France Completes Military Withdrawal From Senegal, Ending Presence in West Africa

"The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal, the last West African country where it maintained a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence in recent years.
The French military handed over Camp Geille, its largest base in Senegal, along with a nearby air facility, to the Senegalese government during a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.
Gen. Pascal Ianni, head of French forces in Africa, said the handover marked a new phase in military ties." Breitbart

Russia Strikes Ukraine's Odesa & Pavlohrad

"Russia launched its biggest ever attack on the eastern

Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad early on
Saturday, as part of a large wave of strikes across the country involving hundreds of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles." WION

South Korea: Largest floods in history engulf city, mass evacuations

"A historic flood catastrophe is unfolding in South Korea as relentless torrential rains pound

the country for four days straight. From the western slopes to southern provinces, roads are submerged, public transport halted, and thousands forced to evacuate. With over 4 dead, 2 missing, and nearly 3,000 displaced, this disaster marks one of the worst in years.

Watch the gripping coverage of nature’s fury overwhelming cities and villages, government rescue efforts, and hear the heartbreaking stories of families caught in the deluge. Stay informed on the latest updates, weather forecasts, and official responses." DW

122℉ Extreme Heat Sweeps Most of China, Breaking a 280-Year Record, Cars Are Even Melted.

"A record-breaking heatwave has swept across much of China this summer, with several cities experiencing the highest temperatures in their history. On July 15 and 16, the top ten hottest places in China all recorded temperatures above 42°C. In Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the mercury hit a scorching 44°C, shattering a 280-year-old record." EW

Russia Will Target Any 'Coalition Of The Willing' Forces In Ukraine

"The Russian Foreign Ministry said any troops from third countries deployed to Ukraine will

become targets. European nations have discussed plans to send their soldiers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova explained that any country that joins a coalition of the willing and deploys troops to Ukraine will become targets. "We have repeatedly stated that a deployment of armed forces of other countries in Ukraine under any pretense would be absolutely unacceptable," she said." ZeroHedge

38 battles since morning

"Since the beginning of the day, there have been 38 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest number occurring in the Pokrovsk sector. Battles are ongoing in five sectors.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors: four enemy attacks were recorded, with one engagement still ongoing. Russian aircraft carried out four airstrikes, dropping seven guided aerial bombs. Additionally, 130 artillery strikes were conducted against Ukrainian positions and populated areas.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian positions twice near Lypsti and Starytsia. Battles are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces continue their assault near Holubivka.
In the Lyman sector, seven enemy attacks targeted Ukrainian positions near Novyi Myr, Torske, and Serebrianka. Two engagements are ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, no active offensive actions by the enemy since the beginning of the day have been reported.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defense units repelled one attack near Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attempts to breach defenses near Dyliivka and Toretsk. One clash is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops launched 15 assaults to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from positions near Popiv Yar, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Orikhove, Dachne, and toward Pokrovsk. Ukrainian forces have repelled 13 attacks so far. Russian aircraft also carried out strikes on Shakhove, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, and Bilytske.
In the Novopavlivka sector, one enemy assault was repelled near the settlement of Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, no assault actions were carried out by the enemy.
In the Orikhiv sector, one combat engagement occurred near Kamianske. Airstrikes were also launched at Mala Tokmachka, Chervona Krynytsia, Novodanylivka, Plavni, and Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy launched airstrikes on Tiahynka and Lvove, with no ground assaults reported." Ukrin

Philippines Typhoon Crising Destroy Homes, Cars in Metro Manila

"Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm "Crising" flooded parts of
Metro Manila on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority." ND

Intense Phreatic Eruptions in the Philippines - Taal Volcano explodes from its crater lake

"Phreatic eruption at Taal produces steam cloud up to 2400 m altitude – volcanic eruption." Silki

Super Typhoon Wipha Slams Shenzhen, Airports and Trains Shut, Mass Evacuations in China

"Typhoon Wipha, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit southern China, is slamming into Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and the Pearl River Delta with record-breaking rain and wind. Cities are flooding before the storm even arrives. Trains shut down, evacuations ordered, chaos spreads." WD

Trump allocates arms for Ukraine, threatens Russia with tariffs if no truce in 50 days

"During an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark
Rutte, President Donald Trump said he would punish Russia and its allies with tariffs if there is no Ukraine peace agreement within 50 days. Trump and Rutte also unveiled a deal under which NATO would buy U.S. arms to send to Ukraine."
France24

Romania Storm Like a Hurricane Destroy Homes, Cars in Bucharest

"Strong winds ripped off roofs and uprooted trees, including cars. Several planes landed late in Bucharest. In just a few minutes, the storm struck several areas in Bucharest and Ilfov. Wind speeds measured at meteorological stations reached 100 km/h. In the Bucharest region,

meteorological stations recorded winds between 76 and 86 km/h, Baneasa Airport recorded 101 km/h, and the same occurred in Slobozia. This is an extreme phenomenon of atmospheric instability; tornadoes can arise from such storms. In the capital, residents in the streets clung to trees or poles to avoid being swept away by floodwaters. Authorities issued RO-Alert messages to warn the public. The severe weather also affected Ilfov County. The most affected areas were Mogoşoaia, Otopeni, and Voluntari. There, the storm also claimed lives. A 49-year-old woman lost her life. The incident occurred in a residential area, about one kilometer from Otopeni Airport. Strong gusts of wind ripped off the roof of a neighbor's house and threw it onto another house where the victim was staying. Drivers on the A1 highway also had to contend with the storm. A tree fell onto the road, sending cars tumbling over its branches. " WD

Wildfires engulf Turkey, situation on brink of disaster

"Forest fires in Turkey have gotten out of control with the onset of the hot season. Despite the efforts of the army of firefighters, for every localized fire there are 3 new ones. This is because the conditions for the outbreak and rapid spread of fire do not change. Heat of +40, and sometimes even higher, strong winds and lack of precipitation devalue the efforts of fire brigades. Another powerful fire in  Turkey began in the Sarkoy district of Tekirdag province. The fire, which started in a field, quickly spread to forest areas. 

The weather conditions described above make it difficult to extinguish the fire. Numerous animal pens, gardens, agricultural machinery, tractors and lands were damaged. Huge whitish clouds of smoke hung over the province, blocking out the sunlight. 8 people poisoned by smoke were taken to hospital. 3 settlements were evacuated by local authorities due to the threat of fire in residential buildings.

Another large forest fire broke out in the province of Canakkale, in the Ayvacık district. The fire broke out near the village of Naldeken and quickly spread to a large area. According to operational information, the fire threatens nearby areas. Firefighters are working to localize the flames, despite the difficult terrain that makes it difficult to access the fire. Cooling of already extinguished areas is underway to prevent re-ignition. "We have mobilized all available resources to fight the fires. At the moment, the main priority is to protect settlements and people's lives," said a representative of the regional emergency management department." WD

Putin Drops 500 Kg Death Bomb, Destroys Shopping Center In Eastern Ukraine

"Russia has reportedly intensified its assault on Ukraine with a massive 500 kg bomb, striking a shopping center in the eastern region. The brutal attack signals a new phase of escalation in the ongoing war.Vadym Filashkin, governor of eastern Donetsk region, said a 500-kg (1,100-pound) bomb was deployed at 5:20 p.m., when shoppers were out." WION

North Korea WAR WARNING? North Korea Threatens ‘Grave Consequences’ After US, Japan, South Korea Drills

"North Korea has issued a chilling war warning, threatening “grave consequences” after the
US, Japan, and South Korea held a major air drill featuring a US B-52 bomber. Pyongyang called the drills “provocative,” while Russia also cautioned the West against raising tensions." WION

Countdown To War? US, Japan, Philippines Gear Up Against China; Missiles Ready?

"Tensions are skyrocketing in the Indo-Pacific! China issues a chilling warning as Taiwan and

the U.S. ramp up their joint military drills near the Taiwan Strait. Is this a countdown to war? Are aggressive maneuvers crossing the red line? As Beijing readies its forces and Taiwan flexes its defense muscle, the world watches with bated breath. Is the U.S. gearing up for war? American forces conduct massive military drills at the Panama Canal as tensions with China hit new highs. Trump weighs in on rising fears of a global conflict. As tensions flare in the South China Sea, the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines step up their united front against China’s growing assertiveness. Joint drills, new missile deployments, and open military support ." WION