The family of a Nigerian woman, identified as Ms Yusuf, has expressed concern after she became unreachable following her arrival at Doha airport in Qatar. According to Premium Times, the family said this was her first trip outside Nigeria and that she had no friends in Qatar whom they could immediately contact. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and relatives are reportedly seeking assistance in locating her.

An eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcano located about 150 kilometres from Indonesia's capital Jakarta, has left approximately 270,000 people stranded as airports in the region extended their closures. According to the BBC, the volcano began erupting late on Friday. The disruption to air travel has affected large numbers of passengers, with authorities keeping airports shut amid the ongoing volcanic activity. Further details on casualties, damage, or the expected duration of the closures were not provided in the report.

A fleet of boat ambulances operating on Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga is delivering life-saving healthcare to remote island communities in Uganda, according to a report by John Musenze. Funded by Gavi, the vessels provide emergency evacuations and outreach vaccination services, reaching residents who would otherwise lack access to medical care. The report highlights operations on Koome Island, where the boats have become a critical lifeline for islanders in need of urgent treatment and routine immunisation.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile warship, has docked in Mombasa, Kenya, prompting questions about its presence, according to the Tanzania Times. The vessel is part of Carrier Strike Group 10 and has been operating within the U.S. 5th Fleet's area of responsibility. Its recent activities have included supporting Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East. The report does not specify the purpose or duration of the port call in Mombasa.

Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, according to Capital FM Business. The reductions are expected to fall mainly at the carmaker’s UK-based head office rather than across other operations. Details beyond the timetable, total number affected and the concentration at head office were not provided in the report.

Actress Ellen Burstyn, now in her 90s, spoke to The Associated Press at the Venice Film Festival about playing Marilyn Monroe in a new 17-minute short film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film, titled "Flesh Impact," imagines Monroe at 100 years old and is having its world premiere on Monday. Burstyn said Gyllenhaal proposed the unusual casting idea during a visit to her apartment, and the veteran actress reflected on the role alongside her long career in movies.