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Zambia has officially declared an end to its latest cholera outbreak after five consecutive weeks without any new reported infections, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Health Minister Elijah Muchima confirmed that the final wave of the outbreak which began earlier this year resulted in 496 confirmed cases and 9 deaths. The last recorded case was identified in May 2025 in Kabwe District, located in the Central Province. “This is a significant public health milestone for the country,” Minister Muchima stated, adding that while the official outbreak status has ended, government vigilance will remain in place. Risk Remains Amid…

South African authorities have confirmed the re-emergence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus on two poultry farms the nation’s first reported cases since September 2024. The announcement was made through the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), based in Paris. According to WOAH, the virus was identified during routine surveillance efforts. The H5N1 strain, notorious for causing significant losses in bird populations and raising global health concerns, remains under close observation by health authorities due to its potential to mutate. While H5N1 rarely infects humans, officials have warned the public to stay vigilant. No human cases have been…

A new official portrait of former President Donald Trump has been mounted in the Colorado State Capitol following months of controversy surrounding its predecessor — a painting Trump publicly criticized as unflattering. The fresh portrait, unveiled this week, was painted by Vanessa Horabuena, an artist based in Tempe, Arizona, and known for her faith-inspired and patriotic artworks. The image, described by observers as crisper and more commanding, replaces a 2019 painting by Colorado Springs artist Sarah Boardman, which had occupied the Capitol’s presidential gallery for over five years. Tensions flared last spring when Trump blasted Boardman’s work on social media,…

A recent national survey has revealed a dip in public confidence in Finland’s pension system, underscored by rising uncertainty and demographic divides. The findings follow a methodological shift from traditional phone interviews to an online panel, limiting direct comparison with previous years’ data. According to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK), which commissioned the study, the results paint a picture of growing apprehension, especially among women and younger respondents under 30, who expressed deeper concerns about their pension outlook. “Uncertainty dominates the results,” stated Susan Kuivalainen, Head of Research at ETK, in a press release. “There are fewer strong opinions…

His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini has praised the conduct and academic dedication of emaSwati students currently studying at Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), following a positive report delivered by the university’s Vice Chancellor. During an engagement with the group of ten students, King Mswati expressed delight at the reputation they were building for Eswatini through their seriousness, discipline, and academic focus. “We would like to encourage you to work hard and be good ambassadors for other emaSwati students who would like to come and study in this big university,” the King said. “From your…

A tragic road accident in Egypt’s Nile Delta claimed the lives of 19 people on Friday, after a truck collided with a minibus carrying workers on a regional road in Ashmoun, a city in Menoufia Governorate. According to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Labor, the minibus was transporting the workers to their job site when it was struck by the truck, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle. Only three individuals survived the crash and were rushed, along with the deceased, to Ashmoun General Hospital. Local media reported that the injured are receiving medical attention, while authorities have…

A newly surfaced U.S. intelligence assessment has cast serious doubt on claims by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that recent U.S.-led strikes on Iran completely obliterated the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. According to two sources familiar with the report issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Monday, Iran’s nuclear capabilities were significantly damaged but not destroyed. The report concludes that Iran’s ability to enrich uranium a critical step in producing a nuclear weapon remains largely intact, and that its key nuclear infrastructure, particularly at the Fordo underground facility, survived the barrage of U.S. bunker-buster bombs.…

Amid the rugged heights of the Peruvian Andes, the ancient festival of Inti Raymi returned with full splendour on Monday, drawing thousands of spectators to the stone ruins of Sacsayhuaman near Cusco for a dramatic reenactment of the sacred Incan sun ritual. Celebrated annually on the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, Inti Raymi – meaning “Festival of the Sun” in Quechua – pays tribute to Inti, the revered Sun God and supreme deity of the Inca civilisation. This year’s festivities, observed on June 24, brought together hundreds of performers, many of Indigenous descent, who portrayed Inca nobility, priests, warriors,…

Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, unveiled his much-anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 collection on Tuesday in a vibrant, high-energy runway show at Paris’ iconic Pompidou Centre. This marks his fourth collection for the fashion house since taking the creative reins in 2023. The show merged high fashion with playful nostalgia, featuring models striding along a life-sized Snakes and Ladders board runway while pushing carts laden with Louis Vuitton’s signature steamer trunks. The runway was further animated by a rich display of handbags, duffels, and reimagined travel essentials—emblems of the house’s storied craftsmanship. The collection spotlighted a blend of contemporary elegance…

Seven Israeli soldiers were killed on Tuesday when an explosive device detonated beneath their armored vehicle in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) confirmed in a statement released Wednesday. The blast occurred as Israeli troops continued operations in the volatile enclave. According to IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin, rescue helicopters and emergency units were dispatched to the scene, but the mission to extract the trapped soldiers was unsuccessful. “This was a complex and difficult event. Rescue efforts were made, but sadly, all the soldiers inside the vehicle were lost,” said Defrin. The explosion marks one of…