Singapore's measles cases reach six-year high, three vaccinated cases among 40 infections

Singapore recorded 40 measles cases so far this year, the highest annual total since 2020. Officials said three infected people were fully vaccinated. Experts noted that the rise is due to a global resurgence. Professor Hsu Li Yang said, "the risk of large sustained outbreaks here is very negligible."

Mamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this week that he supports reparations efforts in New York City. He told Charles M. Blow, "I can't give you an answer in advance of them." The mayor said he must wait for the racial equity commission’s report before he can commit to any monetary payouts.

Letter: Capita and the civil service pension debacle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is right to challenge Britain's dependence on outsourcing. Capita’s failures left thousands waiting for payments, showing how outsourcing can go wrong. However, bringing services back is hard because civil service cuts hollowed out expertise. Whitehall now lacks the knowledge needed to manage these complex systems effectively today.

Royal Marine among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche in Pakistan

A ten-member team led by former Royal Marine Nirmal Purja is missing after an avalanche hit Pakistan’s Broad Peak on Thursday. Officials said the group lost contact after the slide on the 8,047-metre mountain. Authorities have started a search and rescue operation, using all available resources to find the climbers.

Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation

The Trump administration convened the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time on Thursday. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court three decades ago to remove from the United States alien terrorists.” The court is now reviewing the case of Nazira Haji Zada.

Children among eight dead in Russian strikes, Ukraine officials say

Eight people, including two children, died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine. Officials said a ballistic missile hit a private house near Kryvyi Rih, killing two girls. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Wednesday that Russia had been preparing for a massive attack, urging people to heed alerts.

The body snatchers: how a young Nigerian man was lured to London in an organ-trafficking plot

David Nwamini arrived in Lagos in 2016 to work as a street vendor. In 2021, his friend Friday contacted him from London, promising a job abroad. David then got a call from Obinna Obeta, who said he could help him move to the UK. David soon travelled to Abuja for help.

Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant

A court in Bolivia issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales on Wednesday. Prosecutors are investigating him for armed uprising and terrorism after he backed protests against the government. Morales said, "They will not intimidate us," as he faces these serious charges amid the country's deep economic crisis.

Ahead of electoral debut in Negeri Sembilan, Wawasan seeks to reclaim Malaysia’s political centre

Parti Wawasan Negara will make its electoral debut in the Negeri Sembilan state election this Saturday, August 1. The party is contesting four seats under the Perikatan Nasional banner. Secretary-general Saifuddin Abdullah said, “We want to serve all. Hence we need the support of all.” The party seeks broad appeal.