how washington is working on a plan b to the agreement between russia and ukraine, we will take you live visit to ukraine, london, and nairobi. the fbi raises a red flag over chinese telecommunications equipment on u.s. shores. cnn has an exclusive report. we begin with the scorching temperatures across the northern hemisphere as heat waves blanket china, europe and the u.s. in california, a wildfire raging has burned through more than 15,000 acres, hundreds of firefighters are working to battle the blaze, and thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes to escape the fast-moving fire. in europe the blistering heat is helping fuel wildfires in some areas. this was the scene increase as crews battled the fire there. one of several wildfires raging across the country right now, we are seeing scorching heat across much of china. we are standing by in beijing with those details, let s go to nina dos santos outside of london. at these wildfires continue to be a pro
you, call one 800-7100 20. in ukraine, the odessa opera and ballet theater continues performances despite russia s invasion. after being closed for months due to war, the theater once again offers a reprieve from the sounds and shelling in gunfire. now, more than ever these performances are sending a message of strength. cnn ivan watson reports. there is great beauty in ukraine, amid the pain and suffering. in the southern port city of odessa, dancers and rehearsal tried to tune out russia s deadly war. this is more than just a beautiful expression of art and
culture. against a terrible backdrop of this war, these dancers open a single of defiance. a sign that ukrainians are not giving up. the odessa opera and ballet theater stands like a jewel. albeit one protected by sandbags. the russian rockets and missiles periodically pound odessa. residents here cling to prewar normality. that includes the city s 135- year-old opera. this is the opera s director. it s beautiful. do you still need opera and ballet? when there is a terrible war? all people need this. it s very important for society opera house, it s a good life. the good life, tonight s