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A transit centre used in the Ebola response in a camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has burned down, dealing a setback to efforts to contain the outbreak. The United Nations reported the fire, which destroys key infrastructure for screening and holding suspected cases, complicating health workers' operations on the ground.

A tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly being struck by a projectile, in what is described as another Iranian attack on commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. Commenters are criticizing the US response, accusing the Trump administration of ignoring the escalating threat to maritime traffic and urging voters to act in the November election.

Kuala Lumpur has been ranked the world's most polluted major city, with haze pushing its air quality to the worst level globally, according to an air quality index. Singapore ranked third on the same list. The annual transboundary haze, typically caused by forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, has once again blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, raising health concerns and prompting calls for regional action.

The Saudi-led coalition says Houthi forces fired toward the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The claim, reported by Bloomberg, marks a serious escalation in the conflict, as Madinah is one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis have been fighting the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, and cross-border attacks have repeatedly drawn international concern.

Two police officers were shot in Tarrasa, Catalonia, while attempting to arrest a gang of so-called 'teloneros' — cargo thieves who cut truck tarpaulins to steal loads. Reports say the suspects opened fire, and one officer was also struck with a katana sword. The incident has drawn attention to violent cargo-theft gangs operating in the region.

The Portland Trail Blazers have fired a newly hired broadcaster after misogynistic and racist comments he had made surfaced publicly. The team moved quickly to cut ties once the remarks came to light. The incident has drawn attention to vetting practices for broadcast hires in professional sports.

The Portland Trail Blazers have fired a newly hired broadcaster after past misogynistic and racist comments he made during his teenage years resurfaced online. The team moved quickly to cut ties once the remarks came to light, and the case is drawing attention to how organizations vet new hires and handle resurfaced old social media content.

The Portland Trail Blazers dismissed a broadcaster just hours after announcing his hiring, after past racist and sexist social media posts resurfaced. The team reversed the decision almost immediately, drawing attention to how quickly organisations can act when offensive online history comes to light on the eve of a new role.