DST News: Houthi fighters have taken control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline following a rapid military offensive, further strengthening their hold over the strategically important maritime corridor.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed that Ebola has spread to another region in the north-west of the country, despite ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak.

The British Parliament has voted against proposed changes to the law on assisted dying. The legislation would have allowed adults with a life expectancy of less than six months to apply to end their lives, subject to a number of safeguards.

Leaders of the BRICS group of nations are gathering in the Indian capital, Delhi, for a summit expected to focus heavily on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, alongside growing global economic challenges.