THE REGISTER
the virus outrun our response — Al Jazeera
WHO warns Ebola is outrunning its response in the DRC as Trump orders Pentagon to scale back South Korea exercises.
An outbreak crossing three borders and a presidential post repositioning a Pacific alliance moved through the same morning — one with five outlets, one with nine, neither with a named human cost in common.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Trump orders Pentagon to reduce South Korea exercises
President Trump directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost and what he described as an inappropriate signal to North Korea. Trump posted the order on Truth Social, characterising North Korea as unthreatening during his presidency. The move raises questions about the durability of the US-South Korea alliance and the deterrence posture on the peninsula.
"The exercises are costly and they send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile to North Korea, which has been unthreatening and respectful as long as he has been president."
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Remember the Titans', has died at the age of 36. Her publicist confirmed the news on behalf of the family. Panettiere is survived by her daughter Kaya. No cause of death was immediately given.
"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her."
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Kushner Visits Israel Amid Ceasefire Collapse Talks
Jared Kushner arrived in Israel in August 2026 following rare direct talks with Hamas, as US-led efforts to revive a Gaza peace plan continued. More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire was agreed in October 2025, including at least 300 children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry — figures the UN considers reliable. Around 90 percent of Gaza's population remains displaced, and over 9,400 Palestinians are held in Israeli detention amid documented reports of abuse.
"More than 1,200 people have been killed since the ceasefire, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the UN."
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Navy Admiral Visits Lincoln After Sailor Crisis Reports
Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports that several crew members had attempted to jump overboard amid deteriorating mental health conditions on the ship. Family members of sailors had raised concerns about burnout and poor conditions during the vessel's extended deployment. Cooper described mental health as a priority, though the visit came after the situation had already drawn public attention.
"Family members of sailors aboard the Lincoln have expressed concern about their mental health deteriorating due to the conditions."
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DRC Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in History
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people across six provinces, making it the deadliest in the country's recorded history. Nearly 5,000 confirmed cases have been reported, with spillover infections reaching Uganda, Germany, and France. The WHO and DR Congo's Institute of Public Health are coordinating the response, but health authorities say the virus is spreading faster than containment efforts can keep pace.
"Ebola is winning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — we cannot let the virus outrun our response."
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Indiana Flooding Kills Seven, Forces Evacuations
Severe storms across Indiana have killed at least seven people and prompted emergency rescues and evacuations across affected communities. Response crews are conducting damage assessments while residents remain at risk from continued flooding. Some areas face displacement with no immediate timeline for return.
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Tropical Storm Lala Leaves Hawaii With Widespread Damage
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm as it moved over Hawaii, but still caused significant destruction across the islands. At least several people were killed and more than 183,000 residents lost power. Over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed, with flash floods in the southern communities of Na'alehu and Wai'ohinu sweeping occupied homes off their foundations and prompting a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation.
"Flash floods apparently swept several occupied homes off their foundations in the coastal communities of Na'alehu and Wai'ohinu, near the island's southern tip."
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US-Iran Nuclear Deal Nears Collapse Amid Disputes
A memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran in June is approaching its expiration date, with negotiations stalled. Iran contends the Trump administration failed to meet its obligations under the agreement. Jared Kushner, serving as presidential envoy, has been involved in parallel regional diplomacy including talks with Egypt over Gaza. At least 50 people were killed in US strikes on Iran following a breakdown in talks after July 7.
"Iran is playing hardball, clearly furious at the Trump administration for, in its view, not fulfilling the MoU signed back in June."
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Israeli Minister Calls for Nightly Palestinian Killings
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on a podcast that Israel should kill 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza each night. The remarks were made while a nominal ceasefire remains in place. Ben-Gvir, who has previously been convicted of incitement, called for targeted killings and denied the humanity of Palestinians in Gaza. The statements were reported by Al Jazeera and the Associated Press.
"There are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn't live. They're not even people."
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Miss Agreed Deadline
A June ceasefire between the United States and Iran was meant to open the path to a broader agreement limiting Iran's nuclear program, but the two sides have failed to meet their negotiating deadline. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, leading Iran's delegation, and US counterparts remain far apart on core terms. The Iranian public and other parties to the memorandum of understanding now face an uncertain timeline with no deal in place.
"The countries appear far apart despite a ceasefire that was supposed to lead to limits on Iran's nuclear program and finish the conflict."
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