A recent fatality in Bangladesh has been confirmed as a case of the Nipah virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), though the organization believes the risk of international spread remains low. The patient died after being admitted to a hospital on January 28, where throat swabs and blood samples were collected, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The WHO announced the confirmation on Friday, providing details about the case. The organization's assessment indicates that while the virus is present, the likelihood of it spreading beyond the immediate area is minimal.
In other news, Germany is facing increased scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with officials warning of potential espionage and cyberattacks targeting the Bundeswehr, as reported by Euronews. This heightened threat environment comes after Iran designated the German military and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups" in response to the EU's decision to place Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its terror list.
Meanwhile, Iran and the United States have agreed to continue negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program, following indirect talks held in Oman, according to Euronews. The discussions, mediated by Oman, took place without face-to-face meetings between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The talks were described as taking place in "a very positive atmosphere."
In Dakar, Senegal, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf is helping approximately 20 girls return to education, as reported by Euronews. The program, located in the fishing village of Xataxely, combines surfing lessons with evening classes for girls who had previously dropped out of school or never enrolled. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities alongside recreational activities.
Finally, a New York federal judge took the rare step of terminating a case this week due to a lawyer's repeated misuse of AI when drafting filings, according to Ars Technica. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that extraordinary sanctions were warranted after attorney Steven Feldman repeatedly submitted documents containing fake citations. One filing was noted for its "conspicuously florid prose."
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