Guinea-Bissau has paused a hepatitis B vaccine study linked to supporters of former President Donald Trump to undergo an ethics review, delaying the trial as regulators assess safety and informed consent.
Karol Nawrocki, a conservative and Trump-backed candidate, has been inaugurated as Poland's president, potentially steering the country towards a more nationalist and traditionalist course, with a focus on strengthening NATO and maintaining EU relations while opposing EU overreach. His rise marks a shift in Polish politics, supported by U.S. conservative groups, amid some controversies.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Trump-backed Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's open Senate race, maintaining the seat for Democrats. This victory prevents Lake, a former TV anchor, from gaining elected office. The race, marked by debates on immigration and crime, was one of the most expensive congressional contests this cycle. Gallego emphasized his military background, while Lake leveraged her media career. The seat was vacated by Kyrsten Sinema, who had shifted to an independent status after breaking with the Democrats.