Health officials in the UK have reported a sharp increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, among travelers returning from Mexico. At least 67 cases were reported between late April and mid-July, with most patients having visited popular Mexican tourist areas. Meanwhile, the US is also experiencing a large outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce from Mexico.
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Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite named Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Between April 30 and July 15, 67 cyclosporiasis cases were reported in the UK among travelers returning from Mexico.
Most of these UK cases involved stays in Cancún and Riviera Maya regions.
From 2022 to 2025, the UK saw about 93 cases annually on average, so the current number shows a sharp rise.
In the US, over 18,000 cases have been reported across 45 states in 2026, including 6,707 confirmed by lab tests and 423 hospitalizations.
A multi-state outbreak in the US has been linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, grown in central Mexico.
Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico due to the outbreak.
Officials say it is difficult to pinpoint exactly where contamination happens — on farms, during processing, or along distribution.
Increased testing and awareness may partly explain why more cases are being found now.
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Ukrainian forces used a drone to attack a busy beach near the Black Sea in Russia, causing casualties. This event is part of ongoing military actions between Ukraine and Russia.
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Ukraine launched a drone strike on a Russian beach by the Black Sea.
The beach was busy at the time of the attack.
Russian officials reported that the strike was deadly.
The attack is part of continued fighting between the two countries.
Both Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging attacks recently.
The incident highlights ongoing conflict in the region.
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More than 100 bodies of Palestinians killed in a 2023 Israeli attack in Gaza’s Sabra neighborhood were recovered and buried in a large mass funeral. This event highlighted the ongoing impact of the war in Gaza, where thousands remain missing under rubble from the conflict.
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The mass funeral in Gaza City buried 112 Palestinians from the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.
The bodies were recovered nearly three years after a November 22, 2023 Israeli attack in Sabra.
The attack killed 308 family members, including many children, women, and people with disabilities.
About 157 people from these families are still missing or trapped under the rubble.
Thousands attended the funeral, carrying coffins draped with Palestinian flags.
The funeral is described as one of the largest in Gaza during the ongoing war.
The Israeli war on Gaza began in October 2023 and has caused tens of thousands of deaths and injuries.
A ceasefire agreement was signed but Israeli strikes have continued, causing more casualties.
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Betty Bromage, a 97-year-old woman from Cheltenham, has set a new Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker. She broke her own record by completing a wing walking challenge to raise money for the stroke unit that cared for her after she had a stroke in 2025.
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Betty Bromage is 97 years old and lives in Cheltenham.
She broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest female wing walker.
Betty previously set the record four years ago and has done six wing walks since age 87.
She had a stroke in 2025, which affected her speech but not her other abilities.
The wing walking challenge was done to raise money for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Betty worked as a nurse at the hospital and was inspired by a message about kindness and helping others.
Charity staff said Betty’s fundraising will help buy equipment and support patients and hospital workers.
Betty mentioned that climbing onto the airplane wing is the hardest part due to her height.
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Police in Brazil carried out raids targeting a group suspected of using chemicals to damage a large part of the Amazon rainforest in the state of Para. The suspects are believed to have sprayed chemicals to weaken the forest before cutting down the trees to create pasture land for cattle.
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Police conducted 13 search warrants and 3 precautionary measures in the investigation.
No arrests were made during the police operation.
The suspected chemical spraying affected about 10,180 hectares (around 25,200 acres) of forest in Uruara city.
The damaged forest area was later used as pasture for commercial cattle ranching.
Suspects may face charges such as environmental crimes, illegal use of toxic substances, fraud, and criminal conspiracy.
The Amazon rainforest helps regulate the global climate, and its loss could worsen global warming and disrupt farming worldwide.
Although Brazil has reduced deforestation recently, cattle ranching remains the leading cause of forest loss.
In 2025, deforestation in the Amazon dropped by 23.5%, but around 290,000 hectares (716,605 acres) were still cleared.
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The EU migration chief criticised Spain’s plan to legalise half a million undocumented migrants, saying it sends a bad message to Europe. EU leaders met to discuss the recent migrant crisis in the Spanish territory of Ceuta, where tens of thousands of migrants arrived suddenly, but most have since left.
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Spain plans to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers, with nearly 1.2 million applications so far.
The European commissioner for migration, Magnus Brunner, said Spain’s plan is understandable but not a good signal for Europe.
Around 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta last week; about 70,000 have now left.
At least 88 people died trying to reach Ceuta, with more deaths reported on the Moroccan side.
EU interior ministers held an emergency online meeting to discuss the Ceuta crisis and future actions.
Twenty-two EU countries signed a letter criticising Spain’s migrant regularisation plan as encouraging illegal migration.
Italy and some other countries have temporarily reinstated border checks with Spain.
The EU plans to strengthen external borders with new measures like early-warning systems and cooperation with non-EU countries.
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The Fuego volcano in Guatemala showed increased activity on Monday, leading authorities to issue an orange alert, the second highest emergency level. About 400 people were evacuated from nearby communities and schools were closed due to the risk of ash fall and further eruptions.
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Fuego volcano is located between the Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez regions in Guatemala.
An orange alert was declared because of increased volcanic activity.
Around 400 people were moved to temporary shelters in Alotenango and Escuintla city.
Schools near the volcano were closed as a safety measure.
Authorities urged residents to evacuate for their safety.
In 2018, a violent eruption of Fuego caused hundreds of deaths.
The volcano is about 16 km (10 miles) west of Antigua, a city known for its colonial architecture and popular with tourists.
Fuego is an active stratovolcano and is popular with hikers.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran with strong language saying he could take severe action against its leaders. This comes as there is uncertainty about a deal related to the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. News reports highlight growing tensions and questions about the future of the agreement involving this area.
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President Donald Trump threatened Iran with "decapitation," meaning removing its leaders from power.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for the world’s oil supply.
There are ongoing discussions or doubts about a deal concerning control or safety of the Strait.
The situation has raised concerns about regional security and international trade.
CBS News reported on these developments with updates from correspondent Imtiaz Tyab.
The exact details of the deal and what actions might follow are unclear.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased around this issue.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there might soon be a deal between the United States and Iran. The deal could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about a possible U.S.-Iran agreement.
The deal might help reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil transportation worldwide.
Reopening the Strait could ease tensions and improve oil supply security.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing regarding this matter.
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The European Union has offered help to Spain to improve security at the border of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa. This offer came after all 27 EU countries met quickly to discuss the recent arrival of over 70,000 migrants from Morocco into Ceuta.
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The EU is providing emergency aid to Spain for border security.
Spain’s territory of Ceuta saw an influx of more than 70,000 migrants from Morocco.
All 27 EU member countries held a special meeting to address the situation.
The aid aims to help Spain manage and control the border more effectively.
The incident has caused tensions between the countries involved.
Ceuta is a Spanish enclave located on the coast of North Africa.
The migrant movement happened within a short time last week.
The EU’s response shows cooperation among member states on migration issues.
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Huw Edwards, a former BBC presenter who received a suspended sentence for accessing illegal images, entered a Welsh poetry competition under a fake name. Some people criticized him for entering so soon after his conviction, especially given the competition’s themes and his past.
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Huw Edwards was given a six-month suspended sentence in September 2024 for accessing indecent images of children.
He entered a Welsh poetry competition run by the National Eisteddfod of Wales using the pseudonym "Y Gelyn" (The Enemy).
The competition requires all entries to be submitted under fake names to keep judges and others from knowing who entered until winners are announced.
The winner was Martin Huws with a poem about abuse, not Edwards.
Actor Sera Cracroft, a survivor of childhood sexual assault, criticized Edwards’ participation and called for a review of the contest’s anonymity rules.
Edwards said his poem was a tribute to his late father, a historian linked to the National Eisteddfod.
Edwards stated he did not expect to win and wanted to correct media reports about his relationship with his father.
The National Eisteddfod said it reviews its procedures each year and will do so again after this event.
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A video released by the Kherson Regional Military Administration shows a drone following a man before exploding and injuring him. The incident happened in Ukraine on August 4, 2026, during a conflict where drones are widely used.
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The video shows a drone flying in front of a man, then detonating and causing injury.
The event took place on August 4, 2026, in Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine features extensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
Ukraine aims to produce about seven million drones by 2026, roughly 10,000 drones per day.
Ukraine estimates that Russia can launch 350 to 500 long-range attack drones daily.
Drones have become a key part of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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A family on vacation in the Cayman Islands went scuba diving and unexpectedly encountered three hammerhead sharks up close. The family captured the moment on video, which showed one shark swimming very near their teenage son before moving on without any harm.
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Marjorie Lounds and four of her children, who are scuba certified, went diving in the Cayman Islands.
The family hoped to see fish but instead saw three hammerhead sharks.
The 19-year-old son was the first to spot the sharks and jumped in before the others.
One hammerhead shark came very close to the son, then approached the daughter before swimming away.
Sharks are common around the Cayman Islands, including hammerheads, reef sharks, and nurse sharks.
Hammerhead sharks have a distinctive head shaped like a hammer and are not known to attack humans unprovoked.
The encounter was surprising but caused no harm and was seen as a sign of a healthy coral reef environment.
The video shared online received about 18,000 likes and many comments reacting to the close shark encounter.
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Several athletes have disappeared after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with some reportedly seeking asylum. Authorities, including Police Scotland and the UK Home Office, are investigating these cases to understand the situation.
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The Commonwealth Games ended recently in Glasgow after 11 days of competition.
Police Scotland reported receiving several cases of athletes unaccounted for after the event.
Four members of the Ugandan boxing team did not return home; one said they planned to seek asylum in Scotland.
A Pakistani boxer named Qudratullah was also missing and did not join his team’s departure.
In previous Commonwealth Games, some athletes have also disappeared or sought asylum after the event.
Officials from Glasgow 2026 and UK agencies are working together to ensure a secure conclusion to the Games and monitor arrivals and departures.
The Home Office conducts detailed checks before major sports events and considers asylum claims individually based on evidence.
The 2026 Games in Glasgow hosted about 3,000 athletes from 74 countries or territories across 10 sports.
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India has said it is not involved in arranging a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who lives in exile in New Delhi. Bangladesh opposes the speech, banning its broadcast locally and warning India that supporting Hasina’s political activities could damage relations between the two countries.
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India’s government denied any role in organizing Sheikh Hasina’s virtual speech event.
Hasina has been living in self-imposed exile in New Delhi since protests toppled her government in 2024.
She was sentenced to death by Bangladesh in 2025 for crimes against humanity related to the protests, a verdict she rejects.
The speech is hosted by a private media group and will be Hasina’s first public appearance outside Bangladesh since fleeing.
Bangladesh asked India not to allow Hasina and her party to carry out political actions from Indian soil.
Bangladesh officials protested to the Indian embassy about the planned speech event.
Bangladesh banned local media from airing or publishing Hasina’s speech to enforce laws limiting her political communication.
Hasina’s political party criticized Bangladesh’s ban and said the event will continue despite attempts to silence it.
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Officials from the US and Qatar said they are making progress toward a ceasefire in the conflict between the US and Iran, and working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments. Despite these talks, the strait remains closed, and a ship was reportedly hit by a projectile near Oman.
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The US and Qatar are involved in talks to restore a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to shipping, affecting global oil transport.
A cargo vessel near Oman was reportedly hit by an unknown projectile.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the strait could happen soon.
Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman are mediating the talks and sharing proposals between Washington and Tehran.
The talks focus on a temporary plan to allow safe shipping through the strait, with joint control by Iran and Oman.
Iran wants to charge fees for ships passing through, which would be decided later in negotiations.
There are internal disagreements within Iran about the deal, and Oman is cautious about any permanent changes to sea route control.
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Ariana Grande announced she will take a break from public life after finishing her "Eternal Sunshine" tour. She said this decision was carefully made long ago, not made suddenly or in reaction to recent events.
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Ariana Grande spoke about her decision during a concert in Chicago.
She will finish her "Eternal Sunshine" tour before stepping back from the public eye.
Grande withdrew from a London theater production of "Sunday in the Park With George" scheduled for 2027.
Her recent break-up, ongoing tour, and new album "Petal" sparked online speculation about her health.
Grande has expressed discomfort with comments about her body in the past.
A representative said she wants to end her tour happily and healthily before taking a break.
Grande emphasized that needing personal boundaries and breaks can happen alongside positive professional experiences.
The "Eternal Sunshine" tour will end on September 1 in London with a 10-night show at the O2 Arena.
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Iran and Oman are working on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Persian Gulf. The deal would allow ships to pass safely, with Iran managing entry and Oman managing exit, possibly helping reduce tensions in the Middle East.
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Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe ship navigation.
The proposed plan involves Iran controlling the entry route and Oman controlling the exit route.
Ships could be charged fees for security and environmental protection services.
The deal depends on lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which about 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas passed before the conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed ordering new strikes against Iran due to advice from Gulf allies.
U.S. officials acknowledge progress in talks but say no final agreement has been reached.
Iran says it is not negotiating with the U.S. directly, but working with Oman on this issue.
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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) reports that child malnutrition in Afghanistan has reached dangerous levels in many provinces and is expected to get worse. Cuts in funding and other problems, like conflict and border closures, have reduced food aid and nutrition services, causing health centers to close and many children to lose access to treatment.
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One-third of Afghanistan’s provinces face critical child malnutrition levels.
Over 142 health centers closed in 2025 due to reduced aid.
More than 13,000 children lost access to nutrition treatment last year.
Nearly 3.7 million Afghan children and 1.2 million pregnant or breastfeeding women are affected by acute malnutrition this year.
Conflict, unemployment, rising food prices, diseases, poor water, and less humanitarian funding worsen the situation.
Conflict in the Middle East and a nine-month Pakistan border closure disrupted nutrition deliveries.
Food aid to prevent famine will be suspended during August–October because of lack of money.
WFP urgently needs $540 million in funding over the next six months to help people at risk.
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The U.S. military, led by CENTCOM, is seeking new and creative ideas to pressure and punish Iran as conflict with Tehran continues. Officials are exploring different tactics, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones, but have not confirmed specific plans or strategies.
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CENTCOM oversees all U.S. troops in the Middle East.
The U.S. military is asking for innovative suggestions to counter Iran.
The request was reportedly sent on July 29, but details and sources are not independently verified.
Some officials want new tactics similar to Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian targets.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, despite U.S. efforts.
President Donald Trump paused a large planned attack on Iran to allow for talks.
Iranian officials deny negotiating with the U.S. and are engaging with Oman instead.
The U.S. military often seeks new ideas through contests and challenges involving personnel and civilians.
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