In 2024, approximately 625 per 100,000 people from a population of 115 million were infected with TB, which roughly translates to more than 700,000 cases. ^[1] The Philippines has recorded the highest estimated tuberculosis incidence rate per 100,000 people across Southeast Asia since 2013, according to World Health Organization data. ^[2] The World Health Organization dubbed the Philippines the third highest country worldwide bearing the burden of TB in 2025, accounting for 6.8% of global cases. ^[3] A University of Birmingham-led study reported that the Galeas urine test correctly identified 92.2% of bladder cancer cases in a trial of 964 patients across seven urology departments in England and Scotland. ^[4] Imperial College London researchers said a trial of 67,000 patients found their software tool, which scans electrocardiograms (ECGs), identified up to 93% of heart disease cases. ^[5] Since overtaking Timor-Leste in 2013, the Philippines has maintained an average of 500 to 600 TB cases per 100,000 people annually for 12 years. ^[6] China's state media reported that the country had 1,288 GW of solar capacity at the end of July, surpassing coal's 1,285 GW for the first time. ^[7] France imposed fees on garments that do not meet environmental standards, targeting ultra-fast fashion, with fees ranging from €0.50 to €12 per garment and capped at 50% of the product's sales price. ^[8]