At least 10 people were killed in a suspected drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a court building, the Eastleigh Voice reported. The attack comes amid growing concern over drone warfare in Sudan's conflict. In May, the United Nations reported that drones had become the leading cause of civilian deaths in the conflict, accounting for more than 80 per cent of civilian fatalities in the first four months of 2026, with at least 880 people killed.

A new report cited by Premium Times warns that without stronger climate and clean air intervention, the share of the global population exposed to the most dangerous PM2.5 concentrations could rise from 27 per cent in 2025 to 34 per cent by 2050. According to the report, decisive climate and clean air action could prevent up to 144 million premature deaths worldwide by mid-century, underscoring the health benefits of reducing air pollution and emissions.

According to a new UN report, the Myanmar army was responsible for the deaths of 702 civilians, including 153 children, over a six-month period last year. This report highlights the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region.

A new study has estimated that exposure to second-hand smoke contributed to 1.66 million premature deaths worldwide in 2023. According to the research, reported by IOL, children and women were among the groups disproportionately affected by second-hand smoke exposure. The findings highlight the ongoing global health burden posed by tobacco smoke beyond smokers themselves, underscoring the impact on non-smokers exposed in homes and other environments.

A missile strike in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, as reported by Al Jazeera. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of employing cluster munitions that disperse into smaller explosives upon detonation. This strike occurs amid reports of Russia experiencing economic difficulties related to the war.

Global cancer cases are projected to rise by 67 per cent by 2050, according to a report cited by the Eastleigh Voice. Lung cancer was the most common cancer worldwide in 2024, recording almost 2.6 million new cases and about 1.9 million deaths. The figures highlight the growing burden of cancer on health systems globally and underscore concerns among health experts about rising incidence and mortality rates in the coming decades.