International news: Putin's statements, closure of an attraction in California and suspension of executions in Tennessee

“France and the United Kingdom are nuclear powers”, but “no one has the same means of destruction” as Russia, warns Putin

Vladimir Putin estimated that Russia would have several “competitive advantages” in the event of confrontation with NATO, particularly in the field of armaments. At the same time, he affirmed that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”.

United States: Californian amusement park permanently closes one of its flagship attractions after complaints linked to brain injuries

The X2 roller coaster, in which seats can rotate controlled forwards and backwards 360 degrees, is the subject of serious controversy after three people filed complaints after riding it.

United States: after the failed attempt on Christa Pike, the governor of Tennessee suspends the next executions

This 50-year-old American woman, sentenced to death for a murder committed more than 30 years ago, was to become the first woman to be executed in more than 200 years in Tennessee. She was taken to hospital after surviving the injections, according to her lawyers.