Two major disease outbreaks are dominating the health agenda. The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo and Uganda, with health officials racing to contain a virus that has no approved vaccine or treatment [PBS].

Meanwhile, the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record is sickening Americans at an alarming rate. Over 11,500 people are suspected to have contracted the parasitic disease this summer, with cases confirmed across nine states [Guardian]. Michigan is the hardest hit, with patients reporting bathroom visits up to 20 times daily [BBC]. Federal health officials have identified a new outbreak as well, with North Carolina investigating cilantro and parsley as potential sources [CBS News].

International shifts

Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned today, citing health reasons two years before his five-year term was set to expire [Al Jazeera]. In South Africa, President Ramaphosa won a temporary halt to an impeachment inquiry over the "Farmgate" scandal involving theft from his private farm [BBC World].

On the political front, former Senator Joe Manchin launched a new organization aimed at recruiting and electing independent candidates to Congress, signaling a potential shake-up in 2028 races [The Hill]. Democrats also selected South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar, edging out Nevada in a major shift from past schedules [Politico].

In military developments, Ukrainian drones struck Russian web retailer Wildberries in St. Petersburg [UPI], adding to ongoing tensions in the region.