Iran launched two waves of rockets at Israeli territory Sunday evening, prompting Israeli air defenses to engage; all missiles were reportedly intercepted, though sirens sounded extensively across northern Israel.

Australia is experiencing a significant diphtheria outbreak with over 220 cases recorded in 2026, concentrated in the Northern Territory and northern Australia. The outbreak disproportionately affects Aboriginal people in remote communities, raising urgent concerns about housing conditions, healthcare access, and disease containment in vulnerable populations.