Noontime News Recap: Pakistan floods deepen as France battles wildfires and oil drops on Iran US pause

Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon spells in years, with at least 107 people killed since the season began in June and more rain forecast, raising fears of further flooding and disruption across the country.  🔗

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In France, firefighters are trying to stop major wildfires in southwest areas from reaching Bordeaux, while President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting as a fresh heatwave warning adds to the pressure.  🔗

Oil prices fell more than 6% after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, easing immediate fears over the Strait of Hormuz and shipping routes that had been rattled by the conflict.  🔗

India has summoned the Ukraine ambassador after a merchant ship carrying four Indian crew members was attacked in the Black Sea conflict zone, a move that underlines New Delhi’s concern over the safety of its nationals at sea.  🔗

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Germany has approved nearly 800 million euros in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, with the reply from the foreign office pointing to a major submarine related project among the exports.  🔗

In the UK, Andy Burnham is due to host Volodymyr Zelensky at a British naval base, with London pledging continued support for Ukraine as the new prime minister receives his first foreign leader visit.  🔗

Elsewhere, Iran has summoned the French ambassador in Tehran over alleged interference in its internal affairs, a fresh sign of strain in relations between the two countries.  🔗

In Australia, new evidence to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has intensified debate over whether the Jewish Community Security Group should be armed, with New South Wales police pushing back against the proposal.  🔗

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