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Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaignersThe third time Anna Liedtke was subjected to an illegal strip-search in Israeli detention, female prison guards forced her on to her knees, covered her mouth to stop her screaming and raped her, according to interviews and a criminal complaint filed in Israel.She described hearing male guards laughing during the attack, which she believes they watched and may have filmed. It took place in an area separated from the prison hallway by a partially drawn curtain that her attackers had left open. Continue reading...

Officials set up traps and electric fences after 14 break-ins recored in one town in two weeks, amid fears of a repeat offenderAuthorities are searching for a bear that sneaked into the home of an elderly couple and raided their fridge amid concerns it may be behind 14 break-ins across a Japanese town in the past fortnight.On Monday evening, Mitsuo Matsubara, 87, was confronted by a large Asiatic black bear when he went to investigate a noise in his kitchen. His fridge was open, and food was strewn across the floor. His wife called the police. Continue reading...

Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrongFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Victorian minister has broken ranks with Jacinta Allan over allegations involving the CFMEU, describing a report about alleged improper government interference on a hospital project as “alarming” and asking a senior official for assurances that no wrongdoing occurred.The Facebook post by the health infrastructure minister, Melissa Horne, is a public signal of fractures within the government over how to handle corruption allegations on infrastructure projects, less than five months before the state election in November. Continue reading...

• A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been identified across the United States, though the specific source of the contamination remains unknown. • Health officials are urging individuals to report all suspected cases of the parasitic infection to their local health departments to assist in tracking. • The situation is critical as identifying the source is necessary to prevent further infections and provide guidance on patient management.

• The CDC confirmed 843 cases of Cyclospora across 31 states as of July 9, 2026, while a separate, larger outbreak in Michigan has surpassed 1,562 reports. • Health officials have not yet identified a specific food source responsible for the infections, though the outbreak persists through the summer season. • This situation is critical as it requires urgent medical attention for severe dehydration and specific antibiotic treatment, such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuceWhat is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea?Federal health officials said they expect the outbreaks of cyclospora – a parasite that causes watery, explosive diarrhea – across the US to continue through August as they scour the food supply chain for the culprit.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified 1,645 lab-confirmed cases of the parasite; reported that 145 people have been hospitalized; and reported that they have a backlog of 5,100 cases that require more analysis, including interviews. Continue reading...

The reported infections are the latest in a series of health concerns at the federal immigration jail in AuroraAt least 12 people detained at a federal immigration jail in Colorado have contracted tuberculosis in recent days, according to testimony from inside the facility where dozens of others have reportedly been placed in quarantine.Those affected by the outbreak are also being made to endure their isolation without air conditioning, one detainee who has been at the facility in Aurora since December told the Guardian, through his partner, in a telephone call on Monday afternoon. Continue reading...

• The KOSPI index plummeted 8.95% to fall below the 6,800 level, triggering market circuit breakers due to a "chip shock" and leverage concerns. • Major semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix saw significant price drops, driving the broader market decline. • Amidst the volatility, private equity firm Hahn & Co. has secured at least 2 trillion won in uninvested capital after selling assets like Hanon Systems and SK Shipping's VLCCs.

• South Korea's bourse operator activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on Monday, July 13. • The emergency measure was triggered after stocks experienced a sharp tumble, driven by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. • This action matters as it serves as a volatility control mechanism to prevent panic selling and stabilize the domestic financial market.

Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars.A 20-year-old was arrested in the city’s north-west on Tuesday. Continue reading...

• ASEAN foreign ministers held an informal "icebreaker" meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, with Tin Maung Swe, the foreign minister of Myanmar’s military-backed civilian government. • During the discussions, the Southeast Asian bloc reaffirmed its commitment to the Five-Point Consensus initiative, a diplomatic framework aimed at ending violence and restoring peace. • The meeting follows a recent rejection of the Five-Point Consensus by Myanmar’s military-dominated parliament, highlighting the ongoing tension between the junta and regional diplomats.

• On July 13, Japanese and South Korean stock markets experienced a "Black Monday" characterized by extreme volatility and sharp declines. • The South Korean KOSPI plunged more than 8%, triggering circuit breakers, while the Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2%. • Major tech firms faced indiscriminate selling, with SK Hynix plummeting 15%, Samsung dropping over 10%, and Kioxia falling more than 12%.

• South Korea's KOSPI index triggered a circuit breaker as a significant selloff in AI-driven technology stocks swept across Asian markets. • Key industry players were impacted, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing slipping about 2% and Foxconn Technology Co Ltd easing roughly 1.6%. • The volatility follows preliminary earnings from Samsung Electronics, which failed to convince investors that memory-chip profits can sustain the massive capital spending required for AI.

• SK Hynix shares plunged over 12% in Seoul on July 13, triggering a circuit breaker, while Samsung Electronics saw a decline of more than 8%. • The sell-off spread to Taiwan's market, causing memory chip stocks like Nanya Technology and Winbond to reverse their initial gains and turn negative. • The crash stems from intensifying investor concerns regarding stretched valuations and the potential for a memory chip oversupply.

Outbreak comes a year after Trump administration cut funding for state and local health departmentsWhat is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea?State health officials in Michigan and Ohio are reporting thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis, a – a parasitic infection that causes “watery diarrhea”, loss of appetite and weight loss.The outbreak of more than 2,800 cases comes a year after the Trump administration cut funding to state and local health departments and reduced the remit of a program dedicated to coordinating information on food borne illness, including of cyclospora. Continue reading...

• The United States and Iran both asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday following a weekend of widespread attacks across the Middle East. • These escalating military tensions and territorial disputes further threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the regional war. • The situation coincides with Senator Mitch McConnell breaking weeks of silence regarding his health status.

• AI development in July 2026 has shifted focus from increasing model size to improving economic efficiency and practical real-world applications. • Key releases and achievements include the launch of Claude Sonnet 5 and the discovery of new vaccine components. • The Ames Laboratory utilized a physics-trained model, DuctGPT, to successfully discover rare-earth-free permanent magnets by balancing material physics with production costs.

• The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a Round of 16 loss to Belgium on July 6. • Despite the defeat, the match drew a massive television audience, averaging 33.09 million viewers on FOX, including pre-match coverage. • This viewership marks one of the largest audiences for a non-NFL sporting event in the United States in recent years, highlighting the growing popularity of soccer in America.

• The first patients have been enrolled in a record-breaking clinical trial for two potential Ebola drugs in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. • The research program was launched with unprecedented speed, beginning just six weeks after the WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency on May 17. • This trial is critical because there are currently no approved drugs available to help medical teams treat patients and reduce mortality rates during the outbreak.

Two drugs are being trialled in the Ituri region in a programme set up just six weeks after the outbreak was declared, with hopes it will reduce mortality ratesThere is no approved drug to help the medical teams scrabbling to save lives in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – but there are hopes that could change within months as the first patients are enrolled in a treatment trial.It is a record pace to set up and start this kind of research, scientists said, with patients enrolled just six weeks after the outbreak being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 17 May. Continue reading...

• The Indian government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19 to discuss key issues and agendas ahead of the Monsoon Parliament session. • The upcoming legislative session is officially set to commence on July 20. • In separate regional developments, officials highlighted that a new zoo in Deesa is expected to stimulate the local economy and create jobs in the Banaskantha district.

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda declared Ebola outbreaks on May 15, 2026, following lab-confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo virus. • Infections were specifically identified in northeastern DRC and Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. • The CDC is currently responding to the outbreaks, though officials state the risk of spread to the United States remains low due to robust public health and infection control measures.

• A new wave of pharmaceutical approvals is expected to hit local pharmacies in 2026, introducing a series of "breakout drugs." • These medications are designed to lower overall public health costs and provide more accessible treatment options for patients. • The rollout is expected to assist environmental directors in creating cleaner and safer communities by addressing health issues linked to environmental factors.

• A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched early Thursday morning, July 9, at 5:25 a.m. ET. • This specific booster has achieved a record-breaking milestone by flying for the 36th time. • The event highlights SpaceX's industry-leading capabilities in rocket reusability and rapid turnaround.

Officials say climate crisis ‘worsening our exposure’ to bacteria as at least 28 people sickened in ManhattanA New York outbreak of legionnaires’ disease, a rare but severe form of pneumonia, highlights the microbe’s growing and disproportionate impacts in a warming climate.At least 28 people have been sickened in an outbreak on the Upper East Side, a wealthy neighborhood between Central Park and the East River in Manhattan. Health department officials, seeking to stop the outbreak, have sampled water from nearly 160 building cooling towers to test for the bacteria. Continue reading...

• Suspected Chinese spies have been infiltrating major US and Canadian universities since May by exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube mailservers. • Proofpoint threat researchers estimate that a few dozen targets were affected, specifically targeting data from physics and engineering professors and administrators. • The attacks highlight a targeted effort to steal sensitive academic and technical research from high-value institutions in North America.

• Indian media outlets are increasingly presenting speculative rumors regarding a potential Cabinet reshuffle as "breaking news," prioritizing clicks over verified reporting. • This trend involves turning political conjecture into dominant headlines, which the author argues is eroding public trust in journalism and credible news sources. • The practice highlights a systemic shift toward "content reshuffling," where sensationalism replaces factual reporting to drive engagement in a competitive digital landscape.

• On July 8, 2027, a sell-side sidecar was triggered on the KOSDAQ index, following a similar trigger on the KOSPI. • The event occurred amidst volatile market conditions, as evidenced by activity at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul. • These triggers are designed to temporarily halt trading to prevent extreme market volatility and panic selling.