With half of mainland France under the highest heat alert, major tourist sites adjusted operations and schools altered timetables to protect the public.
Category: International
Philippines: Gunshots Fired in Senate Building as ICC-Wanted Senator Resists Arrest
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court resisted arrest, prompting gunshots to be reported inside the senate building, officials said.
Trump Praises Turkish President Erdogan as Prime Candidate to Mediate Iran Talks
The US president called Erdogan a prime candidate to enter the war on Iran negotiations ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey.
China Supercomputer Tops US Machines for First Time in Global Rankings
China’s latest supercomputer claimed the top position in global performance rankings, surpassing American systems in a significant symbolic and strategic victory.
Alibaba Mounts Legal Challenge Against US Defence Department Blacklist
The Chinese tech conglomerate filed legal proceedings challenging its inclusion on the US Defence Department’s blacklist restricting American investment.
White South Africans Arriving as US Refugees Receive Welcome Bags with Constitution Copies
The Trump administration’s welcome package for South African refugees included an Android tablet, an American flag, and copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
DHS Allows Iranian National Soccer Team to Travel for World Cup Game in Seattle
After initially restricting travel, the Department of Homeland Security permitted the Iranian national soccer team to enter the US for its Friday match.
Pew Research: Global Trust in US Falls Sharply Under Trump Administration
A 36-country survey found only 23% of adults expressed confidence in Trump’s world leadership, with steep declines among allies in Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
France Records Hottest Day in History as Heat Dome Grips Europe
France hit 43°C (111°F) in the southwest, its highest temperature ever recorded, as a heat dome caused extreme heat alerts across 24+ European nations.
Anti-ICE Protesters Sentenced to Decades in Prison for ‘Terrorism’ at Texas ICE Jail
Demonstrators who protested at a Texas immigration detention center were handed lengthy prison sentences under terrorism-related charges.