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There’s been another incident where a gunman tried to enter an event attended by US President Donald Trump.

The president was quickly escorted to safety by the Secret Service, but questions have been raised about how he got so close, and about what it means for the King’s US visit next week.

To help Laura and Paddy answer them, former British ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch is in the studio. And Paddy also talks to the BBC’s chief North America correspondent Gary O’Donoghue, who was at the dinner.

Chapters:

00:00 The shooting

01:49 Trump’s press conference

03:43 World leaders react

06:01 The White House Correspondents' Dinner

09:09 A first-hand account

14:55 The King’s visit

22:12 Peter Mandelson

25:53 How big is the King’s visit?

30:51 The financial impact of the war in the Middle East

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The Iran War Today is your daily briefing on events in the US-Israel war with Iran. In this episode:

President Trump says Iranian officials can pick up the phone if they want to talk to him, but that his officials won't be going to Pakistan.

Iran's Foreign Minister has just been to Oman for talks with the Sultan and plans to go to Russia next to meet President Putin.

At the same time, Israel continues to strike Lebanon and accuses Hezbollah of breaking a ceasefire deal. Hezbollah says Israel's the one breaking the agreement.

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Donald Trump was a "likely" target of last night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, according to the acting US attorney general.

US media has identify the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, with acting Attorney General Blanche saying the suspect is not cooperating with the authorities.

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace is reviewing the state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla, which was due to start on Monday, following the incident at the Washington Hilton hotel.

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On the 40th anniversary of the worst civilian nuclear disaster, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "nuclear terrorism".

In a statement on the anniversary, Zelensky said Russian drones were routinely flying over the site of Chernobyl as it remains in an active war zone following Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Last year, Ukraine claimed a Russian drone had hit the dome covering reactor four, which still needs repairs to ensure future safety of the site.

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A report suggests the US could review its position on Britain's claim to the territory.

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Today, we look at a report that suggests the US could review its position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

An internal Pentagon email reported by Reuters suggested the US was considering options to punish Nato allies it believed had failed to support its war on Iran.

The options discussed also included seeking Spain's suspension from Nato over its opposition to the war. BBC News has not been able to review the email.

In this special episode, five of the Newscast gang are together for a special programme from the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London as part of Cast Fest.

Adam, Chris, Laura, Paddy, and Henry also discuss whether the King’s visit to the US next week could smooth things over.

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Islamabad has been waiting for a week now for talks to resume between the US and Iran, but once again meetings have been scuppered.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Pakistan on Saturday and presented Tehran's "views and considerations" on ending the war.

The US had said its delegation was going to join him in Islamabad for talks, but that trip was quickly cancelled once the Iranian Foreign Minister left.

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After being rushed from the White House Correspondent's Dinner following gunshots, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a man charged a security checkpoint at the event, armed with multiple weapons.

Speaking at a White House press briefing, the president stated that one Secret Service officer was shot from very close range, but was saved by his bullet-proof vest.

President Trump added that the suspect has been taken into custody.

Attorney General Todd Blanche said that charges will be filed shortly – and that they are self-evident.

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US President Donald Trump was rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after suspected gunshots were heard.

Attendees of the dinner ducked under tables amid scenes of widespread confusion during the incident, our Washington correspondent reports from the event.

The president and first lady and all other Secret Service protectees are safe, says Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.

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Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, as armed groups launch apparently co-ordinated attacks across the country.

The military said in a statement on Saturday that "fighting is ongoing", adding "our defence and security forces are currently engaged in repelling the attackers".

Witnesses have told news agency Reuters of explosions and gunfire around Kati, home to a major military base outside the capital. Soldiers have been deployed to block off roads in the area.

There are also reports of attacks in Gao and Kidal in the north, and Sevare in central Mali, in what one analyst described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

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At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, including five in the central city of Dnipro, where officials said an apartment building was hit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attack lasted "practically all night", while rescue workers were still searching for survivors under rubble in Dnipro on Saturday morning.

British jets were scrambled from Romania during the heavy attack when Russian drones were detected near the border, though the UK Ministry of Defence rejected a report it had shot some down.

Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out some of its longest-distance drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.

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