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• Over 10,000 protesters marched toward the Indian parliament in a massive demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. • Police responded to the crowds with baton charges and tear gas to disperse the activists. • This event marks the largest direct challenge to the current administration's authority to date.

A team of firefighters saved the pup from the water in a mission that utilized boats, trucks and a droneFirefighters rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after finding it swimming into the San Francisco Bay.The dog had gone missing over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Menlo Park fire protection district. But someone called 911 on 16 July to say they had seen a dog enter the bay near the Dumbarton Bridge in East Palo Alto. Continue reading...

Youth-led movement calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in yearsThousands of protesters defied police orders and descended on Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister in one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.A huge crowd, largely made up of students and gen Zs, filled the streets in the heart of India’s capital from early Monday morning shouting anti-government slogans, while hundreds had already camped out overnight. Continue reading...

• India achieved a milestone in its space race on Saturday morning with the successful launch of Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed launch vehicle. • The mission successfully placed several technology demonstration satellites into Low Earth orbit (LEO), showcasing private sector capabilities in aerospace. • Other key events include the "Sansad Chalo March" by the CJP and the start of a potentially contentious Parliament session.

• Israeli government ministers, including Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, joined thousands of settler activists in a march through a closed military zone toward the Gaza border. • Minister Ben Gvir condemned judicial interventions as "trampling the will of the people," vowing that a future right-wing government will dismantle the "deep state" and overhaul the judicial system. • Finance Minister Smotrich highlighted a pattern of judicial freezes, specifically citing injunctions against legislation regarding the arrest of draft dodgers.

ACCC updates some recall notices to say products ‘may cause risk to health’, contrary to previous claimsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSchools, retailers and government agencies assured parents that asbestos-contaminated play sand posed a low risk to their children’s health based on a supplier’s own assessment which was not independently verified, the Guardian can reveal.The now-contested public messaging spread quickly after a range of Educational Colours children’s sand products were pulled from shelves in November 2025 after samples were found to contain asbestos, which was followed by more than 20 similar recalls across different brands and retailers. Continue reading...

People in Tunbridge Wells area face lower pressure, intermittent supply or no water after ‘instrument failure’Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent are facing water supply problems for a second day, including a “complete lack of water” in some cases, South East Water said.About 7,000 properties in the Tunbridge Wells area could face low pressure, intermittent supply or no water, after an “instrument failure” at a nearby water treatment works, SEW said. Continue reading...

• Intesa Sanpaolo's stock is trading steadily as investors focus on the Italian banking group's strong capital position and earnings power. • Market attention is centered on the bank's capital ratios, profit trends, and dividend capacity rather than short-term price fluctuations. • The group's financial performance is driven by corporate and investment banking, including corporate lending, M&A pipelines, and debt and equity market activities.

Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm electionsThousands of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend in mass protests around issues likely to define the midterm elections: widespread violence from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, voter suppression and datacenter construction.The protests – some recently planned in response to last week’s ICE shootings, others an annual event with new urgency – will take place not just in big cities and progressive towns, but also in rural and red areas. Continue reading...

Tondra Madruga named as second victim in deadly capsizing as police continue search for two missing peoplePolice on Friday discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank this week in the San Francisco Bay after recovering the body of a missing person the day before.The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said. She was one of three people missing after the Volare, a 49ft (15m) cabin cruiser, sank on Wednesday afternoon with 20 people onboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing. The group was on the boat to scatter the ashes of a loved one. Continue reading...

Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protectionsUS Republicans are threatening to sanction Canada and Canadian government officials after smoke from devastating wildfires has drifted across huge swathes of the US, creating hazy conditions and dangerous air quality for tens of millions of Americans.Donald Trump on ⁠Friday blamed ⁠his country’s northern neighbor for ​the smoke spreading from ⁠wildfires and said he planned to call ​Mark Carney, the Canadian prime ‌minister, ‌ to ‌ask about Ottawa’s plans for dealing with the blazes. Continue reading...

• President Trump is actively restructuring the American electoral system, focusing on claims that the current process is rigged ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. • A key move involves sidelining the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) by removing its leadership, effectively stripping the agency of its influence. • The EAC is critical to election integrity as it manages over $1 billion in federal funds for state cybersecurity and equipment, and develops the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines for equipment certification.

• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) drafted a press release claiming thousands of non-citizens are registered to vote in California, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. • The document was circulated internally prior to a planned prime-time speech by Donald Trump, who promised to reveal significant news regarding election security. • DHS has not provided evidence of actual illegal voting, nor has it explained the methodology or data sources used to reach these findings.

The actor, who also appeared in The Waltons and Private Benjamin, died at his home in CaliforniaHal Williams, actor best known for TV roles in Sanford & Son and 227, has died at the age of 91.His representative confirmed that Williams died on 15 July at his home in California. Continue reading...

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warnDozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month.Now scientists have concluded that the rains that caused the floods were supercharged by climate breakdown. Global heating, they say, turned what should have been a routine weather event into a climate catastrophe. Continue reading...

Video shows ‘pontoon pleasure boat’ partially submerged about 600 yards from famous tourist attractionOne person was missing and 17 people were rescued after a fire broke out on a pontoon near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island on Tuesday, authorities said.The US coast guard confirmed search-and-rescue efforts were “ongoing” Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Two of largest – and smelliest – plants flower at Huntington library and gardens, as ‘enchanted’ visitors queue for hoursTwo corpse flowers have bloomed at a southern California research institution, where thousands of visitors had the rare chance to watch two of the world’s largest – and most odorous – plants flowering at the same time.The two titan arums, named Odorysseus and Odora, attracted more than 7,000 people on Monday at the Huntington library, art museum and botanical gardens in San Marino, about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, after they bloomed over the weekend. Continue reading...

• The UK and European Union have implemented their first joint cyber sanctions package, targeting 24 Russian individuals and entities. • These sanctions address Russia's "reckless" efforts to sow division across Europe through malicious cyberattacks and the spread of deceptive anti-Ukraine narratives. • A key focus is the attribution of a failed attack on Poland's energy grid to the FSB's Centre 16, which potentially threatened electricity for 500,000 citizens during winter.

• The FCC has granted Reflect Orbital permission to launch its first light-directing space mirror into orbit later this year. • This initial launch serves as a demonstration of the company's technology, which aims to provide a transformative and clean communication solution. • The project is highly scalable, with plans to potentially deploy tens of thousands of additional mirrors over the next 10 years.

• Sanofi's stock price has remained steady as of July 13, 2026, reflecting the company's stable market position within the global pharmaceutical industry. • The company's long-term growth is supported by a diversified portfolio that includes prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer health products. • This stability is driven by consistent global demand for healthcare services, providing a reliable foundation for long-term investors.

• ASEAN foreign ministers met with their Myanmar counterpart on July 12 in Bangkok, marking the first in-person gathering since the 2021 military coup. • Myanmar officials informed the group that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 81, remains in good health and will be properly cared for. • The meeting is part of an effort to revitalize a five-year-old peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing civil war gripping the nation.

• Barisan Nasional (BN) achieved a significant victory in the Johor state polls, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition struggled, winning only six seats. • The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) secured eight seats, successfully capturing former DAP strongholds including Tangkak, Johor Jaya, and Jementah. • The results serve as a personal blow to PM Anwar and highlight a shift in voter sentiment that favors BN over PH in the region.

• Barisan Nasional achieved a landslide victory in the Johor state elections, securing a strong mandate to maintain political continuity in the region. • The win is expected to bolster investor confidence and accelerate the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ). • This political stability raises public expectations that the projected investment boom will translate into higher-quality jobs and broader economic gains for locals.

• The 2026 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland has unveiled its official program, featuring an "adventurous selection" of films designed to tackle contemporary challenges. • The lineup includes works from acclaimed directors such as Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw, Erin Vassilopoulos, and Nelson Yeo. • High-profile actors including Isabelle Huppert, Monica Bellucci, and Caleb Landry Jones will appear in films premiering at the event.

• The Locarno Film Festival has unveiled an "adventurous" official lineup featuring a diverse selection of new films and high-profile talent. • The program includes works by acclaimed directors such as Hong Sang-soo and Nelson Yeo, with starring roles for actors Monica Bellucci, Isabelle Huppert, and Caleb Landry Jones. • Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro stated that the selection aims to address contemporary challenges while maintaining a strong focus on storytelling and entertainment.

Exclusive: Documents show $117,455.50 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees to unsuccessfully defend constitutional challenges against protest laws that were expected to be struck down.The costs, outlined in documents obtained by Guardian Australia via freedom of information legislation, include $117,455.50 of taxpayers’ money on a single challenge to controversial public assembly restriction declaration (Pard) laws. Those laws were enacted following the Bondi beach terror attack and were in place during a now infamous rally against the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, in February. Continue reading...

City seeking bids to build and operate separate terminal, following Los Angeles, London and other citiesSick of the TSA lines? Tired of playing musical chairs at the gate? Rather sit as far from your fellow airplane passengers for as long as possible, in the comfort of your own private, luxury airport terminal?Soon you may get your wish. And San Francisco international airport wants to be your genie – for a fee. Continue reading...

Airports have had to use gazebos to shield passengers from sun as they wait to be processed, says Alexander ZinellThe boss of 14 Greek airports has called for a serious overhaul of the EU’s new border checks, after being forced to erect gazebos for passengers to cope with queues.The chief executive of Fraport Greece, Alexander Zinell, joined a growing chorus of critics calling out “fundamental flaws” in the entry-exit system (EES), which requires non-EU passengers to have their fingerprints and photo taken at the start of the their trip and verified every time they leave or re-enter the Schengen zone. Continue reading...