Spanish congressman Erin Moreno writes her own satirical Happy Birthday song for Trump
Spanish European Parliament member Aileen Montero attracted widespread attention after she sarcastically sang “Happy Birthday” to US President Donald Trump during a Middle East policy debate, ending with “Happy birthday, Mr. Genocide.”Montero, Spain’s former equality minister and representative of Spain’s left-wing Podemos party, used his speaking time to criticize EU foreign policy and confront EU foreign policy chief Kaya Callas.At the end of her speech, Montero switched to singing the song in English, prompting immediate comparisons online to Marilyn Monroe’s famous 1962 birthday performance for President John F. Kennedy, but she changed the standard lyrics to “Mr. Genocide.”Montero strongly questions whether Europe has anything to celebrate about the modern state of affairs in the Middle East. She demands to know whether the EU actually prevented disaster.“Have we stopped the illegal U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iran? Have we severed ties with Israel? Have we stopped the occupation of Lebanon? No, we cannot celebrate that,” she said.On Sunday, June 14, Trump gave a speech following the public celebration of his 80th birthday. Montero mocked his birthday celebration, calling it a “Roman Empire” style feast.The viral moment quickly sparked heated debate on social media. Supporters hailed it as a bold and necessary criticism of international foreign policy. Critics dismissed the performance as an empty political spectacle and noted that she spoke to a largely empty council chamber.Callas did not respond verbally to the song, remaining focused on her notes throughout the demo.
Donald Trump and Georgia Meloni sat on a small sofa during what appeared to be a long conversation during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. The US president now claims the Italian prime minister “begged” him: “She wanted so badly to take a photo with me – I could have skipped it, but I felt sorry for her.” Meloni responded by chiding in Italian: “Io e l’Italia non imploriamo mai.” “Neither Italy nor I know how to beg.”
Donald Trump’s comments at the G7 summit included calling himself “the boss”, and Georgia Meloni has since responded sharply to his claims about a meeting with her. (Image source: Reuters)
A diplomatic spat ensued and World War II was mentioned in the response.
Trump’s remarks about Meloni and Hormuz
Trump made the remarks during an interview broadcast on Italy’s La7 channel on Friday. A reporter asked him about Ukraine, but Trump mentioned Meloni instead. The conversation turned to their meeting on the sidelines of the just-concluded G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
In a phone call with NBC News, Trump doubled down. “That’s true,” he said of the “begging” argument.
“She’s not with us. She’s a big fan of ours, but I don’t want her to be my fan “Because she and NATO are not there, related to the strait,” he added, referring to the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway that Iran blocked after the United States and Israel launched a military strike in late February. Trump has repeatedly accused NATO allies of failing to support U.S. forces once the war began.
Meloni responded with video
In her video, Melons Said she responded because “some things deserve an immediate response.” She said she was “frankly shocked” and didn’t know why the US president would do this.
“All I can say is that it is a pity that he did not show the same determination towards the enemies of the West, the enemies of the United States, and his leaders who were more tolerant of them. But one thing he has to remember is that Italy and I will not beg,” she said.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani then abruptly canceled a planned trip to the United States. Tajani wrote on X, “President Trump’s serious and offensive remarks about the Prime Minister Georgia Meloni Offended all of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel my visit to the United States originally scheduled for June 21st and 22nd. “
As of Friday afternoon, the Italian government and political circles had expressed their solidarity with Meloni, including an appeal from Italy’s head of state, President Sergio Mattarella.
Transport Minister Matteo Salvini posted, “Whoever attacks Giorgia Meloni attacks us all.” Justice Minister Carlo Nordio remembered the American troops who died in Italy during World War II, writing that their sacrifices “were not worth such a painful blow to our brotherhood.” Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he did not believe Meloni would ask someone for a photo “even under threat,” Reuters reported.
One of Meloni’s closest political allies, Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Giovanbattista Fazzolari, made a rare public swipe, saying, “It is not clear whether Trump is destroying the historic relationship between the United States and Europe out of intentionality or incompetence.”
Longtime allies face Trump’s taunts
Even opposition politicians sided with Meloni. Center-left former prime minister Matteo Renzi called Trump’s comments “as shocking as ever,” adding that Meloni had “finally” noticed the sting.
In a post on X, Renzi called on Meloni to abandon her relationship with Trump, saying “the global right has failed.”
The breakdown is a stunning reversal for a leader who has staked much of his international standing on his relationship with Trump. Meloni took office in October 2022 as leader of the right-wing coalition and was the only EU leader invited to Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025.
Trump spoke of her in typically glowing terms, calling her “awesome,” “incredible” and a friend. She positioned herself as a potential “bridge” between Washington and the EU.
Their alliance is also built on shared ideological currents, with both leaders rising on a platform of right-wing theory, cultural nationalism and border controls, among other issues. Meloni, for example, has established a similar diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
But her relationship with Washington — and primarily with Trump — began to fray in April, when Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV after he condemned U.S. military action against Iran. For Meloni, whose political identity is rooted in Catholicism and civilized conservatism, defending the papacy is a top priority because Italy is the most Catholic major European country and the Vatican is located within its borders.
Meloni called Trump’s attacks on the pope, who happens to be American, “unacceptable.” “I thought she had courage, but I was wrong,” Trump retorted, accusing her of not wanting to “help get rid of a nuclear Iran” and describing Nato as a “paper tiger.”
The G7 summit in Evian was also promoted as an opportunity to reset U.S.-European relations. Snippets of Trump and Meloni’s conversation were even seen as thawing. This is not the case.
London train crash kills driver and injures 89 people, survivors recall horror (Photo/AP and X)
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north London, on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring more than 80 people as survivors recalled scenes of panic and destruction.Describing the moments after the crash, passenger Dr Pete Knapp told the Press Association: “There was a moment when I was thrown into the chair in front and then I saw the smoke. People were crying, people were screaming, people were very scared and confused.”The incident occurred between Bedford and Luton at around 5.15pm local time as both trains were traveling south towards London St Pancras Station. Emergency services, including air ambulances and specialist rescue teams, rushed to the scene after several carriages derailed.According to emergency officials, 89 people were injured in the accident. Eleven people were seriously injured, 22 were seriously injured and 56 were treated for minor injuries.Recalling the impact, Knapp said there was no warning before the collision.“There was a moment where I was thrown into a chair in front and then I saw the smoke. People were crying, people were screaming, people were very scared and confused,” he said.“I stood up and saw a lot of people who couldn’t speak and had broken legs, and then I managed to get off the train and squeeze through the gap in the door because I was so thin.”He added that his first thought was to run away in case the incident was caused by an explosion.“My first thought was that I needed to get out of the car in case there was a terrorist explosion and I thought it would be safer to get out of the car,” he said.Another passenger, Shola Mene, told the BBC there was a “loud bang” and “people flew out of their seats”. “Someone flew over and hit my husband in the face. There was a lot of blood. There were a lot of facial injuries,” Mene said. In another interview, Knapp compared the scene to a bomb exploding.“When I stood up I saw chairs everywhere and I felt like I was in the middle of a bomb blast. When I stood up I saw people’s faces were bloody and people’s legs looked broken.” There was smoke everywhere,” he told the BBC.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement: “My thoughts are with the families of those who have tragically lost their lives and those who have been seriously injured.”Social media videos from the scene showed injured passengers sitting in damaged carriages, while others were sitting on the tracks with their bodies wrapped in bandages after being evacuated.Eddie Dempsey, general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), confirmed the deceased was a train driver.He said: “We are saddened to learn that a train driver and former RMT representative has tragically died in a crash between Luton and Bedford today. The thoughts of the RMT are with their families, friends, colleagues and the Aslef union at this terrible time.”Dave Kalf, general secretary of the train drivers’ union Aslef, also expressed his condolences to the victims.He said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in a crash near Bedford today and the passengers injured in the crash.”Rail operator East Midlands Railway said the incident involved a 4.40pm train from Corby to London St Pancras and a 3.50pm train from Nottingham to the same destination.The company suspended all train services to and from London St Pancras for the remainder of the day as emergency services continued to respond and investigators began investigating the cause of the collision.
new air force oneFormer Qatari-owned Boeing 747-8 jet has been transformed into the official plane of the US President, unveiled by the President Donald Trump on Friday.
President Donald Trump and reporters toured for the first time a Boeing 747 aircraft gifted by Qatar that will serve as temporary Air Force One. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP) (AFP)
According to reporters, this aircraft is larger and more luxurious than the current presidential plane.
Trump said he planned to use the new plane at next month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and hinted that he might visit China again later. He added that his return from the G7 summit in France this week marked the last scheduled journey on the current Air Force One.
He also mentioned that next month, the new Air Force One will fly over during the Fourth of July celebrations.
The gift from Qatar will serve as a “bridge” aircraft to transport the president until a new plane ordered directly from Boeing arrives, the Associated Press reported. As of now, it is planned for 2028.
The new plane’s underbelly is painted navy blue with crimson stripes, giving it a bolder appearance than the robin’s egg blue look of the Kennedy era.
The presidential seal is located on the left side of the plane where the president boarded, and a huge American flag hangs at the tail of the plane.
A group of reporters visited the aircraft this week. The Daily Caller’s Reagan Reese described the plane as “feeling more like a house than an airplane.” The plane features warm tan walls, smooth finishes, silver accents, solid wood tables and the presidential seal on each seat belt, she said.
Rees wrote“The pressing area is 2-3 times that of the old aircraft.”
The plane features a lounge with sofas, a conference area decorated with photos of the National Mall in Washington and upgraded seats, according to Reese, who toured the aircraft. Rhys noticed that the seat reclined completely into the bed. She described the plane as having a “new airplane smell.”
Political and Ethical Issues Surrounding Gift Planes
Trump said on Friday that the United States was in a “kind of gridlock” while waiting for new planes to arrive directly from Boeing. He recounted requesting the use of one of their aircraft from the Emir of Qatar.
“Look, a normal president wouldn’t do this. A normal president would want to stay away from airplanes. But our country has to be properly represented,” he said.
Despite concerns over the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign country, the U.S. government officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar as the presidential plane last year.
Trump has said in the past that the Qatari plane would be donated to future presidential archives rather than used for travel when he leaves office.
The U.S. Air Force said in a press statement that the Qatari aircraft “were modified following a rigorous engineering approach that prioritized these core capabilities over safety modifications.”
The modifications would cost less than $400 million, according to past comments from the organization.
US President Donald Trump claims the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was established through his intervention
US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, telling the country to “calm down sometimes and use your head” as a ceasefire came into effect on Friday after a deadly attack in Lebanon that killed 47 people.Trump told NBC News he had spoken to Israel and asked it to agree to a ceasefire, but he declined to say whether he had spoken directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.“It’s positive,” Trump said of the ceasefire. “It’s kind of the icing on the cake,” he added, referring to the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.“Sometimes you have to calm down and use your head,” Trump said of his relationship with Netanyahu. “Bibi and I have always been good.”Hours after the ceasefire took effect, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff began traveling to Switzerland for the first round of talks with Iran on a potential nuclear deal, Axios reported.A day earlier, Vice President Vance canceled plans to attend the talks, which were canceled due to renewed fighting in Lebanon. The escalation creates new uncertainty over the fate of crucial negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that the talks had been postponed and that Switzerland remained ready to facilitate them.A senior U.S. official said the ceasefire agreement came into effect after the two sides exchanged fire at around 4 p.m. Lebanese time. U.S. and Qatari negotiators reached the deal with help from Iran.“If Hezbollah does not attack us, then it is not war time for us,” an Israeli official said, adding that Israel would keep its troops in southern Lebanon.The Lebanese Health Ministry said Israeli attacks from midnight to Friday had killed 47 people and injured 97 others. The Israeli military said an incident in Lebanon killed four soldiers.Two Lebanese security sources said Israel launched more than a dozen airstrikes in the first hour of the ceasefire, but none were recorded after 5 p.m.Trump again defended the deal after facing criticism in Washington, including from some Republican allies in Congress.“War weakens Iran!” he wrote on social media. “We are not meeting out of desperation, Iran is doing this. They are finished! We will fight for 60 days. They have not got a penny, not even ten cents!”Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that the United States would be held responsible for any breach of its commitments in the deal, including ending fighting in Lebanon.The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and discussed holding the next round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Washington from June 23 to 25.Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz increased after the deal was signed this week. Before being blocked by Iran during the war, the strait carried nearly a fifth of the world’s crude oil.
A Collin County judge released the evidence Friday night Carmelo Anthony The murder trial included police body camera footage of Anthony’s arrest. Evidence presented to jurors during Anthony’s trial was released after he was found guilty of murder in the April 2025 murder during a Frisco track meet. Texas.
Newly released surveillance and body camera footage of the stabbing death of Austin Metcalfe shows a brief confrontation that ended in murder. (Collin County, x/AMetcal)
On Tuesday, June 9, Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing. Austin Metcalfe At a high school track meet the year before.
Anthony and his lawyers have since challenged the conviction. Anthony was taken to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and sent to his assigned facility, the Parker Facility near Navasota.
Authorities also released body camera footage recorded shortly after the stabbing. Video shows police detaining Anthony.
“He put his hands on me,” Anthony told Officer Eduardo Cortez in a disturbed tone. “He put his hands on me even though I told him not to,” he said as officers led him to a squad car.
According to footage shown in court, Anthony identified himself as the stabbing victim to police officers at the scene.
When Officer Cortez refers to Anthony as a suspect in the murder of Austin Metcalfe, Anthony can be heard saying, “I’m not charged, sir, I did it,” in body camera footage taken by an assisting officer.
Prosecutors highlighted statements made immediately after the incident as part of the case. Defense attorneys argued Anthony acted in self-defense after a confrontation with Metcalf.
The newly released video is grainy and was shot from the other side of the playing field. Video shows some students gathering in the area and a brief physical altercation ensued. Moments later, Anthony was seen fleeing the area.
The 15-minute footage shows Metcalf initially entering the stadium with his friends. Eventually, Carmelo Anthony was taken into custody and taken away by police.
In stadium surveillance footage, at the 7:58 mark, Metcalfe and his friends can be seen approaching the tent where the fatal stabbing occurred.
The physical confrontation lasted several seconds. After the stabbing, Anthony can be seen fleeing the stadium and tent in the same video.
US President Donald Trump Just a week ago, he believed that artificial intelligence company Anthropic could pose a threat to national security, but the situation improved after the company responded to the government’s concerns.
Trump said that a week ago, “anthropic” was considered a national security threat. (Bloomberg and AFP)
Trump made the remarks during an interview on the Axios Show when asked whether he believed Anthropic or its CEO, Dario Amodei, posed a threat to U.S. national security. Trump responded: “Well, not now, maybe a week ago,” suggesting that his concerns were much higher just days ago, according to the Axios interview.
The question is important because Anthropic finds itself at the center of a major government crackdown related to artificial intelligence safety. Trump said his views changed after meeting Amodei during the recent G7 summit.
After the meeting, Trump described Amodei as “friendly” and “smart,” showing a much friendlier attitude towards the artificial intelligence executive. Trump said Anthropic responded quickly after the administration raised concerns about potential risks associated with its technology. In an interview with Axios, Trump said of Amodai and Anthropic’s leadership: “He responded very quickly to us.”
Trump warned that the issue was a “huge liability” and said it was serious enough to have significant legal consequences if not properly addressed. he added Anthropic selection The situation was handled “very responsibly”, indicating satisfaction with the company’s response. The dispute began after the Trump administration imposed new restrictions on the use of Anthropic’s most advanced artificial intelligence models.
Under these restrictions, countries outside the United States and foreign nationals within the United States are prohibited from accessing some of Anthropic’s most advanced systems. The government’s concerns heightened after receiving a report from Amazon that discovered vulnerabilities involving Anthropic technology.
Talks between humans and governments
The disagreement led to technical discussions between administration officials and human representatives in Washington. Since then, the two parties have begun working together to develop standards for testing and evaluating artificial intelligence “jailbreaks,” Axios reported. AI Jailbreaking is a method used to bypass the security rules and restrictions built into artificial intelligence systems.
Despite the improvement in relations, Trump has not completely ruled out the possibility of stronger government action if necessary. He said he still has the option of using powers under the Defense Production Act, which gives the president broad powers in national security situations. As noted in the Axios interview, when asked about the possibility of invoking the Defense Production Act, Trump said, “I have access to a lot of things.” However, he also said such action may no longer be necessary as the situation appears to be improving.
Trump continues to pressure AI companies
Trump claimed that concerns about Anthropic were first raised with the government by competitors who also own parts of the company. He said the group that raised the alert was concerned about Anthropic’s conduct and potential risks.
Trump singled out Amazon’s concerns and said the warnings helped spark government scrutiny of the company. Even so, Trump reiterated that Anthropic has acted “very responsibly” since the issue was raised.
In response, Anthropic issued a statement thanking the government for working with the company to resolve the matter. The company said it appreciates its ongoing partnership with the government and hopes the dispute will be resolved quickly.
lots of vegetation fire A fire known as the “Pocket Fire” broke out in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness area north of Sedona on Friday, June 19. Arizona. The Sedona Fire Department confirmed the incidents in Coconino and Yavapai counties.
A vegetation fire known as the Pocket Fire has been reported north of Sedona, Arizona. Images used for representational purposes. (no splash)
“The Sedona Fire Department is aware of a new wildland fire north of town. We are coordinating with all local partners. The Coconino National Forest has air resources above the fire,” they explain in a statement. according to duty officerThe organization tracks fire outbreaks across the United States, which currently cover 100 acres.
The website further states that evacuations have begun along FR 231 and along Oak Creek Canyon. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and no casualties have been reported. There’s also no update on containment.
The fire map was shared on WatchDuty.
Fire reportedly visible from Sedona AIRPORT. Terrifying visuals of the fire were also shared online.
Sedona Pocket Fire: Terrifying video and photos emerge
One person shared the photo on X and wrote “Huge fire spotted north of Camp Verde near Sedona. Oh my gosh.”
Another person wrote on Facebook: “As we enter another hot summer in Sedona, we would like to remind everyone that fire awareness is important. Please obey all local fire restrictions, avoid spark-generating activities, put out cigarettes properly, never leave campfires unattended, and think twice before parking in hay or using equipment that may ignite vegetation. One spark can change everything.”
“We all have a responsibility to protect the beautiful scenery, wildlife, homes and communities that make Sedona so special,” they added, sharing a video of the smoke visible from a distance. you can see video here.
A local channel also shared a video indicating that evacuations were taking place in the Juniping area of Oak Creek Canyon.
Another person shared a photo of the road where the fire could be seen from a distance.
“On the way to a show at the Sedona Hilton,” they wrote. Others shared more photos. “There’s a fire in Sedona,” someone commented.
Thick white smoke can be seen in the image. Someone else shared a photo from the road.
“Small fire in the Secret Mountain/Red Rock area. I photographed this from Flagstaff. Hopefully it will be extinguished soon,” they wrote. Another person shared a video of a distant fire.
News of a small fire near Sedona has many worried, with some asking which direction the fire is spreading while others are praying for the safety of first responders.
one shooting The incident reportedly occurred at the Wawa located at 721 Veterans Parkway, Hinesville Georgiaon Friday. A man was reportedly injured in the shooting, but the Hinesville Police Department has not officially confirmed the incident.
A shooting was reported at the Wawa Hotel in Hinesville, Georgia. Images used for representational purposes. (no splash)
Local news outlets reported that the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a shooting at a convenience store. A local news outlet reported that the man had been shot in the neck, and first responders who arrived at the scene found the victim with a “serious gunshot wound.”
“We are requesting a medical helicopter be dispatched to fly the victim to Savannah for treatment. Those believed to be involved in the shooting remain on scene and are in the custody of Hinesville Police.” Report further added. However, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has no update on the shooting.
Another local media reported that police were “investigating a serious assault involving a shooting.” The report adds, “Officers are actively working the scene and parts of the area may remain restricted while investigators work. The public is asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes so emergency responders and investigators can work safely.” Photos from the shooting scene were also shared.
Meanwhile, another local page famous “The shooting just happened in Wawa and the mayor or police chief is preparing to address the rising crime rate in Hinesville, Georgia.”
Someone else shared a photo of an alleged police presence and helicopter at the scene of a reported shooting.
“Praying for the situation in Haynesville, GA. Just heard a man was shot six times in the chest due to a fight over a free gas pump in Wawa,” the person wrote, although this information has not been confirmed by any authorities.
Another local wrote “Be careful when filming in Wawa Haynesville.”
One person wrote “Really can’t wait to get out of here”, while another added “I was driving by on the right when it happened. Horrible! Praying for the victims!”.
Another said, “Any update they have on the victim who was shot is a senseless act.” Many others complained about the situation in Haynesville, with one saying “Nothing good can be in Haynesville.” Another added: “OMG I can’t even go to Wawa to be with the victims and their families in my thoughts and prayers.”
Many claim the fight broke out over free air for the tires, although this has not been confirmed. Others also joined in to pray for everyone involved in the shooting.
Juneteenth becomes federal holiday in 2021, following former President Joe Biden Sign legislation recognizing Juneteenth as a national day of remembrance. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Americans mark the occasion with parades, cultural events and community celebrations. Many people ask which businesses and services are closed during the holidays.
Federal government offices are closed on Juneteenth because it is a federal holiday. Many state and local government offices are also suspending operations, but timelines may vary by jurisdiction.
post office
The U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail or packages on Friday.
Some private delivery services continue to operate. Both FedEx and UPS have Juneteenth holiday delivery plans, but both delivery services will operate on both days.
UPS will offer pickup and delivery services on June 16, according to the company’s website. Additionally, UPS stores will be open. UPS Store locations will remain open. For information about store opening hours, customers should visit their website.
FedEx will offer pickup and delivery services on June 19, according to its website. Additionally, FedEx offices will be open.
Since Friday is the Federal Reserve’s Juneteenth observance, most banks will be closed. Although many banks are closed on federal holidays, they are under no obligation to do so.
Some of these banks include Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, Capital One, M&T, PNC, Santander, Truist and Wells Fargo.
Before visiting a banking facility, it is recommended that you check with your local bank branch for holiday hours.
stock market
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will be closed on Friday.
retail store
Nearly all major retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Macy’s, TJ Maxx and most others, will be open during regular business hours on Friday.
Grocery stores, restaurants and shops will also be open; however, customers should check their websites as hours may vary by region.
