DEVELOPING: U.S.-bound birth control shipment spoils in Belgium, threatening African aid.

Breaking News: U.S.-bound Birth Control Shipment Spoils in Belgium, Threatening African Aid A stock of U.S.-bought birth control, meant for sub-Saharan Africa, has gone bad in Belgium. The contraceptives, valued at 9.7 million, were stored in a warehouse in Geel, Belgium, since July. An additional 20 truckloads of supplies were stored in the village of Kallo, but were found to be largely unusable due to improper storage. The spoiled birth control shipment was confirmed by authorities in the Flanders region of Belgium. The improper storage of the contraceptives in Kallo has rendered them largely unusable. This is a critical development, as the birth control was intended to aid women in sub-Saharan Africa. The U.S. had purchased the contraceptives as part of a foreign aid program, but the Trump administration scaled back aid earlier this year. The contraceptives were stuck in Belgium, and questions were raised about their fate. Now, officials are scrambling to determine the extent of the damage and how to proceed. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.