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Zelensky says more US aid coming on return from NATO summit
Further military assistance to Ukraine is on the way, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday following his return to the country from last week's NATO summit in Washington. Concrete agreements had been struck aimed at boosting Ukraine's defence capacities, including weapons for troops and support for the country's armaments industry, he posted on X. Zelensky mentioned Patriot and other air defence systems, but did not provide details. Russian forces had launched more than 700 glide bombs, 170 aerial drones of various types and almost 80 missiles at Ukrainian targets over the past week alone, he said. He expressed his gratitude to all those...
Israel claims top Hamas leader killed in deadly Gaza airstrike
Israel on Sunday said Rafa Salama, a top commander from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, was confirmed killed in a deadly airstrike which the Hamas-run health authorities in Gaza said hit a refugee camp, leaving at least 90 people killed. Salama was a key target of Saturday's strike along with Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing in Gaza. The pair have been described by Israel as "masterminds of the massacre on October 7," which sparked the current conflict. A statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Salama was "eliminated" but made no mention of Deif. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
German double winners Leverkusen start pre-season
Bayer Leverkusen started the pre-season with diagnostics on Sunday, back in action from a Bundesliga and German Cup double they achieved in historic fashion last term. Xabi Alonso's men became the first German team to go unbeaten all season in domestic action. They lost only once in 53 matches in all competitions, missing an unbeaten treble due to a 3-0 Europa League final defeat against Italy's Atalanta. "The coach said we can do things better, two titles are not enough," goalkeeper and captain Lukas Hradecky quipped in a club TV video published on Sunday. He added on a more serious note: "It was...
Trump calls on America to 'stay united' after assassination attempt
Donald Trump called on the United States to 'stand united' on Sunday, hours after the former president survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 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. Footage from the scene showed Trump defiantly raising his fist with blood on his face as he was escorted off the stage by US Secret Service agents. A shooter was able to climb to an "elevated position," a Secret Service spokesman said, and...
German police deploy in force after three dead in domestic violence
Police and emergency services assisted by helicopters deployed in force in Albstadt to the south of the German city of Stuttgart on Sunday after an incident in which three people were confirmed killed. A police spokeswoman said that the deaths appeared to be related to domestic violence. The area around the incident has been cordoned off. Up to 40 police vehicles were seen at the scene. The town of Albstadt lies some 60 kilometres south of Stuttgart in the Swabian Jura mountains in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg.
Trump calls on America to 'stand united' after assassination attempt
Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday called on the United States to "stand united" after surviving an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The 78-year-old, who is running to dethrone his successor President Joe Biden in November's election, was shot in the ear during the incident in Butler, north of Pittsburgh, on Saturday. One spectator was killed and two critically injured, while the shooter - named by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks - was killed by US Secret Service agents. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said "it was God alone who prevented...
Investigators seize AR-15 rifle following Trump assassination attempt
Investigators have seized an AR-15 rifle following the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to media reports. The weapon is believed to have been used in the shooting, the New York Times and Washington Post reported. Trump escaped with a light wound to his ear, but one man was killed and two others suffered serious injuries in the incident in the small town of Butler, north of Pittsburgh. The AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle mainly produced by arms manufacturer Colt. The gun is almost identical in appearance to the M16 assault...
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...
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