## Drone strikes cripple 8 airports across Russia

Authored by newsukraine.rbc.ua

A Carpet plan has been implemented simultaneously at eight airports in Russia due to an attack by unknown drones, according to Russian public sources.

Flights have been suspended at the airports of Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Magas, Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Stavropol, Sochi, and Tambov.

Airspace over these airports is temporarily closed.

Due to the drone attack, 25 flights have been delayed.

Additionally, in the Sochi airport alone, 45 flights are delayed both for departure and arrival due to the drone attacks.

Last night unknown drones carried out a large-scale attack on Russia again. »

### US regulators approve $8.4bn Paramount-Skydance merger

Authored by theguardian.com

The Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr, has said the agency’s review of the proposed merger was not connected to the civil suit.

In response to news of the merger on Thursday, Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren, who has called for an investigation into Paramount’s relationship with Trump over the Skydance merger, wrote in a social media post: “Sure looks like they paid Donald Trump $36 MILLION for this merger.

The merger came after Skydance and its investment partner, RedBird Capital, assured the FCC of their commitment to unbiased journalism that represents diverse viewpoints. »

### Macron declares: France will recognize Palestinian state

Authored by ynetnews.com

"From a historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the state of Palestine," he wrote, adding that he will make "a solemn declaration at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September."

According to Macron, "The urgency today is to end the war in Gaza and provide aid to the civilian population. »

### Donald Trump Reportedly Worried About Backlash Over Epstein Files: 'They're Going To F--k Me'

Authored by latintimes.com

President Donald Trump is reportedly worried about the backlash from his ties with disgraced financier and child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, recently saying "they're going to f--k me.".

On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal detailed that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump in May that his name appeared in the Epstein files.

Officials said the files had unverified hearsay about many people who had socialized with Epstein in the past, including Trump. »

### Carney calls Israel denying humanitarian aid in Gaza 'violation of international law'

Authored by cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Israel's denial of humanitarian aid in Gaza a violation of international law.

"Israel's control of aid distribution must be replaced by comprehensive provision of humanitarian assistance led by international organizations," Carney said in a media statement Thursday evening.

"This denial of humanitarian aid is a violation of international law," he said. »

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