July 14, 2024

Daily News Brief

*) Scores killed as Israel bombs Al Mawasi 'safe zone' in southern Gaza An Israeli strike on a displacement camp in the south of Gaza has killed at least 90 people, the Health Ministry in the Palestinian territory said. More than 300 others were wounded in the strike on Al Mawasi camp, the ministry said, condemning a "brutal massacre." It came as the Israeli military pursued attacks in central Gaza with artillery fire and drone strikes, while Palestinian medics said one bombing killed a father and his three daughters. *) Trump 'fine' after being rushed from rally stage as shots heard Former US President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV. Trump’s campaign said he was doing “fine” after the shooting, which he said pierced the upper part of his right ear. At least one attendee died and two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. *) Israeli protesters march to demand prisoner swap deal, early election Hundreds of Israelis have demonstrated in the city of Rehovot, near Tel Aviv, demanding a prisoner swap deal with Palestinian factions in Gaza. According to Israeli media, the demonstrators also called on the government to return authority to the people and hold early elections. Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been trying for months to secure a truce and the release of 120 remaining hostages in Gaza, but to no avail. *) Death toll from Nigeria school collapse rises to 22: officials A two-story school has collapsed in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble. The Saints Academy college in Plateau state collapsed shortly after students, many of whom were 15 years old or younger, arrived for classes. A total of 154 students were initially trapped in the rubble, but a police spokesperson later said 132 of them had been rescued and were being treated for injuries in various hospitals. He said 22 students died. *) US judge tosses Alec Baldwin manslaughter case over withheld evidence Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter has collapsed as a judge found key evidence over the fatal shooting on set of "Rust" had been withheld from the defence. The judge said bullets potentially linked to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had not been shared with his lawyers by police and prosecutors. The Hollywood star immediately burst into tears, as the case —which could have seen him sentenced to 18 months in prison if found guilty — was abruptly tossed out.