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Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament … and Europe’s strategic awakening’
Emmanuel Macron has presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris amid a searing heatwave and wildfires that forced authorities around the country to cancel traditional firework displays and balls celebrating France’s national day.
The French president was joined for the annual military procession and flypast by his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and two dozen other national leaders.
Continue reading...Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir – Al Jazeera
- Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir Al Jazeera
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Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses – AP News
- Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses AP News
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- Russian strikes kill eight, wound dozens, Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks faster weapons deliveries Reuters
- Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos Al Jazeera
France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day – Reuters
- France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day Reuters
- On Bastille Day, Macron Offers Spectacle of European Military Might WSJ
- Europe, Flexing Muscle in Ukraine, Is Still on Sidelines in Iran The New York Times
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- Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires The Guardian
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The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting Ukraine
Keir Starmer has become the first UK prime minister to be presented with the Légion d’honneur by a French president, in recognition of his work with France on the security of Europe.
Emmanuel Macron awarded the historic honour to Starmer for his leadership in setting up the coalition of the willing – a group of countries chaired by France and the UK that have pledged to support Ukraine – at a critical moment for Europe in early 2025.
Continue reading...Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks – Al Jazeera
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- Russia Prepares to Reroute Grain Exports From Sea of Azov After Ukrainian Attacks The Moscow Times
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Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack – Al Jazeera
- Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack Al Jazeera
- Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending Al Jazeera
- Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm Reuters
- Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official The Guardian
- Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis Axios
Five Ways Putin Is in Trouble Over His War in Ukraine – Bloomberg.com
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- EXCLUSIVE: Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say Reuters
New York college professor celebrates Lindsey Graham’s death in social media post, later apologizes – Fox News
Young Germans opting out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army
Almost 6,000 young men apply to be excluded on moral or religious grounds despite ‘conscription lite’ policy
The number of young men applying to be conscientious objectors and refuse armed military service in Germany has risen sharply this year, undermining a drive by Berlin to create Europe’s strongest conventional army and deter the Russian threat.
More people had applied to exclude themselves from service on religious or moral grounds in the first half of 2026 than in the whole of last year, according to figures provided by the government on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months
Documents show the FBI director’s gift was ‘displayed proudly’ by the AFP before new commissioner ordered it be destroyed
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When the FBI director, Kash Patel, visited the Australian federal police last year, he came bearing a gift: a 3D-printed imitation pistol that then was “displayed proudly” in the commissioner’s office.
Yet within months, shortly after Krissy Barrett became the AFP’s new commissioner last October, she ordered it to be destroyed.
Continue reading...David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors
Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serve
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David Penman wasn’t happy.
The Daylesford small business owner didn’t like the work of his local council. So, using little-known laws that force elected officials to stand down, he essentially stopped it from making any big decisions.
Continue reading...Israel and Lebanon Meet to Advance Peace Talks, as Broader Truce Unravels – The New York Times
- Israel and Lebanon Meet to Advance Peace Talks, as Broader Truce Unravels The New York Times
- Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal Reuters
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- Israel seeks proof Lebanese Army can prevent Hezbollah's return in Rome talks The Jerusalem Post
- US military delegation visits Beirut to discuss IDF ‘pilot zone’ withdrawal The Times of Israel
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Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?
Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe's own defence against ballistic missiles.
Coalition and One Nation’s plan to ditch net zero would not lower power prices, CSIRO report finds
GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate power
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Claims by the Coalition and One Nation that abandoning a net zero climate target would bring down power prices are contradicted in a new CSIRO report on the costs of generating electricity.
Generation costs will probably rise after 2030 regardless of Australia’s policy on net zero, according to the CSIRO’s annual GenCost report, but prices should then stabilise at levels below recent price spikes.
Continue reading...Ukraine targets another 11 Russian ships in Sea of Azov – DW.com
- Ukraine targets another 11 Russian ships in Sea of Azov DW.com
- Russian Energy Is Now at Ukraine’s Mercy Foreign Policy
- Maps: Ukrainian drone strikes choke Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov Reuters
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze AP News
- Ukraine forces hit more than 100 Russian vessels in Azov in eight days Euronews.com