Australia submarine deal, Europe after Merkel, Marks & Spencer closures, Christo's Arc de Triomphe

A stab in the back, a breach of trust. France's foreign minister fuming after Australia's surprise dumping of a deal for 12 French diesel-power battle ready submarines in favor of a new three-way defense partnership with the US and the UK along with Washington providing the technology for eight nuclear-powered subs. The Pacific is becoming a more volatile place.