Taylor Farms' lettuce under investigation as cyclosporiasis cases mount
- 21-Jul-2026
The US FDA on Monday said the basis for linking Taylor Farms’ lettuce from Central Mexico to the largest US foodborne illness outbreak in recent years remains unchanged, defending its decision to publicize a sample that a later review found was a false positive for the cyclospora parasite. On Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration […]
In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis
- 21-Jul-2026
In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza’s seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but the water she needs to cook, drink and wash will mean a trek across Gaza City. Setting out before the heat rises to the scorching 33 degrees Celsius […]
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
- 21-Jul-2026
Novo Nordisk sued rival Eli Lilly in a US federal court on Tuesday, accusing the US drugmaker of false advertising in claiming its weight-loss medicines outperform Novo’s drugs. The Danish company filed the lawsuit in US District Court in New Jersey, alleging Lilly violated federal and state false advertising and unfair competition laws, including the […]
Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes
- 21-Jul-2026
Oil prices softened on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis. Brent crude futures eased 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 per barrel by 0052 GMT, while U.S. […]
Lionel Messi breaks silence on Argentina's World Cup final loss
- 21-Jul-2026
Lionel Messi said Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain had left “immense” pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal […]
Trump vows Iran will 'pay' after US troops killed in attacks
- 21-Jul-2026
President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran would “pay” for killing U.S. soldiers after multiple service members were killed over the weekend as part of the United States’ war against Iran, marking one of the deadliest days for U.S. forces since the war started in February. The number of U.S. troops killed in the war […]
Man charged with murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe
- 20-Jul-2026
LONDON: British prosecutors said on Monday that a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe who was found dead at her home earlier this month. Widdecombe, 78, who was a prominent member of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK, was found at her home in rural southwest England on July 9 […]
India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promises talks on demands
- 20-Jul-2026
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday a federal minister had promised the government would weigh its demands as thousands of protesters marched on parliament despite police efforts to scatter them with tear gas and cane charges. The months-old movement and the protest are seen as the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister […]
Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war
- 20-Jul-2026
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the prices of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise as far as $200, with the fifth of global supply that transits the vital Strait of Hormuz suddenly cut off from world markets. But, Brent […]
Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability
- 20-Jul-2026
LONDON: Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to reshapeits politics to deliver a new economic model and revive a nation “fed up” with a revolving door of leaders. In front of dozens of supporters outside his new office and residence at 10 Downing Street, Burnham said politicians had […]