Macron stranded in NYC, amusingly calls Trump after police block his route for the motorcade. #Diplomacy #MacronVsProtocol

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself unexpectedly stranded in New York after addressing the United Nations, when police blocked his route to accommodate Donald Trump’s motorcade.

Macron, en route to the French embassy, was forced to pause in the street as the way forward remained closed.

In a moment of levity amid diplomatic protocol, Macron is said to have called Trump directly from the street, remarking on the absurdity of being held up because of his rival’s convoy.

The road eventually reopened — but only for pedestrians — leaving Macron to continue on foot while still engaged in the conversation.

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Kamala Harris clarifies comments on rejecting Buttigieg as running mate amid criticism over implications of his sexuality.

Kamala Harris has been forced to clarify comments about why she did not choose Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, after critics accused her of suggesting his sexuality was a barrier.

Speaking in an interview with MSNBC, Harris initially rejected claims that Buttigieg’s sexuality influenced the decision, but later admitted she had considered the political risks given the tight timeline of just 107 days.

The remarks drew swift reactions, with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow saying it was “hard to hear” that Buttigieg might have been excluded because he is gay. Harris insisted the decision saddened her but was made with the stakes of the election in mind.

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Russia escalates war strategy with nuclear maneuvers, 300,000 recruits; Putin extends New START treaty amid diplomatic questions.

Russia is ramping up its war strategy with new nuclear manoeuvres and a reserve force of nearly 300,000 fresh recruits.

President Vladimir Putin has also offered a one-year extension to the New START treaty, raising questions over whether this is a genuine diplomatic move or a calculated pressure tactic.

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