US Proposes Colorado River Water-Use Cuts for Three States
A US proposal would reduce Colorado River water use in Arizona, California and Nevada as reservoirs remain at historically low levels.
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Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as outbreak response struggles
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Congo has exceeded 1,500, with responders confronting a Bundibugyo-strain outbreak for which no vaccine is available, Al Jazeera reported.
Pakistan mine explosion kills at least 11, leaves dozens trapped
At least 11 people were killed and dozens were reported trapped after an explosion at a coal mine in Pakistan, according to Al Jazeera.
US State Department Accepts Blame for Africa Map Errors at AIDS 2026
The US State Department accepted responsibility after an official AIDS 2026 presentation in Brazil displayed an AI-marked map that mislabelled every African country.
France and Spain wildfires force about 330,000 evacuations
Wildfires in France and Spain have caused deaths and forced about 330,000 people to evacuate as record fire activity and another heatwave strain emergency services.
Cyanide traces point to possible cause of 15 elephant deaths near Amboseli
Kenya Wildlife Service officials say samples from elephants that died near Amboseli contained cyanide traces, with investigators examining whether farm chemicals entered the animals’ food.
Survey finds divided African youth views on USAID cuts
An African Youth Survey of nearly 5,000 people in 16 countries found 25% saw possible benefits from USAID cuts, while 46% expected harm, particularly to health services.
Russian missile strikes kill seven in Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv
Russian missile attacks killed six people near Kryvyi Rih and one in Kyiv on July 30, Ukrainian officials said, with two children among the dead.