The investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump continues as the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. The FBI has identified a suspect, but not a motive in Saturday’s shooting. All this as charges against Trump in the case against him for illegally taking classified documents with him when he left the White House have been dismissed. Israel stages a major attack in Gaza targeting the commander of Hamas’ military wing and we get an update from Kyiv. Plus, election day in Rwanda and an effort to save South African penguins.

Former US President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally. The bullet hit his ear and then he was whisked off stage. While the Secret Service killed the assailant, the former President’s staff quickly issued a statement that he was “fine.” The assassination attempt was immediately condemned by US President Joe Biden. What did people see at the rally? What’s been the international reaction to the assassination attempt? And what impact will this have on US politics ahead of the 2024 presidential election?

President Biden wraps up the NATO summit in Washington with more pledges of arms for Ukraine, but no clear timeline for Kyiv to join the alliance. Hungary’s right-wing leader and Putin ally, Viktor Orban visits with Donald Trump. An update from Kyiv, deadly landslides in Nepal, the Pakistani military and a look at negotiations to end the Sudanese civil war.

NATO criticizes China for helping support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. US to station long-range missiles in Germany, a move Moscow says is “aggressive.” President Zelenskyy went to Capitol Hill and VOA was there, plus an update from Kyiv. A look at a plan for the next presidential administration put together by extreme conservatives that some are calling authoritarian and antithetical to the American system of checks and balances within government.

Biden addressed NATO leaders in an attempt to project strength and confidence, for audiences both at home and abroad. Ukraine will get more Patriot Missiles and F16 jets, The Israeli military steps up its attack in Gaza and the Israeli Defense Minister says the ultra-orthodox can expect draft notices to arrive shortly. Turkey is looking or Russian help with refugees from the Syrian civil war, plus an introduction to the UK’s new Prime Minister, Kier Starmer.

The NATO summit begins Tuesday in Washington; NATO’s leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine, Russia and global security. This, as Kyiv recovers from an emotionally devastating attack on the main children’s hospital in the city. The United Nations Security Council is also discussing Ukraine and Monday’s attack. Plus, Narendra Modi is in Moscow and a look at an Italian plan to ease illegal migration across the Mediterranean.

The Children’s Hospital in Kyiv is struck by Russian missiles, at least 31 people were killed in shelling across the country. Putin’s ally, Viktor Orban of Hungary met with President Xi in Beijing as NATO prepares for its annual summit, to be held in Washington this week. A surprise defeat is handed to Marine La Pen and her far-right party in French elections, and Iran has a new president elect. Japan and the Philippines sign a military agreement. Plus, June set records for heat and journalists in Ghana are facing threats for covering environmental issues.

Britain’s Labour party swept into power Thursday, issuing a resounding defeat for the Conservatives leading the country for 14 years. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for loss in a speech Friday morning before resigning. Shortly thereafter, Keir Starmer addressed the nation as its new Prime Minister. Who is Starmer? VOA’s Henry Ridgwell shares details about his past and what impacts the new government may have on the world stage. What are the key challenges NATO is facing as it prepares to meet in Washington next week? Retired General Philip Breedlove, former Commander of U.S. European Command, and the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO Allied Command Operations shares his thoughts. Keyna’s President William Ruto announced steep cuts after he agreed to withdraw a controversial tax plan that led to weeks of protests.

A look ahead to the NATO summit in Washington as Ukraine’s membership is on the agenda. Hezbollah launches 200 missiles at Israel and a look at the destruction of Ukraine’s cultural sites. Turkey balances wanting to join BRICS with maintaining Western alliances and a look at elections in England and Iran.

Israel annexes more land in the West Bank as Israeli military forces continue their assault near Rafah and shoppers in a northern Israeli mall are stabbed in terror attack. Russia targets Dnipro in heavy airstrikes and American law makers weigh in on Ukraine joining NATO. Vladimir Putin is at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan, a deadly stampede in India and violent weather in the Caribbean.