A sperm donor carrying a rare genetic mutation linked to cancer has fathered at least 67 children in Europe. Ten of these children have been diagnosed with cancer. The case has prompted renewed debate about the need for international regulations on donor sperm screening and limits on the number of children per donor.
Police in Washington, D.C. have heightened security measures at schools and religious institutions following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum.
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union to the United States. The move, introduced in Washington, is expected to have significant implications for transatlantic trade relations and may provoke responses from the EU.
Scientists have successfully synthesized borophene, a two-dimensional metallic material, on copper surfaces, confirming predictions made over a decade ago about the strong binding between boron atoms and copper. This discovery could have significant implications for electronics and energy storage technologies.
Researchers have created a new laser amplifier capable of transmitting data at speeds ten times faster than current fiber-optic systems, potentially revolutionizing telecommunications and data centers.
Australian farm productivity has significantly declined compared to previous decades, leading to concerns about the sector's global competitiveness. Experts and industry groups are urging comprehensive policy reforms across various sectors to address underlying issues that are not reflected in current high yield figures.
About 150 Palestinians, including 61 children, left the village of al-Qabun in the West Bank after a five-day campaign by Israeli settlers. Two of the settlers involved are under UK sanctions. The incidents occurred in the presence of Israeli police and army personnel. The Israeli military is investigating, and human rights groups report an increase in such incidents.
San Diego airport experienced technical problems before a plane crash that killed all six people on board, including a former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada and a well-known music agent. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, noting the absence of a flight data recorder on the aircraft.
A 39-year-old woman injured twelve people, six critically, in a stabbing attack at Hamburg's central railway station. Police believe she acted alone.
Fifteen trucks carrying World Food Programme aid were looted in southern Gaza, according to the United Nations. The incident comes as approximately two million people in Gaza face severe hunger and the risk of famine due to ongoing blockades restricting humanitarian access.