Major wildfire rages through Fontainebleau forest south of Paris during heatwave
Climate
Major wildfire rages through Fontainebleau forest south of Paris during heatwave A major wildfire spread through France’s Fontainebleau forest south of Paris during a heatwave, triggering a large emergency response and disrupting road and rail traffic.
Developing high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 8:09 AM UTC
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at degrading military capabilities
War and security
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at degrading military capabilities The attacks came after three days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and the US, as a June ceasefire deal frayed.
Developing high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 8:05 AM UTC
E3 issues statement on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the region
Geopolitics
E3 issues statement on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the region The UK, France and Germany said they had issued a statement on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and countries in the region, according to a government notice.
Developing medium confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:58 AM UTC
Disney’s live-action Moana had an underwhelming opening weekend
General News
Disney’s live-action Moana had an underwhelming opening weekend Disney’s live-action remake of Moana earned $43 million in North America and $95 million globally against a reported $250 million budget.
Developing high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC
Australian federal police contact more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by former Sydney childcare worker
General News
Australian federal police contact more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by former Sydney childcare worker The man, 35, has been charged with 329 offences and police allege there are 136 victims over a 16-year period.
Developing high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Runner gored in the face during chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival
General News
Runner gored in the face during chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival A runner was gored in the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday, with one report saying 12 others were injured and another saying many escaped serious harm.
medium confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
Bitcoin slips below $63,000 in an Asian-session leverage flush
Crypto markets
Bitcoin slips below $63,000 in an Asian-session leverage flush Bitcoin fell under $63,000 during Asian trading, while CoinGlass said the liquidations were only about one-sixth of the market’s worst level over the past 30 days.
Developing medium confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:43 AM UTC
WHO warns new cancer cases could nearly double by 2050
Health
WHO warns new cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 The health agency is calling for urgent action after publishing a long-range global cancer projection.
medium confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC
OFAC updates Iran and counter-terrorism sanctions lists
Foreign policy
OFAC updates Iran and counter-terrorism sanctions lists The U.S. Treasury office also issued an Iran-related general license in its July 10 action.
high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC
How the SEC-CFTC 2026 interpretation treats crypto assets
Crypto markets
How the SEC-CFTC 2026 interpretation treats crypto assets The agencies outlined a token taxonomy and addressed investment contracts, airdrops, staking, mining and wrapped assets.
high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC
US launches fresh attacks against Iran, sending oil prices higher and Asian stocks lower
General News
US launches fresh attacks against Iran, sending oil prices higher and Asian stocks lower Brent crude rose 4.7% to $79.59 a barrel and major Asian indexes fell after the new strikes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Developing high confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:36 AM UTC
EU may expand Russia sanctions list by 250, but 21st package is not yet agreed
Sanctions
EU may expand Russia sanctions list by 250, but 21st package is not yet agreed The bloc has not reached final agreement on the 21st sanctions package, while officials say the existing list could be expanded on Monday by as many as 250 people and companies.
medium confidence Jul 13, 2026, 7:35 AM UTC