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France’s left-wing parties, despite emerging as the strongest bloc in parliament, are facing delays in forming a joint government. The head of the Socialist Party, Olivier Faure, has confirmed that no agreement will be reached before July 18th, the date of the first meeting of the newly elected National Assembly. The delays follow a week of fruitless talks within the bloc, and a shift in tone from earlier statements that a government would be formed quickly. President Macron has urged the mainstream parties to form a coalition, putting pressure on the left-wing bloc to abandon the hard-left LFI party. Even if a government is formed, it is unclear if Macron will appoint a prime minister from the left-wing bloc due to their lack of a majority in parliament.

President Joe Biden delivered a rare White House video address condemning the attack on former President Donald Trump and calling for unity. He urged Americans to reject violence and emphasized the need to calm the heated political climate.

Following the shooting at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, House Republicans held a somber security discussion, expressing concern for their own safety and calling for unity amidst rising political tensions. The shooting, which left one dead and two critically injured, has heightened scrutiny on the security of elected officials and prompted calls for de-escalation of divisive rhetoric.

A recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania has shocked the nation and sparked calls for unity from both sides of the political aisle. Former First Lady Melania Trump, in particular, has called for a return to civility and respect, urging the country to rise above hate and vitriol. This incident has served as a stark reminder of the importance of unity in a time of intense political division.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally and friend of former President Donald Trump, expressed his love for the former president following an apparent assassination attempt on Saturday. Graham, visibly emotional, called for national soul-searching in the wake of the incident, suggesting that the political climate has become too heated.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has drawn a parallel between the attack on Donald Trump and his own shooting in May. Fico, who was shot four times during a government meeting in Slovakia, accused the liberal opposition of inciting violence against him and compared their ideologies to a cancer.

Tech CEOs from major companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta have condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally. They expressed concern for Trump’s safety and criticized the use of violence. The incident occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in injuries and one fatality.

Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, leading to heightened security measures at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The RNC, where Trump is expected to be nominated for a second term, will feature multiple layers of security, including street closures, K-rail barriers, and metal barricades. Despite the incident, Trump plans to attend the convention and address the nation.

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has been appointed as Nepal’s Prime Minister for a fourth time, forming a coalition government with the Nepali Congress. This follows the loss of a confidence vote by his predecessor, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who was forced to step down after Oli’s party withdrew support. Oli’s appointment comes amidst a history of political instability in Nepal, characterized by frequent changes in leadership and a culture of horse-trading.

Heritage Action for America, a right-wing nonprofit, is launching a multi-million dollar initiative to register voters and support conservative candidates in Georgia and Arizona. The group aims to identify and mobilize voters who favor conservative policies, believing that this effort can give conservative candidates the edge in these key battleground states.