Britain ‘Playing With Fire’ by Aiding Ukraine, Faces ‘Unpredictable’ Consequences, Warns Russian Foreign Ministry

"The Kremlin has once again issued dire threats against the United Kingdom and other European states as it insists Western nations that assist Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s

invasion are party to the conflict and will face “unpredictable” consequences.
The announcement by newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that his government will be releasing intellectual property to Ukraine to allow them to build Anglo-French bunker-buster cruise missiles domestically on Monday appears to have given particular impetus to Russia to make these complaints, above and beyond years of London actually handing over weapons and equipment. Following earlier threats on this subject, spokesman Zakharova said the presence of the missile in Ukraine is “literally the quintessence of London’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict”." 

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France deploys troops to Spanish border in response to Ceuta migrant crisis

“Ceuta does not benefit from freedom of movement to the rest of the Schengen Area,” Macron

said in a Twitter post.
“However, as of yesterday, I asked the Interior Minister to strengthen controls at our border with Spain if necessary: 4 units of mobile forces, aircraft, and drones have been deployed.”
He added that France has been in contact with Spain’s government and stands ready to provide assistance, including support from the European border agency Frontex." msn

Pregnant Woman Among Three Injured in Paris ‘Allah Commanded Me’ Stabbing Spree

"Three people, reportedly including a pregnant woman, were injured on Monday morning in

Paris after a man went on a stabbing spree in the French capital.
Despite the attacker reportedly claiming that he was motivated by “Allah”, the case is not currently being treated as a terror incident. A source close to the investigation told Le Parisien: “The guy said Allah sent me to kill women.”
A separate report from Le Figaro stated that two of the victims are currently in critical condition, while the third is in serious condition.
The paper cited footage circulating on social media, which appeared to show the suspected knifeman being held down by multiple people. In the video, he is reportedly heard saying: “Allah commanded me”.
Le Parisien reported that the suspect is a 31-year-old male. No further information on his background has been made public at the time of this reporting." Breitbart

France and Spain battle wildfires as thousands evacuated from homes

"At least one person is dead and over 265,000 people have been evacuated in France and

Spain as wildfires continues to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries said.
A 78-year-old man died in the Spanish town of Manises, north-west of Valencia, in an area affected by the fire, according to the local fire brigade. The victim had reduced mobility and was caught in the blaze near his orchard, officials said." ABC

France expands evacuation orders as Gironde wildfire spreads across Cap-Ferret peninsula

"French authorities expanded evacuation orders across the Cap-Ferret peninsula after a rapidly

spreading wildfire in Gironde breached a containment line overnight, prompting the activation of the national FR-Alert emergency warning system. More than 20 000 residents and tourists were initially evacuated before authorities ordered the evacuation of the entire peninsula as firefighters, supported by European assistance, continued efforts to contain the blaze." W

Multiple Explosions At Macron’s Hotel In Damascus

"Multiple explosions earlier on outside the Four Seasons Hotel in

Damascus where President Emanuel Macron and his delegation were staying before he got himself to anchor.....the terrorist happened by the Sunni jihadis. 
We had, of course, President Emanuel Macron's state visit to Damascus to meet with President well self-appointed interim president Al- Shara or Al Galani. 

The initial wave were two explosions rocking the central part of Damascus and this was shortly after he left to meet with President Al
Shahara to say goodbye before he left. " Tousi

Countries Around the World Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday: ‘Happy U.S. Independence Day!

"Several countries are celebrating what America means to the world on her highly anticipated 250th birthday.
In Paris, France, the iconic Eiffel Tower was lit up with “USA 250” as the structure glittered in the night sky. “The lighting is part of a wider summer program organized by the City of Paris celebrating the historic friendship between France and the United States,” Oliya

Scootercaster’s post read: The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, celebrated the anniversary with Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko among the guests at the event.
President Donald Trump marked the momentous occasion in a proclamation on Friday, stating, “Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny — the freedom and Independence of the United States of America.” Today, America wakes 250 years later as a beacon of hope, a republic entrusted to its people, an idea that changed the world. A nation worth preserving. A dream worth pursuing. A freedom defended by every generation. Happy 250th, America! " Breitbart

France confirms first Ebola case

"France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who recently returned from a

humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), the French Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday.
The ministry said the patient was admitted to a specialized facility and is in stable condition. He has been placed in isolation as part of precautionary measures." RT

Hundreds dead across Europe as heatwave shatters records

"A scorching heatwave has killed hundreds of people across Europe this week, with Spain reporting the highest death toll as temperatures surged past 40C (104F) and records were shattered across the continent.

Spanish authorities have linked more than 200 deaths to the extreme heat, according to the country’s mortality monitoring system. Germany has reported more than 20 deaths, many of them drownings as people sought relief in rivers, lakes, and pools. France has confirmed several heat-related fatalities, including children, while Italy has also reported multiple deaths as hospitals treated growing numbers of patients suffering from heatstroke and dehydration.
The heatwave has engulfed much of Western and Southern Europe, with Paris recording its hottest June day on record at 40.9C and Britain registering its highest June temperature ever at 36.4C. Switzerland also set a new June record, while authorities across the region issued red alerts, closed schools, canceled train services and urged residents to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day." RT

Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat

"Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left

tens of thousands of people without power and boosted air conditioner sales on a continent unused and ill equipped to handle searing heat.
France's national temperature indicator -- an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations -- reached 29.8C on Tuesday, the hottest since measurements began in 1947." msn

Russia accuses France and UK of piracy over cargo ship seizure

"Moscow has accused France and the UK of engaging in “piracy” after French and British

naval forces intercepted and diverted a cargo ship sailing from Russia’s Murmansk to Cameroon in international waters.
The vessel, the Tagor, was stopped on Sunday, more than 400 nautical miles off the coast of Brittany, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. French authorities claim the ship was operating under a “false” flag." RT

Paris enters unprecedented May heat streak as France experiences record-breaking temperatures

"France recorded its hottest May day since records began, while temperatures climbed to

37.8°C (100°F) in southwestern parts of the country on May 28. Multiple stations across France set new all-time May temperature records this week as a prolonged heat dome pushed daytime temperatures into the upper 30s°C (upper 90s°F) and kept nighttime temperatures unusually high across much of the country." W

Macron warns Lukashenko against deeper role in Ukraine war

"Rare diplomatic contact: Macron and Lukashenko spoke by phone for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion, with France initiating the conversation.
Warning over escalation: Macron cautioned Lukashenko about the risks of Belarus being drawn further into Russia's war and urged better ties with Europe.
Tensions on the border: Despite no current troop buildup, Ukraine warns of Russian pressure on Belarus and possible use of its territory for future offensives." msn

UK, France reject NATO plan to increase military aid to Ukraine

"The United Kingdom, France, and other NATO states have blocked a plan under which each

member would contribute 0.25% of their GDP to military aid for Ukraine.
Rutte did not name the members blocking the proposal, but a NATO source told the Telegraph that the opponents were the U.K., France, Canada, Italy, and Spain. "They’re not very enthusiastic about the idea," the source said.
The news comes on the heels of the U.K.'s surprise easing of Russian oil sanctions, dealing a further blow to London's image as one of Ukraine's most steadfast partners." KI

France ready to develop ballistic missile defense with Ukraine, says Zelensky, calling it 'important step'

"France is prepared to cooperate with Ukraine on developing a ballistic missile defense
system, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 16 following a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The announcement comes as Kyiv seeks to unite international partners around the creation of an air defense shield within what Zelensky has described as an "anti-ballistic coalition."
"France is ready to work on anti-ballistic measures. This is a strong decision and an important step. We discussed strengthening our capabilities to repel Russian attacks right now," Zelensky said." KI

"They'll Be Laughing No Longer": Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal Response As "Totally Unacceptable"

"Trump calls Iran's peace proposal response "totally unacceptable"

Iran warns of 'decisive, immediate' response to British or French

warships approaching Hormuz Strait.
Iran responds Sunday to U.S. peace proposal, finally submitting something official to Pakistan. Details not initially disclosed. Trump TS: Iran "playing games with the United States."
IRGC new warning: will unleash "heavy attack" on U.S. bases in region if more Hormuz aggression persists." 

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U.S. Conducts New Iran Strikes Along Hormuz Corridor - Trump Says Warships Came Under Fire By 'Lunatics'

"U.S. military attacks Iran locations on southern coast, and allegations of UAE involvement; Explosions rock Abu Dhabi. CENTCOM says intercepted Iranian counterattacks.
Iran says U.S. violated ceasefire after Centcom targeted Iranian facilities responsible for

attacks; U.S. says ceasefire not violated despite striking Iranian oil tanker and targets in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm.
The Trump admin mulls restarting operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz with naval and air support as early as this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on U.S. access to their bases and airspaces
Iran national security commission 'red line': No uranium has left the country; The right to enrich uranium, the complete lifting of sanctions, and the release of the country's assets are non-negotiable red lines.
French nuclear-powered carrier steams through Suez Canal in support mission as Europe seeks diplomatic influence over Hormuz outcome.
First Chinese tanker reportedly attacked: shipping industry source told Caixin that this was the first time a Chinese tanker was hit in the three-month-long war, calling it "psychologically very hard to accept." ZeroHedge

Western companies miss deadline to exit Russia’s main drone production site

"Manufacturers from Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, and the U.S. continue operating in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, where Russia produces thousands of Shahed drones capable of reaching the EU.

A huge industrial site in Tatarstan, a region in central Russia, has gained notoriety for its outsized role in Russia's war against Ukraine.
The site, known as the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is Russia's main facility for producing Shaheds, its primary long-range attack drones used in the war against Ukraine.
Launched after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in 2022, the drone plant has produced tens of thousands of Shaheds, known in Russia by the domestic name Geran." KI

Officer reportedly leaks location of French aircraft carrier with Strava run

"A French officer has reportedly revealed the location of an aircraft carrier deployed towards the Middle East after publicly registering a run on sports app Strava.

French news outlet Le Monde first reported the officer, referred to as Arthur, logged a 35-minute run on the app while exercising on the deck of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
He used a smartwatch to record his run and upload the activity to the app, the paper said, creating a map that showed his location.
The vessel is main part of a carrier strike group recently deployed to the eastern Mediterranean by the French, the ministry of armed forces said, as tensions in the region continue due to the Iran war.
In a statement to AFP news agency, the French armed forces said the reported incident did "not comply with the current instructions" and appropriate measures would be taken." msn

Zelensky in France: A Western Visit with an Eastern Focus

"The Ukrainian President’s twelfth trip to Paris underscores shifting geopolitical priorities

amid overlapping crises
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s twelfth visit to Paris since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion was conceived well before the launch of the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran. Yet by the time he arrived at the Élysée Palace, the geopolitical context had shifted markedly. What had initially been planned as a visit focused on sustaining pressure on Russia and advancing coordination on negotiations was overtaken by developments in the Middle East." Ukrin