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President Joe Biden called for AR-15 guns, the type used in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, to be banned during a fired-up NAACP National Convention speech.“It’s time to outlaw them. I did it once, and I will do it again”, Biden said during his speech on Tuesday (16 July)In 1994, Congress passed the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, prohibiting certain semi-automatic assault weapons as well as large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices. It expired in 2004. A bullet clipped Trump’s right ear when gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at the former president’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (13 July). Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England secured direct qualification to Euro 2025 following a goalless draw with Sweden in Gothenburg.The Lionesses dominated possession in the first half but their only real chances came from Georgia Stanway and Lucy Bronze.The hosts suddenly sprung into action with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Filippa Angeldal having great opportunities either side of half-time before Sweden pushed for a goal in the final stages.However, reigning champions England were able to hold out and book their spot at next…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsWatch live as Joe Biden returns to the campaign trail with a speech to NAACP in Nevada on Tuesday (16 July)The president will address the NAACP national convention, a major gathering of Black voters, in his first political speech after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the oldest and largest US civil rights organization, represents a key constituency for the Democratic Party. While Blacks turned…

Gary Neville has revealed the moment he believes Gareth Southgate decided to quit as England manager.The former England defender said he believes Southgate made his decision before England reached the final of Euro 2024, eventually losing 2-1 to Spain.Speaking to Sky Sports News on Tuesday (16 July), following Southgate’s announcement, Neville said: “I am not surprised. I thought Gareth would call it a day.“I think there were hints through the tournament when he was speaking that he thought it might be the time.” Source link

Donald Trump met with ‘USA!’ chants on arrival at RNCSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday, a bandaged ear the only reminder that, just two days earlier, he was shot by a would-be assassin at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.The former president received a hero’s welcome at the Fiserv Forum, with a deafening roar erupting from the crowd and chants of “USA” breaking out when he arrived. He did…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The search for an England manager to match or even beat the “extraordinary” achievements of Gareth Southgate is under way, with the Football Association not ruling out handing the job to a foreign coach.Southgate called time on his near eight-year reign on Tuesday morning, saying it had been “the honour of his life” to play for and manage England but felt it was now “time for change and for a new chapter” after Sunday’s Euro 2024 final…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USWinston, a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said. The park said Winston was euthanized Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining. “After careful consideration stemming from furthering complications from his worsening conditions, and with Winston’s quality of life top of mind, wildlife health and care teams made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize him,” the zoo said in…

England not playing for a draw v Sweden – WiegmanSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England are in action again this evening as they face Sweden in the final fixture of qualifying for Euro 2025. Following a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland last Friday, the Lionesses know that a draw or better will be enough for them to earn their place at next summer’s tournament in Switzerland. Sarina Wiegman’s side are the reigning European champions and will want to put in…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe wife of jailed British-Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza has urged the West to step in now to help her husband, fearing what the Kremlin may do to him while he is being treated in a prison hospital.The 42-year-old face of the Russian opposition to Vladimir Putin, who grew up in London and earned a history degree from the University of Cambridge, is currently being held in a medical facility connected to his Siberian penal colony,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England players have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the manager stepped down from his role after eight years in charge.Southgate resigned after England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin, a second heartbreaking final loss at the European Championship following defeat by Italy at Wembley three years ago.The road to Berlin was not easy as England struggled to find the net and topped the group after scoring only two goals. Furious…