Joe Panzarella defeated Nick Hellyar in a special election runoff to fill the District C seat on the Houston City Council, according to results reported Saturday night by the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday, warning of active community transmission as health workers intensified screening and contact tracing efforts.
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria during a joint mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
The event, “Together We Shine: An AAPI Multicultural Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary,” was organized by the City of Stafford in partnership with the Asia Society Texas Center and the Asian Chamber of Commerce.
The City of Austin has announced the winner of the 2026 Circular Austin Showcase, a pitch competition for local circular businesses focused on reuse and zero waste.
Pope Leo XIV has established a new Vatican study group on artificial intelligence as the Church prepares to release a major encyclical expected to focus on the ethical use of AI, human dignity, and global peace.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official overseeing scrutiny of antidepressants, COVID-19 vaccines and other widely used therapies has been removed from her position leading the agency’s drug program.
Kathryn Bernardo appeared amused when asked about her love life during a fan interaction at a grocery convention in Pasay City.
Vice Ganda expressed regret after announcing he will no longer be able to perform as a guest at Jessica Sanchez’s concert due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
The Philippines’ medal hopes were halted on the third day of the Karate One-Youth League Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena, as Ysabella Arwen Varias and Carl Caruana both fell short in their respective bronze medal matches.