UK Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Slowing Huntington’s Disease with Brain Injections – 9/25/2025, 12:25:05 PM

The latest world news as of September 25, 2025, includes major developments in international politics, regional conflicts, and scientific breakthroughs.

• Chinese Premier Li Qiang represents China at the UN, continuing a trend of President Xi Jinping reducing his overseas travel and delegating high-profile international appearances to trusted officials[4].
• Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus made controversial comments in New York, stating that Bangladesh-India relations are strained, citing India’s opposition to last year’s student protests that led to the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina[4].
• US-Russia tensions over Ukraine remain high, with renewed calls for an end to hostilities and discussion of changing US policy under Donald Trump, which is putting pressure on Europe to resolve the conflict[8][9].
• France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty on a key charge relating to alleged campaign financing from Libya’s Gaddafi in 2005, though he denies all allegations[8].
• UK scientists have slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease for the first time, using direct brain injections, marking a significant advance though a cure remains elusive[8].
• Malawi’s ex-president Peter Mutharika has returned to power in a decisive election victory, following economic challenges under the previous administration[8].
• Italy has sent a navy ship to protect a Gaza-bound flotilla after a drone attack, demanding assurances from Israel for the safety of the convoy to the Palestinian territory[8].
• China is now considered more influential than the US in Southeast Asia, as US policies under Trump have eroded American influence, according to a report by the Lowy Institute[4].
• North Korea is confirmed to have four uranium enrichment facilities for nuclear weapons, heightening concerns over its atomic capabilities[9].
• Iran is rebuilding missile sites previously destroyed by Israel, but experts note key components missing from the reconstruction[9].
• A Texas man faces execution for the murder of a 13-month-old girl, an act allegedly committed during an exorcism[4].
• Jimmy Kimmel returned to air with record ratings, attracting 6.3 million viewers and marking a 343% jump in viewership following his late-night show’s comeback[4][8].
• A Chinese architect known for ‘sponge city’ concepts, Yu Kongjian, died in a plane crash in Brazil[8].
• Singapore is preparing to execute a Malaysian citizen this week, amid ongoing debate about capital punishment[9].
• Powerful Typhoon Ragasa is approaching landfall, battering Hong Kong and southern China[9].

These headlines reflect ongoing geopolitical shifts, scientific advancements, and social controversies across the globe.