Yemen’s Houthi fighters have seized control of the Red Sea coast, threatening a vital maritime corridor and triggering a spike in oil prices. Meanwhile, the Ebola virus continues its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 3,300 fatalities reported amid significant international aid withdrawals. In the UK, Parliament rejected a bill to legalize assisted dying, highlighting deep divisions between disability rights advocates concerned about coercion and those seeking end-of-life autonomy. Global economic shifts remain in focus as the BRICS summit convenes in Delhi, representing nearly half the world’s population and seeking to challenge Western-dominated financial institutions. Additionally, the Atlantic hurricane season has reached a record-breaking quiet period due to a powerful El Niño, while the Manchester Museum has removed an ancient Egyptian mummy from public display to align with evolving ethical standards regarding ancestral remains.
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