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Mexico confirms the first human case of screwworm myasis, a disease caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax fly larvae that develop in wounds and damage tissue. The patient is a 77-year-old woman from southern Mexico who’s stable and receiving antibiotics. Thankfully, infection risk remains low for tourists in areas with good hygiene.

Danish nose doctors want to remove nasal sprays like Otrivin and Zymelin from convenience stores and supermarkets, citing concerns about excessive use leading to addiction. Their professional society has asked the Danish Medicines Agency to restrict sales to pharmacies, as improper use can cause swollen mucous membranes and potentially permanent nasal congestion.

President Trump claims the US is having good conversations with China despite slapping them with 10% tariffs. Meanwhile, China retaliated with a hefty 84% tariff on American goods. Trump’s diplomatic sweet-talk seems at odds with the escalating economic battle between the nations.

A Danish commentator claims that Iran is negotiating “with a gun to the head” – a metaphor suggesting the country faces extreme pressure during diplomatic talks. This colorful expression implies Iran’s negotiating position comes from vulnerability rather than strength, likely referencing international sanctions or threats.

A Tunisian court has harshly punished opposition figures with prison sentences ranging from 13 to 66 years. The government’s crackdown on dissent has swept up leaders, businesspeople, and activists—even sending one man to jail for 50 days over threatening messages to a politician.

Trump aims to ease termination of federal employees who don’t “promote” his interests through Project 2025. This ambitious initiative includes reinstating the Schedule F Executive Order, which would reclassify certain federal workers as political appointments, making them easier to remove if they don’t align with administration goals.

Russia’s UN representative Vasilij Nebenzja has declared that discussions about a general ceasefire in Ukraine are utterly unrealistic. The Kremlin previously accused Ukraine of violating temporary peace arrangements. Meanwhile, Western powers continue supplying Ukraine with military gear, further souring Russia-West relations as both conflicting parties maintain positions making peace seem like a distant fantasy.

The U.S. military is planning to significantly reduce its presence in Syria over the coming months, potentially halving troops from about 2,000 to fewer than 1,000. This “conditions-based” consolidation continues the mission of preventing an ISIS resurgence while reflecting Pentagon initiatives to streamline regional military presence—a move that has historically been controversial in the Arab…

Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, has warned German tourists that vacationing in Denmark might be a pricey affair. While specific details weren’t provided, the high costs likely refer to expensive tickets, parking fees, food, drinks, and other tourist expenses that make Denmark a wallet-draining destination.

Iran and the US have scheduled meetings to discuss a new nuclear deal, attempting to reach an agreement after the US withdrew from the previous nuclear security agreement in 2018 under President Trump’s administration. These negotiations are part of ongoing efforts to restore diplomatic relations regarding Iran’s nuclear program.