In France, a left-wing coalition won the final round of parliamentary elections on July 7. The result came as a surprise to many observers, as pollsters had predicted that Marine Le Pen’s National Rally would win. Political analysts say France could now be left with a fractured, ineffective government in the coming months.
President Joe Biden campaigned in battleground states over the weekend, telling voters his goal is to unite America again. The president visited Pennsylvania on July 7 for a rally with union members and local Democrats. President Biden vowed to win the presidential race again at another rally in Wisconsin.
The Philippines and Japan have signed a new defense pact. The Asian countries say they are seeking stability in the region amid rising tensions with China.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Left-Wing Coalition Wins France’s Parliamentary Elections
2. Impact of French Elections
2. Hostage Families Mark 9 Months Since Hamas Terror Attack
4. Dutch Ministers Pledge ‘Rock-Solid’ Support for Ukraine
5. Hungary’s Viktor Orban Visits Beijing
7. EU Condemns Hungarian PM’s Trip to Moscow
8. Philippines, Japan Sign Defense Pact
9. Biden Vows to Stay in Presidential Race–and Win
10. Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas
11. California Battles Several Wildfires During Heatwave
12. Heat Wave Scorches Western States
13. Judge Grants Delay in Classified Docs Case
14. Panama Closes Border Crossing With Barbed Wire
15. Mount Etna Erupts, Ejecting Lava Into Sky
16. California High School Students to Learn Dangers of Fentanyl
17. Boeing Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge
18. Americans’ Finances Hang in Balance Amid Rate Decisions
19. Oil Slips as Gaza Talks Ease Supply Disruption Woes
20. Hurricane Beryl Landfall and Forecast
21. Windsurfers Kicked Off Texas Beach as Beryl Approaches
22. NASCAR Unveils EV Prototypes at Chicago Street Race
23. Gardening Teaches Inmates Valuable Skills
