Author: Lester Holt

Lester Holt is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 25 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as NBC News, MSNBC, and The New York Times. Known for his clear reporting and insightful storytelling, Lester delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on national and global developments.

Somalia Facing Rapid Escalation of Diphtheria Outbreak

Health

Children Hit the HardestAuthorities and aid groups are raising alarm over a fast-spreading diphtheria crisis in Somalia, with more than 97% of infections affecting children. The bacterial disease, though preventable through vaccination, is worsening due to poor coverage and fragile living conditions. Spike in Cases ReportedDr Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed, director of Demartino Hospital in Mogadishu, noted a dramatic rise. “In all of 2024, we treated 49 patients, but in just the past four months of 2025, that figure has jumped to 497,” he said. Deaths have also risen sharply, from 13 to 42. National Figures Show Worrying IncreaseThe health ministry…

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Intense Heatwave Fuels Widespread Wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Environment & Sustainability

Scorching temperatures heighten fire danger Southern Europe is grappling with extreme heat and uncontrolled wildfires. In Spain, around 25% of weather stations reported temperatures exceeding 40°C, with Cádiz reaching 45.8°C on Sunday. Aemet, the national weather service, warned that while the heatwave is easing slightly, high temperatures will persist in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Fires devastate land and endanger lives According to preliminary Copernicus data, fires have consumed 348,000 hectares in Spain this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2022. In Portugal, 216,000 hectares have burned. Fatalities include four in Spain, including a firefighter, and…

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