France Burns as Violent Riots Spread; Trump Blames Immigration
Widespread violence erupts across Europe as Trump rebukes Zelensky over Ukraine strikes and weighs delays on Russia sanctions.
Violent riots have engulfed France and spread to other European cities, with streets ablaze, luxury stores looted, and over 1,200 arrested. French President Macron has called for calm and order as his government faces mounting pressure over the unrest. Trump has declared that "France is burning" and blamed immigration for the spiraling mayhem, while other political figures have attributed the riots to far-left extremists.
In a separate diplomatic dispute, Trump has rebuked Ukrainian President Zelensky after Ukraine launched major drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, defying what reports say was a demand to halt such strikes. Trump is also delaying decisions on new sanctions against Russia, with Secretary of State Rubio indicating the administration will take up to 60 days to assess the impact of existing measures.
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A Kansas mother whose truck plowed into a youth soccer game, killing a six-year-old boy and a man, has been released pending toxicology tests, with no charges filed or explanation provided. An Air Force airman was identified as the service member killed during a fast-rope demonstration at a UTSA football game. Multiple people also died in an explosion during a military training exercise, and a fire at a Canadian military base claimed four lives.
Border Czar Tom Homan has said there is "strong" evidence that could lead to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's deportation as a federal investigation continues. An international coalition is plotting coordinated walkouts across 12 countries under a war slogan.
In entertainment news, "The Simpsons" has brought back the character Apu with a new voice actor after nearly a decade, ending a prolonged absence. At the box office, the Street Fighter movie claimed the top spot with a strong opening, while the documentary "You Can See Everything," about Elizabeth Holmes, scored one of the biggest non-music documentary openings in two decades.
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