Number of dead in Gaza reaches 63,000, health ministry says – as Israel declares city a combat zone | World News

Rescuers have recovered 370 bodies from a landslide in the remote village of Tarasin, Sudan, after severe rainfall caused the disaster, with the UN estimating up to 1,000 fatalities. Local residents, along with the Sudan Liberation Movement, are conducting recovery efforts as aid agencies remain unable to access the area, amidst an ongoing conflict that has devastated Darfur. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal mortgage fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, following allegations from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte that she misrepresented properties to secure lower mortgage rates. Cook, who was fired by Trump over these claims and is now suing him, argues that any inconsistencies were previously disclosed and should not justify her dismissal. Want More Context? 🔎

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated during a Senate Finance Committee hearing that he does not know the number of Covid-related deaths in the U.S., despite CDC data indicating over 1.2 million fatalities. The hearing took place on September 4, 2025, with Senator Mark Warner pressing him on this critical issue. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 15 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed by health officials in the central Kasai province, where 28 suspected cases are recorded. The World Health Organization is working to control the spread, with a stockpile of treatments including 2,000 doses of the effective Ervebo vaccine available. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Trump discussed economic cooperation, trade, and critical minerals during their fourth conversation since Trump's re-election, highlighting their nations' strong relationship and shared security interests. Albanese also participated in a virtual meeting with global leaders, reaffirming support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and committing to work for peace on Ukraine's terms. Want More Context? 🔎

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse gathered on Capitol Hill, urging the Trump administration to release information related to his sex trafficking investigation, backed by Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. They demanded accountability for their experiences, while new documents released by the Oversight Committee provided little new information, yet the moment was seen as a vital opportunity for justice. Want More Context? 🔎