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Gunfire exchanged during car-to-car chase in San Francisco
Two vehicles chased each other along a mile-long path near San Francisco's Embarcadero, with the occupants firing at each other. Six people were injured, including two gunshot victims and a 10-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a car. Police have yet to make any arrests but do not believe it was a random act. There is expected to be a lot of video footage available.
Suspect arrested after fatal shooting in northern Idaho
Police have detained a 31-year-old man following a fatal shooting that left four people dead in Kellogg, northern Idaho. Authorities do not believe there is any additional threat to the community at this time.
Tunisian police officer killed in stabbing outside US embassy
A Tunisian police officer providing security outside the US embassy in Tunis was stabbed and killed by a 53-year-old teacher who had suffered psychiatric troubles and had not been home for two days. The suspect was shot in the leg and hospitalised, and the attack did not appear to have terrorist motives.
At Least 23 Injured, 1 Fatally, in Shooting at Juneteenth Celebration West of Chicago
A shooting occurred during a large gathering to commemorate Juneteenth in the parking lot of a strip mall in Willowbrook, west of Chicago. At least 23 people were injured and one person was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made yet as detectives are investigating and combing through security and witness footage.
Florida deputy and resident 'lucky to be alive' after being sucked into drainage pipe during heavy rains
A Florida deputy and a resident were sucked into a drainage pipe by flood water during a torrential downpour after the deputy rushed to the motorist's aid. The two traveled nearly 100 feet underwater for approximately 30 seconds before emerging on the other side of the road seemingly unharmed. The incident occurred in the wake of severe weather in the Florida Panhandle
One dead, 10 injured in shooting at St. Louis party; suspect in custody
A shooting at a party in a St. Louis office building left one person dead and 10 others injured, including 8 minors between the ages of 15 and 19. Police recovered multiple firearms and the suspect, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody. The event was organized through social media and Mayor Tishaura Jones blamed Missouri's lax gun laws.
Navalny starts campaign against Russian troop deployment to Ukraine as trial starts behind closed doors
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has announced the start of a campaign against Moscow's decision to send troops to Ukraine as his newly opened trial on extremism charges was closed to observers and reporters. Navalny, who is serving a nine-year sentence for fraud, has described the charges against him as politically motivated. Wearing his prison garb, Navalny looked gaunt but spoke emphatically about the weakness of the state's case and gestured energetically. German officials have reiterated the call for Navalny's immediate release.
UAE and Qatar reopen diplomatic missions
The UAE and Qatar have reopened their diplomatic missions three years after they were shut. The two countries’ embassies and consulates resumed operations, but it was not clear if they were open to the public.
Chinese premier visits Germany amid concerns over growing assertiveness
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is on his first trip abroad since taking office and is visiting Germany. The visit comes as Europe and Germany consider how best to handle an increasingly assertive China. Despite seeing China as a partner, competitor and systemic rival Germany is keen to cooperate on combating climate change. Li's visit is part of a wider European tour that will continue into France.
North Korea discusses failed rocket launch at party meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other officials discussed the failed rocket launch in late May which was meant to carry a military reconnaissance satellite. During a three-day ruling party meeting, the group set tasks for officials and scientists to launch the satellite successfully in a short amount of time. The meeting also touched on improving the country's economy and strengthening ties with Russia and China. There has been no sign of purges or dismissals of those involved in the failed launch.