Russians are withdrawing cash from banks amid fears of Kremlin measures to seize savings, with 286.4 billion roubles taken out in early August alone.

Moderna and Merck have reported promising results for their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, Intismeran, which reduced melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials. The interim findings support potential regulatory approval, with thousands of high-risk patients projected to benefit from the treatment next year.

The Israeli Defence Forces have admitted to firing on a car sheltering five-year-old Hind Rajab, whose family was killed while fleeing violence in Gaza City.

PA financial crisis: No budget for ‘essential services’ as the PA’s capacity to maintain infrastructure, education, and health declines.

Forcible military recruitment in Ukraine has escalated into violence, with incidents of “busification” reported, where men are ambushed on the street and taken to mobilisation centres. Attacks on recruitment officers have surged, with over 600 recorded since the war began, highlighting public discontent.

Investigations continue into an Air India Airbus A320 incident, with one pilot testing positive for marijuana after a mid-air plunge injured 24 people.