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- 1Kenya confirms first Ebola case in traveller from DR Congo●Kenya reports its first Ebola case, in man who died after arriving from DR Congo
Kenya has reported its first Ebola case, involving a man who died after arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities are expected to intensify screening at border points and trace contacts to contain any potential spread. The case has drawn attention across the region given Kenya's role as a major travel hub.
- 2Texas GOP congressional nominee Brandon Herrera under fire over COVID comments●"On September 30, Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas’s 23rd Congressional District, took the stage for #
Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd Congressional District, appeared alongside Ken Paxton at a September 30 event as scrutiny grows over resurfaced remarks. In a 2022 podcast appearance, Herrera said he wished COVID had killed more "fat people," and other old clips have also drawn criticism as the November election nears.
- 3Kenya confirms first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak●Kenya records first Ebola case from Congo outbreak that has killed thousands
Kenya has recorded its first Ebola case connected to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an epidemic that has already claimed thousands of lives. The confirmation raises fears of wider regional spread in East Africa, where cross-border travel between Kenya and Congo is common. Health authorities are expected to step up screening and containment measures as concern grows across the region and internationally.
- 4Purina Institute to Present Nutrition Science at WSAVA Congress 2026●Purina Institute Brings Nutrition Science to the Global Veterinary Stage at World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2026
Purina Institute says it will bring nutrition science to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2026, positioning pet nutrition research in front of a global audience of small animal veterinarians. Details of specific sessions, speakers or studies have not yet been shared, so the scope of its involvement remains limited to the company's announcement.
- 5Calls grow to make oil industry pay for climate change●The oil industry should pay for climate change — and Congress should decide how
An opinion argument is being pushed in Washington that the oil industry should bear the cost of climate change damages, with Congress — not the courts or states — deciding how such payments would be raised and distributed. The proposal frames a federal legislative mechanism, such as fees or liability rules, as the appropriate route. It adds to ongoing US political debate over polluter liability and climate funding.
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Türkiye's space agency has signed two agreements at an international space congress, according to Türkiye Today. The deals are expected to expand the country's international cooperation in space programmes. No further details about the partners or the content of the agreements have been reported yet.
- 7Congressional Republicans open probe into Oregon environmental groups●Congressional Republicans aim to investigate Oregon environmental groups - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
Congressional Republicans are moving to investigate environmental groups based in Oregon, according to reporting from KOBI-TV NBC5. The story raises questions about which organizations are targeted and what alleged conduct lawmakers plan to examine. Details on the scope of the probe and any response from the groups have not yet been made clear.