The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 5,000 fatalities from its current Ebola outbreak, making it the country's most severe on record. Government figures indicate over 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
A Russian ballistic missile attack on a drone exhibition near Kyiv has killed ten people and wounded numerous others. The midday strike targeted an event attended by Ukrainian defence industry figures.
India faces widespread student demonstrations after alleged irregularities in the NEET medical entrance examination. Protesters demand a re-examination and accountability, challenging the National Testing Agency's credibility.
World chess federation president Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, is now subject to European Union sanctions. These measures include a travel ban and an asset freeze, impacting his ability to operate internationally.
