In today’s newsletter: On Saturday, the former president was shot at during a campaign rally leaving two dead, and two others with serious injuries – here’s what we know about that day and what might happen next
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Good morning. On Saturday night, the United States came within a couple of inches of an unthinkable democratic crisis. The assassination attempt against Donald Trump – which left a spectator and the gunman dead, two others critically injured, and the former president with a wound to his right ear – felt like a moment of what Trump once darkly called “American carnage”. And it is likely to have far-reaching ramifications for the US election that we can’t yet predict.
Authorities have discovered bomb-making materials in the suspect’s home and car, while Joe Biden last night delivered a primetime address from the Oval Office calling for “national unity”. Meanwhile, Trump said that his speech at the Republican convention on Thursday – which will take place amid tightened security – would bring “the whole country, even the whole world, together”.
Euro 2024 | Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late winner to leave England heartbroken after Cole Palmer’s equaliser had given them hope in Berlin, with Spain clinching a record fourth European championship 2-1. See more below.
Israel-Gaza war | At least 17 Palestinians have been killed and 50 wounded in a fresh Israeli assault on Gaza City, rescuers and health officials have said, as Hamas was reported to have withdrawn from ceasefire talks. The strike followed an attempt to kill the Hamas military chief, Mohammed Deif, on Saturday that reportedly killed more than 90 people.
Conservatives | The Tories should not spend too long on a protracted leadership debate that would be a “waste of time” and could risk appearing self-indulgent, the Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, has said. Houchen, who is now the most senior Conservative in office, said he could not see why a contest would need to run much past party conference in October.
NHS | Thousands of children’s lives are being blighted by shocking delays of up to three years, according to a report from NHS Providers that warns a “forgotten generation” will suffer long-term harm as a result.
US news | Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills 90210 and Heathers, has died at the age of 53. She had been first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
Continue reading…In today’s newsletter: On Saturday, the former president was shot at during a campaign rally leaving two dead, and two others with serious injuries – here’s what we know about that day and what might happen next• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning. On Saturday night, the United States came within a couple of inches of an unthinkable democratic crisis. The assassination attempt against Donald Trump – which left a spectator and the gunman dead, two others critically injured, and the former president with a wound to his right ear – felt like a moment of what Trump once darkly called “American carnage”. And it is likely to have far-reaching ramifications for the US election that we can’t yet predict.Authorities have discovered bomb-making materials in the suspect’s home and car, while Joe Biden last night delivered a primetime address from the Oval Office calling for “national unity”. Meanwhile, Trump said that his speech at the Republican convention on Thursday – which will take place amid tightened security – would bring “the whole country, even the whole world, together”.Euro 2024 | Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late winner to leave England heartbroken after Cole Palmer’s equaliser had given them hope in Berlin, with Spain clinching a record fourth European championship 2-1. See more below.Israel-Gaza war | At least 17 Palestinians have been killed and 50 wounded in a fresh Israeli assault on Gaza City, rescuers and health officials have said, as Hamas was reported to have withdrawn from ceasefire talks. The strike followed an attempt to kill the Hamas military chief, Mohammed Deif, on Saturday that reportedly killed more than 90 people.Conservatives | The Tories should not spend too long on a protracted leadership debate that would be a “waste of time” and could risk appearing self-indulgent, the Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, has said. Houchen, who is now the most senior Conservative in office, said he could not see why a contest would need to run much past party conference in October.NHS | Thousands of children’s lives are being blighted by shocking delays of up to three years, according to a report from NHS Providers that warns a “forgotten generation” will suffer long-term harm as a result.US news | Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills 90210 and Heathers, has died at the age of 53. She had been first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Continue reading…