Day News Recap: Wildfires, Iran tensions and Europe security dominate a crowded day of news
France and Spain faced a worsening wildfire emergency, with more than 360,000 people evacuated across both countries as blazes spread through the southwest and into Gironde, south of Bordeaux. French officials ordered another 55,000 people to leave homes and holiday accommodation as firefighters tried to stop the fire reaching Bordeaux. 🔗 🔗In southwest France, crews were still battling the Gironde blaze as it burned through large areas and pushed evacuation numbers higher, while in County Tipperary the Slievenamon wildfire had reduced significantly, although firefighters were still tackling hotspots. In Scotland, residents of Nethy Bridge were allowed home after the Cairngorms... [Continue Reading]
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Breakfast News Recap: US pauses Iran strikes as Congo Ebola deaths rise and wildfires rage in Europe
The US did not carry out air strikes on Iran overnight, after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments, as reports said Washington is running low on interceptor stockpiles. The pause came amid wider concern over the pace and cost of the campaign. 🔗Separately, the Pentagon is facing accusations that it has hidden or downplayed US troop casualties in the Iran war, after reported deaths rose to 18 and injuries to 81. The claims add to pressure on the administration as the conflict intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
Iran government and state TV clash over coverage as US talks are discussed
Iran's government has accused the state broadcaster IRIB of censorship after it omitted part of President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks about negotiations with the United States. The dispute has opened a public rift between two key state institutions at a time when mediators are trying to encourage diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. It also comes against the backdrop of the aftermath of last year's 12-day war with Israel, which Pezeshkian referenced in his speech.The Government Information Council said on Friday that IRIB had cut the section of the president's comments in which he described how talks with Washington had been approved.... [Continue Reading]

