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US Imposes Travel Ban on Congo as Ebola Cases Surge Past 1,900 and American Patients Are Evacuated to Germany

The United States has banned its citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from returning on commercial flights and imposed strict quarantine requirements, as the Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo

July 14, 2026

Whats New

Vucic Becomes First Serbian President to Attend Bastille Day Parade in Paris

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is in Paris to attend the military parade marking France’s National Day on July 14, becoming the first Serbian head of state in history to be invited to

July 14, 2026

Serbia

EU Ambassador Urges Macedonia to Seal Electoral Reform Deal as €4.2 Million Hangs in Balance

EU Ambassador to Macedonia Michalis Rokas expressed hope on Monday that political parties would reach consensus on amendments to the Electoral Code, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize the disbursement

July 14, 2026

Macedonia

US Inflation Likely Cooled in June, but Iran War Risks Keep Fed on Edge

US consumer inflation is expected to have slowed in June, with economists forecasting the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year over year, down from May’s 4.2% peak, the largest annual increase since

July 14, 2026

Business

Federal Appeals Court Revives 500+ Tylenol Autism Lawsuits, Overturning Expert Testimony Exclusion

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a district judge improperly excluded expert testimony from three prominent doctors, including the dean of Harvard’s

July 14, 2026

Whats New

DOJ Launches Grand Jury Investigation into UAW President Shawn Fain Over Alleged Misuse of Authority

The Department of Justice has opened a federal grand jury investigation into United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, subpoenaing the union’s court appointed monitor as prosecutors probe allegations that Fain improperly used

July 14, 2026

Politics

South Carolina Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister as Temporary Senate Replacement

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to temporarily fill his vacant US Senate seat on Monday, preserving Republicans’ narrow 53-47 majority

July 14, 2026

Politics

Trump Resets War Powers Clock, Claiming New 60 Day Window as Congress Fumes Over Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a move his administration interprets as opening a fresh 60 day window to conduct military operations

July 14, 2026

Politics

Guardian Angel of Hormuz: Trump’s Shock Proposal to Take Over, and Get Paid for, the World’s Most Vital Waterway

President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States would “probably take over” the Strait of Hormuz and should be financially compensated for guarding the vital waterway, dramatically escalating his rhetoric

July 13, 2026

Politics

Slaven Bilić Returns as Croatia Coach After Dalić’s Historic Era Ends

The Croatian Football Federation has appointed Slaven Bilić as the new head coach of the national team, bringing the 56 year old back to the bench he left in 2012 to succeed

July 13, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Slovenian Coach Aleksander Sekulić Takes Over FC Barcelona After ABA League Triumph

Slovenian basketball strategist Aleksander Sekulić has been appointed as the new head coach of FC Barcelona, marking a meteoric rise for the 48 year old who just weeks earlier led Dubai Basketball

July 13, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

US Secretary Rubio Welcomes Montenegro’s NATO Commitment on Statehood Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended warm congratulations to the people of Montenegro on July 13, 2026, commending the country’s reaffirmed commitment to NATO as a trusted ally and partner in

July 13, 2026

Montenegro