Sources: Attempts to replace Biden paused after the crime
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has meant that attempts within the Democrats to replace Joe Biden as presidential candidate have been put on hold. This is stated by several sources for NBC News.
- I think it's over. Momentum has been lost, says a source.
A strategist within the Democrats says that it will be very difficult at the moment to have a public discussion about Biden's future, when all the focus is on Donald Trump.
During Saturday, Biden had a meeting with party friends in the House of Representatives with the aim of calming the criticism against him. But the effect should have been almost the opposite, writes Axios.
- It was a disaster. We saw the same Joe Biden as in the debate, says one person who was there.
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Hamas drops out of Gaza cease-fire talks
Hamas withdraws from talks on a truce with Israel, AFP reports. The terrorist-branded group refers to "Israeli massacres" and Israel's attitude during the talks.
During yesterday, over 70 people were killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Khan Yunis. The target of the attack is said to have been Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. However, Israel has not confirmed that Deif is among the dead and Hamas stated on Sunday that he is "well".
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Olympics in Paris 2024
The Olympic flame burns in Paris on National Day
The Olympic flame is in place in the French capital Paris on Sunday in connection with the country's national day, reports several media. In twelve days, the Olympic Games will begin in the city and thousands of spectators took to the streets of Paris to follow a great ceremony.
Thousands of soldiers, sailors and emergency workers marched through Paris as fighter jets flew in formation over the city. After a large National Day parade, a torch relay began that will not end until tonight.
The former soccer star Thierry Henry, who is today the coach of the French youth national team, was one of the sporting figures who carried the Olympic flame.
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Extreme weather in Europe
North Macedonia is plagued by heat waves and fires
Several forest and land fires are currently raging in North Macedonia as a result of an intense heat wave, writes AFP. The government has declared a 30-day state of emergency to deal with the situation.
One hundred soldiers and two army helicopters have been called in to fight one of the fires near the town of Negotino.
The heat wave has been plaguing the country since last week and has led to temperatures slightly above 40 degrees in some places.
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