January 8, 2026

Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula in UAE Over Bacteria Concerns

The Emirates Drug Establishment recalls selected Nestlé baby formulas after Bacillus cereus bacteria found in raw ingredients. No illness reported so far. Parents advised to stop use and return products for refund.

January 8, 2026

Children in Gaza Resume School in Makeshift Tents After Two Years of War

After years of war and school destruction, children in Gaza return to classes in tents. Unicef runs basic lessons for 1,100 kids despite shortages and trauma.

January 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Bans Poultry and Eggs from France and Poland Amid Serious Bird Disease Outbreaks

Saudi Arabia has stopped importing poultry and table eggs from France and Poland. The ban responds to dangerous avian flu and Newcastle disease outbreaks to protect public health and its poultry sector.

January 8, 2026

US Man Wakes Up Speaking Fluent Spanish After Multiple Surgeries; Rare Brain Condition Suspected

Stephen Chase from Utah woke up speaking fluent Spanish after several surgeries despite limited knowledge of the language. Doctors link it to the rare Foreign Language Syndrome. The fluency lasts less than an hour and happens repeatedly at waking.

January 8, 2026

Australia Faces Worst Heatwave Since 2019-20; Victoria Braces for Catastrophic Fire Danger

Australia battles its worst heatwave since 2019-20 with Victoria facing a catastrophic fire danger rating on Friday. Temperatures soar over 40C while firefighters from multiple states struggle with blazes. Hume Highway closed, regional trains cancelled, and residents warned to stay safe.