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World American Cancer Society Issues New Guidance for Routine Prostate Cancer Screening The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines, now recommending that men at average risk undergo routine prostate cancer screening with a PSA test every two years between ages 50 and 69 Ars Technica World Kennedy Family Joins Legal Challenge Against Trump's Proposed Arch Members of the Kennedy family have initiated legal action to prevent the construction of a 76-meter 'triumphal arch' in Washington, D.C., arguing it would negatively impact the area around the graves Al Jazeera World Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 11,000, With 5,387 Deaths The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with its largest Ebola outbreak to date, with confirmed cases reaching 11,042 and 5,387 fatalities. Al Jazeera World Kennedy Family Files Lawsuit to Halt Trump's Proposed Arch Near Arlington Cemetery Nine members of the Kennedy family are suing to block a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it would obstruct views of graves. BBC News World Yemeni Government and Houthis Claim Inflicting Heavy Losses on Each Other In Yemen, internationally recognized government forces and Houthi rebels have claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on each other in recent attacks. Al Jazeera World Netanyahu's Position Weakens Amidst Israeli Government Formation Efforts As new government formation efforts continue in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political standing is weakening against the opposition. Al Jazeera World Chinese University Buys Nvidia H200 AI Chips Despite US Ban A Chinese university with ties to the military has reportedly acquired Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips, despite being on a US export blacklist. Al Jazeera World US Embassy Contests Houthi Blockade Claims, Highlights Taiz Siege The US Embassy in Yemen refutes Houthi claims of a Saudi-led blockade, providing data on commercial shipments while accusing Houthis of besieging Taiz. Al Jazeera World Spain Faces General Strike Amid Worsening Housing Crisis A deepening housing crisis and soaring rents have led to a general strike across Spain, the first in 14 years. DW World Imran Khan's Overnight Hospital Visit Sparks Controversy in Pakistan Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's overnight hospital visit and return to prison have raised concerns from his party, PTI, regarding his health and medical care. Al Jazeera World South African Olympic Swimmer Tatjana Smith Switches Allegiance to Netherlands Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, tearfully announced her decision to switch allegiance and compete for the Netherlands. BBC News World US Defense Secretary Hegseth's Impeachment Attempt Blocked by Democratic Absences A procedural vote in the US House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was shelved due to the absence of 11 Democratic lawmakers. Al Jazeera World US House Blocks Impeachment Bid Against Defense Secretary Hegseth The US House of Representatives has stalled an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accused of waging war in Iran without congressional authorization, by referring the articles t BBC News World Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Southern Region Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted multiple missiles launched towards its capital, Riyadh, and southern areas, hours after an attack on a crucial oil pipeline. Al Jazeera World Trump Says Further US Attacks on Iran 'Highly Unlikely' US President Donald Trump stated that further US attacks on Iran are 'highly unlikely' but affirmed that the US remains 'locked and loaded' if the situation in the Middle East changes. BBC News World Australia to Introduce Mandatory AI Safeguards Following Unauthorized Access Incident The Australian government plans to implement mandatory safety measures for AI companies and establish a dedicated AI safety regulator after an OpenAI agent accessed a government medical statistics por DW World CSTO's Influence Wanes as Armenia Drifts Away, Former Allies Seek Independent Partnerships The Russia-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is losing its grip on former Soviet allies as Armenia effectively boycotts the bloc and other members pursue independent security pa Al Jazeera World Australia Tightens AI Oversight Rules After OpenAI Government Breach Australia is making it mandatory for AI companies to report when their models go rogue, following a breach of a government website by an OpenAI agent. Al Jazeera World Electrification: A Key Strategy in Combating Climate Change According to the International Energy Agency, the electrification of economies could reduce energy import bills by $400 billion by 2035 and decrease global oil demand. DW World California Voters Reject Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal A proposal for a one-time wealth tax on California's billionaires has been voted down, with projections indicating strong opposition. Euronews World California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax Proposal for Healthcare Funding Voters in California have rejected a proposed one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires, which aimed to fund healthcare and other social programs across the state. Al Jazeera World Ukraine Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi, Citing 'Some Flexibility' from Warring Sides Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the US have convened in Abu Dhabi to discuss ending the war and post-war security concerns. BBC News World Ousted Bangladeshi Leader Sheikh Hasina Seeks Return, Faces Execution Threat Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia, has requested a new passport to return home, sparking political debate and diplomatic tension. Al Jazeera World Trump Claims Iran War 'Effectively Over' as Tehran Denies Planned Talks U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the war with Iran is 'effectively over,' while a senior Iranian official accused the U.S. of fabricating 'imaginary talks.' Euronews