Health and environment

An outbreak of listeriosis linked to recalled pasta products in 18 U.S. states kills at least six people and causes 25 hospitalizations. (NPR) (Health)

• https://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/nx-s1-5598279/listeria-outbreak-prepared-pasta
• https://www.health.com/pasta-meals-recall-november-2025-11843314

Law and crime

Bolivia's Supreme Court overturns the 10-year prison sentence of former president Jeanine Áñez, ruling that she should have been tried by a special judicial body responsible for cases involving officials and ordering her release. (AFP via France 24)

• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251105-bolivia-supreme-court-orders-release-of-jailed-ex-president-jeanine-anez

Law and crime

Japanese defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi says that troops were sent to Akita Prefecture after a series of more than 50 bear attacks since April, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 100 injuries. Governor Kenta Suzuki requested aid, saying that local authorities lack manpower to handle the situation. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/japan-bear-attack-army-12a2a3233790deeefd9ec379d0121f33