At least seven Palestinians, including two women, were killed and fifteen others injured in an Israeli attack on a refugee camp in Gaza City. Palestinian health officials reported the casualties following the strike on the densely populated area.
A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its effectiveness and low cost, the Dutch Ministry of Health has reportedly refused to adjust the legislation necessary to allow for its prescription.
The Japanese meteorological service has announced the official start of El Niño, with significant global climate consequences expected. The phenomenon involves the warming of Pacific Ocean waters along the equator and is predicted to reach its peak in December.
Gasunie has expressed concerns that gas reserves in the Netherlands may not be replenished in time for the upcoming winter. The national gas infrastructure company warns that storage levels could fall short of necessary targets to ensure supply.
Authorities in Hong Kong are prosecuting seven individuals and two companies following a fatal fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last year. The charges, linked to renovation work at the site, include manslaughter, money laundering, and tax evasion.