Europe’s last maker of key antibiotics ingredients shuts biggest domestic factory

France's largest wildfire in years has devastated the Aude region, burning over 39,500 acres and resulting in one death and numerous injuries, including 11 firefighters. With 2,100 firefighters battling the blaze amid hot, dry, and windy conditions, local authorities have evacuated villages, while military support is set to bolster firefighting efforts as investigations into the fire's cause continue. Want More Context? 🔎

A man named Elias Rodriguez has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges for the shooting deaths of Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in Washington, DC, an act prosecutors describe as calculated and planned. Rodriguez, who reportedly confessed to the killings and expressed anti-Semitic motivations, faces nine counts, including a hate crime resulting in death, and the possibility of the death penalty. Want More Context? 🔎

Earth experienced its third-warmest July on record, with average temperatures reaching 16.68°C, 0.45°C above the 1991-2020 average, and a record national temperature of 50.5°C in Turkey. Although there was a pause in breaking global temperature records, scientists warn that climate change continues to have severe impacts, urging governments to accelerate CO2 emission cuts to mitigate extreme weather events. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN reported that access for medical professionals to the Gaza Strip remains highly restricted, with over 100 health workers denied entry since March, impacting emergency medical teams. The humanitarian situation is described as "beyond catastrophic," with rising casualties and malnutrition-related deaths, while Israel continues to block essential supplies and shelter materials. Want More Context? 🔎

UNITED NATIONSU.N. investigator Richard Bennett reported that the Taliban have "weaponized" Afghanistan's legal system to oppress women and girls, constituting "crimes against humanity" by dismantling legal protections and replacing judges with those aligned with their extreme views. Women face severe restrictions, lack legal representation, and must navigate a hostile court system, forcing many to seek justice through male-dominated informal avenues, while international efforts are urged to hold the Taliban accountable. Want More Context? 🔎

Two 15-year-old suspects have been arrested for an attempted unarmed carjacking in Washington, D.C., during which 19-year-old Edward Coristine, a former employee of the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, was assaulted. The incident occurred while Coristine and a woman were near their vehicle; he was reportedly injured while trying to defend her, prompting President Trump to criticize crime in the city. Want More Context? 🔎