An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has led to flight arrival restrictions by the DHS for travelers from these regions. An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from an Ebola-hit region boarded in error, while Hong Kong issued a red travel alert for DR Congo.
Daishoin Temple on Miyajima Island, which housed Japan's 'eternal flame' for 1,200 years, was destroyed by fire. The sacred flame was salvaged and moved to a different location, with authorities suggesting it may have caused the blaze.
Israel has begun deporting hundreds of international activists who attempted to breach its naval blockade of Gaza, with all activists now deported. The treatment of detainees, including a video of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting zip-tied activists, drew condemnation from several countries including Poland, Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain.
The US has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two planes, escalating pressure on the Cuban regime. China condemned the US action, calling it a "big stick" policy and "unauthorised" sanctions, while Cuba's current president labeled the charges a "political manoeuvre."
Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered enriched uranium to remain in the country, complicating ongoing peace talks with the US. President Trump stated the war is in its "final stages" and is willing to wait a few days for Iran's response to the latest US proposal, while oil prices jumped over 2% following Iran's stance.
A Paris appeals court found Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228 people. This verdict marks a significant legal milestone in France's worst-ever air disaster.