First human trial of experimental Ebola vaccine

The Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo faces a potential breakthrough as the Oxford Vaccine Group initiates human trials for an experimental vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, marked by reciprocal strikes and Houthi-led attacks on Saudi oil tankers that have driven global energy prices to $100 per barrel. In Europe, severe wildfires necessitate mass evacuations across France and Spain amid record-breaking heat. South Korea’s legal system recently finalized a record-breaking $640 million divorce settlement involving a prominent tech billionaire. Additionally, Indian youth movements continue to pressure the government over exam integrity, while Japan’s Prime Minister faces scrutiny regarding her minimal sleep schedule. Finally, the UK government explores regional decentralization through a new "Number 10 North" office in Manchester, contrasted by the inspiring global success of Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe.