Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow
The Guardian •

Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreakTaylor Farms recalled potentially contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states on Friday, including lettuce distributed as recently as Thursday, as cases of cyclosporiasis continue rising in the US.The US is likely to see at least another two weeks of possible cases, since infections may ...

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

The Guardian •

Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of livingAndy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a “reset of priorities” when he enters Downing Street on Monday.The new Labour leader plans to redirect the resources earmarked for the scheme towards tackling the cost of living, his team indicated on Saturday. Continue ...

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

France 24 •

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with our minute-by-minute commentary. 

Leon Black told Epstein panel he paid US$21 million to woman to keep affair secret

Leon Black told Epstein panel he paid US$21 million to woman to keep affair secret

SCMP •

Former Apollo Global Management Chief Executive Officer Leon Black told Congress he paid US$21 million to a woman he accused of blackmailing and extorting him. The billionaire investor said during a June 26 interview with the US House Oversight Committee that he paid the money to the woman, with whom he had had an affair, after she demanded US$100 million because he “ruined her life”. Black’s appe...

Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

The Guardian •

Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to runThe Republican representative Ralph Norman, ⁠of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator Lindsey Graham, despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run.Announcing the launch of his bid on Saturday, Norman wrote on X: “I’m...

Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada

Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada

The Guardian •

Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City as several neighborhoods hit by thunderstormsSaturday is delivering a double dose of dangerous weather across the north-eastern US, with smoky skies from Canadian wildfires giving way to severe thunderstorms that have already triggered a flash flood warning as torrential rain pounds parts of the region.After a brief break on Friday,...

Quote of the day by Socrates' student Plato: "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is…"

Quote of the day by Socrates' student Plato: "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is…"

Times of India •

Plato's ancient warning highlights the consequences of political disengagement. Choosing not to participate means others will make decisions for you. Withdrawal does not exempt individuals from the outcomes of governance. Informed citizens must remain engaged to hold power accountable. This ensures that capable individuals, not just ambitious ones, shape society.

2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

SCMP •

In Iran war news with major US political implications, two US soldiers were killed and several wounded by an Iranian drone, the Pentagon announced on Saturday. The tragedy, the first US combat deaths in months, came as US President Donald Trump has tried to downplay or distract attention from the hugely unpopular war that he started in late February, as his polling numbers tank four months in adva...

Iran Supreme Leader's message to US: Mojtaba Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, issues new warning

Iran Supreme Leader's message to US: Mojtaba Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, issues new warning

Times of India •

Iran's Supreme Leader warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continued. He declared President Trump's signature "worthless and invalid" amid escalating conflict. Tehran suspended commitments under a recent interim agreement, citing US breaches. Both nations exchanged strikes on military and infrastructure targets. Regional security and global energy supplies remain a concer...