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Report: Spanish king wants to thank team in dressing room after final
Spain's King Felipe VI reportedly wants to visit the national team in the dressing room after Sunday's final against England to express his appreciation of their Euro 2024 performances. Sports paper AS said that the king has made an according request to the Spanish football federation, regardless how the Berlin final ends. King Felipe VI had earlier in the tournament also attended Spain's 1-0 group stage victory against Italy. As said the king is thrilled by the team's performances in Germany and also wants to thank them for creating enthusiasm across Spain. Felipe VI will be accompanied at the final by Spanish Prime...
Dozens injured in bull runs at Pamplona's San Fermín festival
The renowned San Fermín festival drew to a close in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona on Sunday, with seven further people receiving injuries during the traditional running of the bulls. The eight and final bull run of the festival, which begins every year on July 7, saw seven people suffer minor injuries such as bruises and concussions, the TV station RTVE reported. In total, 36 runners were hospitalized in this year's festival, including an Australian and a US citizen. The final bull run started at 8 am (0600 GMT) with fireworks being set off before six bulls were released into the streets,...
Report: Spanish king wants to thank team in dressing room after final
Spain's King Felipe VI reportedly wants to visit the national team in the dressing room after Sunday's final against England to express his appreciation for their Euro 2024 performances. Sports paper AS said that the king has made an according request to the Spanish football federation, regardless how the Berlin final ends. King Felipe VI had earlier in the tournament also attended Spain's 1-0 group stage victory against Italy. As said the king is thrilled by the team's performances in Germany and also wants to thank them for creating enthusiasm across Spain. Felipe VI will be accompanied at the final by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and sports minister Pilar Alegría, AS said. English dignitaries at the match are to be led by the Prince of Wales, who is also president of the Football Association, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Prince William was also present for the Three Lions' group stage match against Denmark.
Donald Trump survives assassination attempt as FBI identifies shooter
Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, with footage showing the former US president defiantly raising his fist with blood on his face as he was escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents. The shooting in the town of Butler, north of Pittsburgh, is likely to cause political shockwaves in the United States just months ahead of Trump's rematch with President Joe Biden in November's elections. A shooter was able to climb onto the roof of a nearby building and fire a number of bullets at Trump with an assault rifle, causing panic to...
Lahm names booing of Cucurella 'silly' and 'exhausting'
Euro 2024 tournnament director Philipp Lahm has criticised the match-long booing of Spain player Marc Cucurella by German fans in the semi-finals as "silly" and "exhausting". Cucurella was booed throughout Spain's semi-final against France after a handball by him in the quarter-final against Germany did not result in a penalty before Spain went on to win 2-1. "It was amusing at first. I hope the player could laugh about it too, because it was simply a sign that the German pain was still deep," Lahm told Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag. "At some point I thought the whistles were a bit silly. What...
World leaders decry violence as Trump survives assassination attempt
World leaders reacted with shock on Sunday after the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was speaking at a rally north of Pittsburgh when several shots were fired. The Republican Party candidate, who is running in November's presidential election against incumbent President Joe Biden, was hit in the ear and escorted off stage by Secret Service agents. A rally attendee was killed and two were critically injured in the incident, the US Secret Service said, while the suspected shooter was also killed. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wished Donald Trump a speedy recovery, writing on...
China's Xi Jinping, world leaders decry Trump assassination attempt
World leaders reacted with shock on Sunday after the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on Trump as a "tragedy for our democracies." "France shares the shock and outrage of the American people," Macron wrote on the social media platform X, wishing Trump a speedy recovery. Chinese President Xi Jinping "has expressed his condolences to Donald Trump," according to a brief statement from the Foreign Ministry in Beijing. China is "concerned about the shooting," it added. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also "unequivocally condemned" the incident as an act of political violence, according to spokesman Stéphane Dujarric in New York. Guterres sent Trump his best wishes for a speedy recovery, Dujarric said. The reaction from Moscow has been more muted. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the attempted assassination was a consequence of Washington's "policy of fomenting hatred." The US should take stock of its policies on political opponents, countries and nations, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She added that the US should focus on its internal problems instead of supplying weapons to Ukraine.
FBI identifies suspected shooter in Trump assassination attempt
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified the man suspected of attempting to assassinate former US president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Multiple media outlets reported that the suspect is a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of the city of Pittsburgh. The shooting occurred in the small city of Butler, around an hour's drive north of Pittsburgh. The FBI investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, with no motive yet uncovered. The 20-year-old was killed by Secret Service agents moments after he fired multiple rounds at Trump with an assault rifle. Trump was hit in the ear but survived, lifting his fist as he was escorted off the stage by agents with blood on his face.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns 'despicable' attack on Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has wished Donald Trump a speedy recovery after the former US president was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on Saturday. "Such acts of violence threaten democracy," Scholz wrote on the social media platform X on Sunday. He added: "The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with all of those who were affected by the attack." German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann also condemned the act. "Violence is never a legitimate means of resolving a political conflict. And it is completely irrelevant whether you like a candidate's political program or not," the minister wrote on X. "Fortunately, Donald Trump survived the assassination attempt," he added.
Leaders condemn political violence after shooting at Trump rally
International leaders have condemned political violence following a shooting at a rally held by former US president Donald Trump on Saturday. Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when several shots were fired. Writing on his social media site Truth Social after the incident, Trump said a bullet had pierced the upper part of his right ear. A rally attendee died and two were critically injured in the incident, the US Secret Service said. The suspected shooter had also died. Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, said he was shocked and strongly condemned the attack. "Once again, we are witnessing unacceptable acts...
Donald Trump shot in ear as gunshots ring out at campaign rally
Former US president Donald Trump said he was shot in the ear during a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was escorted to safety by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during the rally. Videos from the scene showed Trump lifting his fist as he was escorted off stage with a bloody ear. The attack is being treated as an "assassination attempt," the FBI said in a press conference. "This evening, we had what we’re calling an assassination attempt against our former president Donald Trump. It’s still an active crime scene," special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office...
FBI says shooting at Trump rally was an assassination attempt
A shooting at former US president Donald Trump's rally is being treated as an "assassination attempt," the FBI says. Trump was escorted to safety by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during the rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Writing on his social media site Truth Social after the incident, Trump said a bullet had pierced the upper part of his right ear. Special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office Kevin Rojek said authorities had not yet identified a motive. "This evening, we had what we’re calling an assassination attempt against our former president Donald Trump. It’s still an active crime scene," Rojek said at a press conference. Authorities were working to identify the suspected shooter and their motive, he said. A rally attendee died and two were critically injured in the incident, the US Secret Service said. The suspected shooter had also died, it said.
Thousands of Israelis take to streets demanding a hostage deal
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Saturday, demanding an agreement that would allow around 120 hostages still held by Hamas to come back to Israel. Participants in the rallies accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging the indirect talks with the Islamists to reach an agreement. "Netanyahu is killing the hostages," read a huge banner carried by demonstrators in Tel Aviv. One of the speakers, a former hostage, said, "I may seem OK on the outside, but the pain weighs on me more than anyone can imagine." He was one of the lucky ones who had been held captive...
Biden condemns political violence as gunshots heard at Trump rally
US President Joe Biden has condemned political violence following a suspected shooting at Donald Trump's rally on Saturday. Trump was whisked off stage by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during the rally in Pennsylvania. Videos from the scene showed Trump lifting his fist as he was escorted off stage with a bloody ear. Biden said there was no place in America for political violence. "We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot be like this, we cannot condone this," he said. "The bottom line is, the Trump rally is a rally that he should have been able to be conducted peacefully without any problem," Biden said. "But the idea, the idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of. It’s just not appropriate. Everybody must condemn it."
Donald Trump says he was shot in ear during political rally
Former US president Donald Trump said he was shot in the ear during a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Writing on his social media site Truth Social, Trump said a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he wrote. Trump said one person had been killed and another badly injured during the incident. "It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country," he wrote. Trump was escorted to safety by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during the rally. Videos from the scene showed Trump lifting his fist as he was escorted off stage with a bloody ear.
Secret Service: Two dead, including suspected shooter, at Trump rally
An attendee has died and two are critically injured after a shooting at former US president Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, the US Secret Service says. The suspected shooter has also died, US Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. "A suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue," Guglielmi said. "U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased." Agents had "quickly responded with protective measures" and Trump was safe, Guglielmi said. "One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured." He said the the incident was under investigation and the Secret Service has notified the FBI.
Trump to appear at Republican National Convention as planned
Former US president Donald Trump is looking forward to the Republican National Convention next week despite an apparent shooting at his rally on Saturday, his advisors say. Trump was whisked off stage by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Writing on his social media site Truth Social after the event, Trump said a bullet had pierced the upper part of his right ear. The Republican National Convention (RNC), where Trump is set to be officially nominated as the party's candidate for the presidential election, is due to begin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday. A statement from the Trump campaign and the RNC said Trump was doing well following Saturday's incident. "President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States," the statement said. "As our party's nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again."
Donald Trump escorted off stage as gunshots heard at campaign rally
Former US president Donald Trump has been escorted to safety by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during a rally in the north-eastern state of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Videos from the scene showed Trump lifting his fist as he was escorted off stage with a bloody ear. Trump had only just begun his speech in the town of Butler when the incident occurred. TV footage showed panic breaking out in the front ranks of the rally after a series of loud bangs. Trump is campaigning to return to the White House in November's presidential election against incumbent President Joe Biden. It was initially unclear whether Trump was injured in the incident. The area around the stage was cordoned off with yellow tape and a helicopter landed nearby. The Republican National Convention, where Trump is set to be officially nominated as the party's candidate for the presidential election, is due to begin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday.
Donald Trump 'fine' after being whisked off stage as gunshots heard
Former US president Donald Trump is "fine" after he was whisked off stage by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, his campaign said. "President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. Videos from the scene showed Trump lifting his fist as he was escorted off stage with a bloody ear. Trump had only just begun his speech in the town of Butler...
Donald Trump 'fine' after being whisked off stage as gunshots heard
Former US president Donald Trump is "fine" after he was whisked off stage by Secret Service agents after gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, his campaign said. "President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. Trump had only just begun his speech in the town of Butler when the incident occurred. TV footage showed panic breaking out in the front ranks of the rally after a series of loud bangs. Trump is campaigning to return to the White House in November's presidential election against incumbent President Joe Biden.
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