The United States is experiencing a record number of illnesses caused by cyclospora, a parasite found in contaminated food, especially fresh produce. Thousands of cases have been reported since May 2026, with hundreds of hospitalizations but no deaths so far. Health agencies are investigating multiple outbreaks and recalling products like iceberg lettuce linked to infection.
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Since May 1, 2026, the CDC has confirmed 4,173 cases of cyclospora, with around 7,400 more cases still being reviewed.
Cyclospora is a parasite causing intestinal illness with symptoms like watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fatigue.
A large outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, leading to a recall by Taylor Farms on July 17.
About 7.38% of confirmed cases have led to hospitalization, but no deaths have been reported.
Cyclospora infections often come from eating raw contaminated produce like lettuce, cilantro, basil, and berries.
The parasite must spend time outside the human body to become infectious and usually does not spread directly between people.
Symptoms often start about a week after exposure and can last for weeks without treatment.
Treatment involves an antibiotic called trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) which helps clear the infection.
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A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, injuring five officers who entered the water but were rescued. Emergency services, including police, fire, ambulance, and lifeboat crews, responded to the incident, and the bridge was closed to traffic.
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The crash happened around 3:40 pm on a Friday.
Five police officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
No members of the public were reported hurt.
The injured officers were in the water for about 10 minutes before being rescued.
Emergency services included the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and Coastguard.
Westminster Bridge was closed, with a cordon at both ends stopping all traffic.
Westminster tube station exits one and two were closed temporarily.
River boat services, including Thames Clippers, were disrupted and Westminster pier was closed.
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Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, Iranian forces have targeted US military sites in Gulf states allied with the US. Gulf countries have arrested over 1,000 people to prevent the sharing of images and information about these Iranian strikes, while denying that the attacks have reached their targets.
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Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan since February 28, 2026.
Many videos showing these attacks are short, distant, and filmed from border areas, such as Iraqi cities.
Gulf governments have arrested more than 1,000 people accused of filming or sharing images of the attacks.
Arrests include residents, journalists, tourists, and expatriates.
Bahrain arrested over 300 people in late May; at least 34 were sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for sharing content online.
Kuwait sentenced more than 200 people to suspended or real prison terms between April and May.
In the UAE, 375 people were arrested in March, with police conducting phone searches in affected areas.
Bahrain and Kuwait revoked the citizenship of many people accused of supporting Iran or sharing information on the strikes.
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President Donald Trump added a condition to a U.S.-Saudi deal to develop Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program, requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel first. Saudi Arabia has rejected this condition and may look to China or Russia for nuclear cooperation instead.
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The U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement was announced but then President Trump said it depended on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, which means making peace with Israel.
Saudi Arabia insists it will only normalize ties with Israel if a Palestinian state is recognized first, based on agreed Arab plans.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have not moved on this issue, putting the deal in doubt.
Saudi Arabia has experience working with China and Russia on nuclear technology, including uranium and reactors.
Other countries and companies are willing to help Saudi Arabia build its first commercial nuclear reactor if the U.S. deal fails.
Israel is the only Middle Eastern country believed to have nuclear weapons and does not join the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The U.S. has a history of involving itself in Middle Eastern nuclear issues, such as the 2003 Iraq invasion and actions against Iran’s nuclear program.
The United Arab Emirates began operating a nuclear energy plant in 2020 with U.S. cooperation under a special agreement.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump. Their meeting comes amid increasing tensions in the conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran. Netanyahu will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham during his trip.
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Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday.
He will meet President Trump at the White House.
The visit happens as conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran is expanding.
The situation has raised concerns about how the conflict might end.
Netanyahu plans to attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral while in Washington.
The meeting and funeral attendance show close ties between Israel and the U.S. during this tense period.
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Iran has improved its missile systems using technology and tactics from China and Russia, allowing more accurate attacks on U.S. bases and allies in the Middle East. Despite U.S. defenses, recent attacks have caused military casualties and damage, showing Iran’s missile program remains strong and a serious threat.
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Iran bombed U.S. and allied bases in the Gulf region with increased accuracy.
Three American soldiers died in an attack on a U.S.-protected airbase in Jordan.
Iran used Chinese satellite images and Russian tactics to improve missile targeting.
U.S. sanctions targeted three Chinese companies supplying satellite data to Iran.
Iran’s missile program is about 70% intact, according to U.S. intelligence.
Iranian missiles use multiple satellite navigation systems (GPS, BeiDou, Glonass) for guidance.
Iran has developed missiles with steerable warheads to evade defenses.
U.S. missile defense interceptors have been reduced, making it harder to block attacks.
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The US carried out strikes on targets in Iran, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, after President Donald Trump warned Iran and its allies in Yemen over attacks in the Red Sea. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on US bases in the region, while peace talks appear to be stalled.
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The US attacked targets across Iran, including areas near the Caspian Sea.
President Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and the Houthi group in Yemen.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allies in countries like Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
The Houthis control parts of Yemen and are blockading Saudi ports at the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a key route to the Red Sea.
These attacks caused oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel and increased shipping costs through the Red Sea.
President Trump warned China and Russia not to sell weapons to Iran, based on their claims they are not doing so.
Peace talks have stalled, with Iran rejecting a US ceasefire proposal and insisting on protecting their interests in the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation has disrupted global shipping routes, forcing tankers to take longer, more expensive paths around Africa.
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President Donald Trump said he is thinking about a large military attack on Iran as conflict increases. A CBS News report explains how such a U.S. attack might happen.
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President Donald Trump mentioned a possible "massive attack" on Iran.
Tensions and fighting between the U.S. and Iran are rising.
CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata describes how a U.S. military strike on Iran could take place.
The report aims to explain potential military actions and their steps.
No specific details about the timing or targets of the attack were given.
The report is focused on the possible military response rather than political opinions.
The situation reflects growing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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A Romanian fighter jet shot down a drone suspected to be Russian after it entered Romania’s airspace. This is the first time Romania has intercepted an intruding aircraft since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
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The incident happened on a Friday and involved a Romanian F-16 jet shooting down the drone.
The drone was first detected 20 km east of the Black Sea port of Sulina.
Two Italian Eurofighter jets joined two Romanian F-16s before the drone was intercepted.
The drone was shot down safely over unpopulated land near the village of Padina.
No one was hurt during the interception.
Romania has faced dozens of drone incursions since the war in Ukraine started.
NATO and EU officials have condemned previous drone incidents in NATO territory.
The leader of NATO said Russia’s actions posed danger to all alliance members.
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A charity in London melts down knives taken off the streets to make outdoor gym equipment for teenagers. The program helps young people build strength and confidence while promoting a positive lifestyle to reduce youth violence.
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The charity is called "Steel Warriors" and it transforms seized knives into exercise bars.
More than 10 tons of weapons have been turned into gym equipment across London.
Teens use these outdoor gyms for free fitness training, focusing on calisthenics (bodyweight exercises).
The project aims to encourage youths to stop carrying knives and develop both physical and mental strength.
Young participants say the program improves their confidence, wellbeing, and social connections.
Coach Demi Alvanis has been training teens for three years and supports spreading calisthenics in schools.
The charity uses the slogan "Put Down, Pull Up, Show Up" to inspire positive change.
Steel Warriors plans to create more gyms in the U.K. and possibly expand to the United States in the future.
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Protests in India are increasing as the Cockroach Janta Party says talks with the government have not made progress. Protesters want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign after an exam paper leak, and other concerns are also being raised.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is a student protest movement in India.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protests started because of a leaked exam paper.
A second round of talks between the protesters and the government did not lead to an agreement.
The protests are spreading to different cities, including Mumbai and New Delhi.
Police have been accused of using harsh methods against peaceful protesters.
The movement has grown quickly and gained influence among India’s youth.
Other issues beyond the exam leak are now part of the protest demands.
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A charity in London is making outdoor gym equipment from knives that were taken from the streets to help reduce youth violence. This outdoor gym encourages teenagers to exercise and stay away from crime.
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The gym equipment is made from thousands of knives confiscated by the police.
The project is based in London and aims to reduce youth violence.
The gym is called "Steel Warriors."
The equipment is placed outdoors where teens can use it for exercise.
The charity hopes that physical activity will provide a positive alternative to violence.
The initiative transforms dangerous weapons into something useful for the community.
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President Donald Trump warned of a "massive attack" against Iran amid ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian forces. The U.S. aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and reduce threats from Iran's military, but experts say there is no clear military solution to stopping Iran’s nuclear program.
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The U.S. has carried out 13 nights of consecutive bombing against Iranian military targets.
President Trump suggested a much larger military attack on Iran might be coming but gave no specific details.
Iran-backed Houthis have attacked shipping routes in the Red Sea, leading the U.S. to respond militarily.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for world energy supplies, is a key focus for the U.S. to keep open.
There was a June 17 agreement to pause conflict and allow $24 billion of Iranian frozen assets to be released, along with talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Experts say U.S. strikes have harmed Iran’s conventional military but not significantly slowed its nuclear activities.
Military analysts believe further military damage is possible but a purely military solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions is unlikely.
The U.S. aims to avoid full regime collapse or total surrender as those goals would be difficult to achieve.
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A long period of hot and dry weather in Wales has revealed many hidden ancient sites in grasslands. These include Roman buildings, World War One practice trenches, and other historic remains that are usually hidden underground and only visible from the air.
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Wales had about 5% of its normal rainfall in July, with very dry conditions since mid-May.
Heatwaves and drought have made buried archaeological sites visible through marks in crops and grass.
These crop marks appear because plants grow greener where old ditches trapped water and nutrients.
Some sites seen now have not been visible for 20 or 30 years.
Discoveries include prehistoric long barrows, Roman forts at Caerhun, and World War One practice trenches in Deganwy.
Archaeologist Dr. Toby Driver uses aerial photography to record these sites before the marks vanish.
Digital image processing helps reveal faint crop marks that are hard to see with the naked eye.
The dry weather has made these archaeological features visible each year instead of every five to seven years as before.
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A Romanian fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Romania’s airspace on Friday. This is the first time Romania, a member of NATO, has taken such action. The drone was spotted 20 km east of Sulina, a town near the Black Sea close to Russian and Ukrainian borders.
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Romania is a NATO member country.
A drone entered Romanian airspace near Sulina, a town by the Black Sea.
Sulina is close to the borders of Russia and Ukraine.
The drone was detected by radar before being shot down.
A Romanian fighter jet was responsible for shooting down the drone.
This is the first time Romania has shot down a drone violating its airspace.
The incident happened on a Friday (exact date not specified).
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People in Gaza are struggling without electricity, which has stopped their refrigerators from working. This makes it hard to keep food fresh and medicine safe in the hot weather, especially for displaced families living in tents.
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Gaza faces a severe electricity shortage due to a blockade, causing refrigerators to stop working.
Without refrigeration, food spoils quickly in the hot climate, leading to hunger and waste.
Fuel shortages limit power for essential services such as water and medical care.
Displaced families live in crowded camps with poor sanitation, increasing risks of food contamination.
Some residents pay for refrigeration services, but these are often expensive and unreliable.
Medicines that need to be kept cold, like those for diabetes and heart conditions, are difficult to store safely.
People try to keep food and medicine cool by moving them to shaded areas or using cool water bags.
The heat and power crisis worsen the already difficult living conditions for Gaza’s displaced population.
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Large wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain forced about 87,000 people to leave their homes. Some residents escaped by boat as fires spread through a popular tourist area near Cap Ferret on France’s Atlantic coast.
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Wildfires are burning in southwestern France and central Spain.
Authorities evacuated roughly 87,000 people to keep them safe.
The fire has destroyed about 125 square kilometers (50 square miles) of land near Cap Ferret.
Cap Ferret is a peninsula known for its beaches, oyster farms, and resorts.
The fires began on Wednesday and are still out of control.
Several dozen firefighters have been injured battling the flames.
Some people fled the fires by boat when the flames approached the coast.
Cap Ferret is located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the city of Bordeaux.
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Thousands of people in Delhi, India, protested calling for changes in education and asking a government minister to resign. Videos show security officers using pellet guns on the protesters, but officials have not yet explained the use of these guns or the injuries caused.
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The protests in Delhi are called the "cockroach protests."
Protesters demand educational reforms and a minister’s resignation.
Security officers are seen firing pellet guns at protesters in videos.
The Central Reserve Police Force has not responded to questions about the pellet guns.
Officials said it is too early to comment and are investigating what happened.
The protests have drawn large crowds in the Indian capital.
The BBC is verifying and analyzing video evidence of events.
The reports were made by Merlyn Thomas and Shruti Menon, with production support.
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The U.S. and U.K. are planning a meeting in London to discuss forming an international group to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This effort comes amid recent attacks by Iran on ships in the area and aims to reopen the strait for safe commercial passage.
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The meeting will involve defense ministers and military leaders from Western and regional countries.
The exact date and plans for the meeting are not yet finalized.
The U.S. has launched daily strikes against Iranian military sites after Iran attacked ships in the strait.
No Iranian attacks on commercial ships have occurred in the past four days.
President Trump warned of bombing Iranian infrastructure if attacks continue.
Iran threatened to target infrastructure in U.S.-allied Gulf countries in response.
Talks between Oman, Iran, and Qatar on the strait recently failed but are resuming.
The U.S. seeks help from allies to provide ships, drones, and other assets to secure the shipping lanes.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to create new settler outposts and legalize existing ones in the occupied West Bank after deadly clashes that left six people dead. The government also plans raids in Palestinian villages suspected of hosting militants and promised a strong response to violence.
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Two Israelis and four Palestinians died in clashes in the West Bank near the settlement of Havat Gilad and the Palestinian village of Tell.
Netanyahu’s government will establish new settler outposts and legalize more existing ones in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal by international law, but Israel disputes this, saying many settlements are legal under its own laws.
Violence has risen since a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which started the war in Gaza.
Israeli security forces and settlers were involved in the clashes, with reports of shots fired on both sides and a weapon stolen by a Palestinian during the fight.
Around 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements alongside about three million Palestinians.
Netanyahu plans to meet President Donald Trump in Washington and attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
The United Nations and activists say settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has been increasing recently.
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