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The Sun
30 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Sun
France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row
SYDNEY: France's defence relations with Australia have recovered after their 2021 bust-up over a major submarine contract, the country's ambassador said Sunday. Paris expressed its 'strong regrets' when Australia tore up a multibillion-dollar deal to buy a fleet of diesel-powered submarines from France, Ambassador Pierre-Andre Imbert said. Since the 2022 election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, however, the defence relationship had been 'restarted', he said. 'Now, the first pillar of our cooperation is defence and security, so we have a very good level of cooperation,' the ambassador told AFP as French forces joined major military drills around Australia. When Australia ditched the French deal, it opted instead to acquire nuclear-powered vessels in a new three-way AUKUS pact with the United States and Britain. But a US defence official last month revealed that a review of AUKUS was underway to ensure it 'aligned with the President's America First agenda' and that the US defence industrial base was 'meeting our needs'. Under the AUKUS deal, Australia would acquire at least three Virginia class submarines from the United States within 15 years, eventually manufacturing its own subs. The US Navy has 24 Virginia-class vessels but American shipyards are struggling to meet production targets set at two new boats each year. Asked if France would ever consider discussing a new submarine deal with Australia if the AUKUS agreement was torpedoed by the review, the French ambassador said he was reluctant to speculate. 'I would say it's more an issue for Australia for the moment. And of course, we are always discussing with our friends of Australia,' he said. 'But for the moment, they have chosen AUKUS,' he said. 'If this changes (and) they ask, we'll see.' More than 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are set to join the three-week, annual Talisman Sabre military exercises, which started Sunday across Australia and Papua New Guinea. – AFP
New York Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Connections: Sports Edition hints for July 13, 2025, puzzle No. 293
Need help with today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You've come to the right place. Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes one answer in each of the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing. Advertisement You can access Sunday's game here. Game No. 293's difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 Scroll below for one answer in each of the four categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow: DUFF Green: VCU Blue: RICHMOND Purple: SAFETY The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments! (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic)
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
With sewage spill ‘fully contained,' Hopewell focuses on fixing problem that caused it
Authorities in Hopewell say the major spillage of 1.38 million gallons of raw sewage into the James River July 12 has been 'fully contained' and the electrical issue that they believe caused it has been fixed. A statement from city spokesperson Ginger Holland said Hopewell Water Renewal personnel 'successfully restored full operational capacity' to the plant on Hummel Ross Road in east Hopewell late Saturday afternoon . Working with a third-party contractor, HWR staff was able to repair the faulty wiring that led to the power failure and ultimately the spill. A permanent repair is still scheduled for July 18. Shortly before midnight Friday, July 11, authorities said the headworks where sewage enters the plant to be treated malfunctioned, causing the sewage to overflow into Gravely Run Creek, which feeds into the James River. The Virginia Department of Health estimated that between 50,000-100,000 gallons of raw sewage escaped the plant per hour. 'The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been notified that the situation is fully contained and all systems are functioning properly,' Holland said in the statement. 'There has been no disruption to residential sewer service, and the drinking water supply remains safe.' Even though the water was deemed safe to drink, VDH issued a recreational advisory for Gravely Run Creek and both sides of the James River from City Point down to Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. That means people should avoid swimming, wading and paddle-boating in the water. VDH said the advisory remains in effect until further notice. For questions or additional information about water concerns, contact Hopewell Water Renewal at (804) 541-2210. This is a developing story. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Hopewell says sewage spill contained, power back on at treatment plant
Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Storms drench spots on hot, humid D.C. Saturday
Drama, spectacle and fast-flowing water all arrived in parts of the Washington region Saturday as the heat and humidity of a sultry mid-July afternoon became the ingredients of thunderstorms, deluges and downpours. Flash flooding occurred in Prince William and Fairfax counties in Virginia, and in Montgomery County in Maryland, according to first reports reaching the National Weather Service. Water overran roads. Trees toppled in spots.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Depression Chantal causes flood threats across Eastern US
Chantal, a former tropical storm, was expected to continue producing rain across portions of the mid-Atlantic on Monday, July 7. The system, downgraded to a tropical depression, was spinning over the mid-Atlantic region on the morning of July 7, with the center located about 70 miles from Danville, Virginia. A flood watch was in effect July 7 for several states, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. "Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected," the Weather Prediction Center said in a 5 a.m. ET update. "An elevated risk for flash flooding will continue." In addition to the flood threat, "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions are expected to continue at beaches along the U.S. east coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states during the next day or so." Chantal had stirred up trouble in a few North Carolina locations as it crept northward on July 6, spreading out into Virginia and West Virginia with flooding rains and a few tornadoes. Major flood warnings remained in effect for three waterways to the west of Raleigh. Up to 8 inches of rain had been reported west of Durham. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, town officials said on the night of July 6 that they were evacuating some homes at Camelot Village due to flash flooding, and they reported a dozen road closures. A gauge on the Haw River, between Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina, rose more than 25 feet on July 6, according to a U.S. Geological Survey monitoring station. Further south, the Haw River near Bynum, rose roughly 15 feet in six hours and is expected to crest near its record high on July 7. The Emo River near Huckleberry Springs, blew past its record high, set in 1989, by more than three feet and was still rising on the morning of July 7. In Moore County, in Central North Carolina, officials declared a state of emergency. The proclamation said the county has suffered "extreme amounts of rain in a short amount of time," with widespread flooding, damaged roads. The weather service issued a flash flood warning for parts of the county because of the potential failure of a farm pond, and advised residents in low-lying areas along Joes Creek between Taylortown and Whispering Pines to "move to higher ground immediately." One tornado was reported in each of the following cities: Raleigh, Chatham and Mebane. The National Weather Service said it expected to send survey crews out to confirm the tornadoes. The possible twister at the Raleigh Executive Jetport caused damage to a couple of hangars and some aircraft, according to a weather service report. No tropical storms are expected inthe Atlantic Ocean over the next week, the hurricane center said. In the Pacific, however, the hurricane center is watching two storms that could see potential development off the southwest coast of Mexico. Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, writes about climate change, violent weather and other news. Reach her at dpulver@ or @dinahvp on Bluesky or X or dinahvp.77 on Signal. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tropical Depression Chantal spurs flood warnings in Mid-Atlantic
