The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan has risen to 34, with significant damage reported to infrastructure, including nine ports experiencing liquefaction and cracks, and the 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle sustaining damage. The Japanese Red Cross Society has begun accepting donations to aid recovery efforts, while some semiconductor-related businesses are resuming operations.
Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces a rapidly escalating outbreak with a death toll nearing its worst on record.
Taco Bell's parent company reports that sales are recovering following a cyclospora outbreak that impacted foot traffic. The company has been working to restore sales and customer confidence after the foodborne illness incident.
Nearly half of those killed were caught up in two major incidents: Nippon Paper Industries' paper mill, which suffered major structural damage, and Aeon's shopping mall, where a possible gas explosion occurred
Hundreds of elderly people slumbered on thin mats on the hard lobby floor at a community centre in Uki city as they sought relief from the punishing heat.
Taco Bell is offering a $1 Mexican pizza and other lettuce-free deals to regain customer trust and foot traffic, which dropped over 20% following a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Yum Brands announced mixed financial results but provided no update regarding the cyclospora outbreak linked to its Taco Bell restaurants and its potential impact on the business.
Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.
Opposition groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expressing fury as President Tshisekedi appears to be moving closer to securing a third term in office.
A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a new referendum law, a decision that is intensifying the debate around a potential third term for the current leadership.
An inspection of clinics in Congo revealed that staff had failed to report some suspected Ebola cases to central authorities, highlighting the challenges faced by overstretched surveillance teams.
A cyclospora outbreak, which has caused over 16,000 cases of parasitic illness, has led 40% of Americans to report buying or eating less fruit and vegetables.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has rapidly spread, becoming the second-deadliest in history with the death toll surpassing 1,500. Health officials continue to struggle to contain the disease's rapid transmission.
A recent earthquake in Japan's 'Silicon Valley' region has caused significant disruptions to the global automotive and chip supply chains. Sony is set to begin a phased restart of its quake-hit sensor plant, as the death toll from the quake reaches 34.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged past 3,500 cases, making it the second-largest and second-deadliest in the history of the virus. With over 1,500 deaths, the outbreak is also noted as the fastest-growing, posing significant challenges despite vaccine efforts.
Singapore has recorded its highest number of measles cases in six years, with 40 infections including three vaccinated individuals. Experts state that the country's high vaccination coverage helps keep the risk of a large outbreak low despite the global increase in cases.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appealed for calm and extended curfews to new areas as the death toll from recent violence has risen to three.
Congo and Rwanda are in disagreement over the protocol designed to disarm Rwandan rebels, an issue central to a peace deal signed by both nations in Washington last year.
A report from The Tablet discusses an 'epidemic of neglect' prevalent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, pointing to systemic issues within the country.
Serbian Agriculture Minister Dragan Glamocic announced that the outbreak of African Swine Fever is currently under control. He urged farmers to continue maintaining necessary preventative measures.
A massive cull of sheep and goats on the Greek island of Lesvos, due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, is threatening the livelihoods and traditional way of life for its residents.
Social media platforms like X and TikTok are seeing a surge in conspiracy theories linking a Cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms' donation to a Trump-linked PAC.
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases is being tracked by US states and the federal government, with experts stating it reveals vulnerabilities in the nation's food safety system amid cuts to public health funding.
The death toll from the recent earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, with rescuers continuing to search damaged areas. The quake has also led to the suspension of operations at several auto and chip factories.
Officials in Southwest France have expressed cautious optimism, describing the current day as the 'first somewhat optimistic day' since the outbreak of wildfires. This comes as firefighters continue to battle the blazes, which have forced many, including an Irish family, to evacuate.
The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture remains at 34, with rescuers continuing to search for survivors and authorities warning of potential aftershocks.
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 34, authorities announced today, with thousands of residents now also facing sweltering heat. The disaster management office in Kumamoto prefecture, where the earthquake struck, said seven more bodies had been pulled from the rubble of a shopping centre in […]
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Michigan continues to be severely affected by a Cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 10,000 cases reported across 41 states, and new signs indicate the outbreak in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions may be reaching its peak.
A new study suggests that between 2,000 and 5,000 metric tons of undeclared uranium may have been extracted and exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo to China between 2000 and 2024, potentially via the cobalt supply chain.
Junior Genius Childcare Limited reached a settlement with a child who fell ill after a suspected E.coli outbreak that led to the facility's brief closure in 2017.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, with the death toll climbing to at least 28. Authorities are racing to find survivors amidst dozens of aftershocks, with fears of gas leaks causing mall explosions following the quake.
A Cyclospora outbreak reportedly tied to Taco Bell is expected to draw investor attention away from Yum Brands' projected strong second-quarter earnings, as updates on the outbreak become a key focus.
A curfew has been extended indefinitely in parts of Nepal bordering India, following an outbreak of violence. Prime Minister Shah expressed grief over the incidents.
U.S. health authorities have recalled over 19 million eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak originating from Texas, which has caused illness in nearly 100 people and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states.
