tuesday, though access remains…

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