A recent report published on a French website indicates India lost a Rafale fighter jet due to a high-altitude technical failure during a training mission, with no enemy involvement. Dassault Aviation’s CEO, Éric Trappier, confirmed the incident, emphasizing that the Rafale’s electronic warfare suite detected no hostile engagement. Trappier also rejected Pakistan’s earlier claims of downing multiple Rafales, calling the assertions “inaccurate”. Furthermore, French intelligence suggests China may have been involved in discrediting the Rafale’s performance to influence international defense contracts.
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The Trump administration now claims the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador was an isolated administrative error, contradicting previous statements. This assertion comes in the ongoing legal battle where Abrego Garcia is suing over his wrongful deportation, while the government has filed human smuggling charges against him. Abrego Garcia endured harsh conditions during his detention at the CECOT prison, including severe physical and psychological abuse. Despite the initial failure to comply with a court order, he was eventually returned to the U.S., charged with human smuggling, and now faces the potential of being deported again.
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In a recent development, Colonel General Khalil Arslanov, a former deputy chief of the Russian army’s General Staff, received a 17-year prison sentence for orchestrating the theft of over 1 billion roubles from Defense Ministry contracts. The court found Arslanov guilty of embezzling funds from state contracts with Voentelecom and extorting a bribe. This case is part of a broader crackdown on military corruption, with the sentencing of Arslanov following the previous week’s 13-year sentence given to former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov. Both cases, along with others, highlight the Russian government’s increased prosecution of high-ranking defense officials.
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Fox News challenged the Department of Justice’s statement that Jeffrey Epstein did not possess a client list, referencing a past comment from former Attorney General Pam Bondi who stated she had the list on her desk. During a press briefing, Fox News’s Peter Doocy questioned the current press secretary about the discrepancy, prompting a response emphasizing the administration’s exhaustive investigation. The exchange highlights tensions within the MAGA world, with some figures, like Laura Loomer, calling for accountability, while others, including the press secretary, defend the administration’s actions.
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Volunteer firefighters from Acuña, Mexico, have joined search and rescue efforts in Kerrville, Texas, following devastating flash floods over the Fourth of July weekend. The Civil Protection Water Rescue Team and Cure Firefighters, partnering with Foundation 911, arrived Sunday morning to assist in the international response. The floods, triggered by a rapid rise of the Guadalupe River, caused catastrophic damage and tragically claimed the lives of many, including those at a summer camp. As of Sunday, authorities confirmed a number of people missing across the state, with President Trump declaring a major disaster for Kerr County.
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Recent reports indicate the discovery of a massive oil reserve, estimated at 511 billion barrels, under Antarctica’s ice, potentially reshaping global energy markets and challenging the Antarctic Treaty. Russian research ships made this discovery in the Weddell Sea, a region with overlapping territorial claims, raising concerns about Russia’s motives, especially given its intensifying geopolitical conflicts. Despite the treaty’s ban on resource exploitation, Russia’s increased seismic activity and growing presence have sparked fears of potential violations, while China’s involvement further complicates the situation. The international community now faces the challenge of upholding the treaty and safeguarding environmental preservation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Passengers at several U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during standard preflight security checks, according to sources familiar with the changes. This is a phased approach, with airports like Baltimore/Washington International and Fort Lauderdale International among the first to implement the change. Previously, only travelers with TSA PreCheck were exempt from the shoe removal rule. The updated policy comes as the TSA explores new ways to enhance the passenger experience.
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President Trump reignited trade war concerns by threatening Japan and South Korea with 25% duties and additional tariffs on goods from Laos, Myanmar, South Africa, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan. These actions, threatened under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, came alongside the extension of a key negotiating deadline to August 1st. The move caused market volatility, reminiscent of earlier disruptions in trade policy. Despite the uncertainty, analysts suggest the impact on stocks may be limited this time, while acknowledging potential setbacks for the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates, given the inflationary concerns from tariffs.
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Virginia Giuffre, in her personal diary, alleged that Jeffrey Epstein recorded her being abused by other men for blackmail purposes. This claim appears to contradict a recent memo from the FBI and Justice Department that stated there was no credible evidence of Epstein using blackmail. The diary, shared by Giuffre’s family to offer a complete account of her life, included entries detailing this alleged surveillance.
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Former President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Elon Musk’s potential new political party, labeling the idea as “ridiculous.” Trump asserted that third parties have historically failed in the United States and would only cause disruption and chaos, particularly criticizing the timing given existing issues with the Democratic Party. Trump doubled down on his stance via Truth Social, while simultaneously claiming Musk’s issue with the bill wasn’t about the price tag but the electric vehicle mandate. Trump even went as far as calling Musk a “train wreck.”
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