Global Turmoil: From Trump's Brush with Death to Middle East Tensions

This article summarizes recent significant events around the globe, including an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, violence in Germany, ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, territorial claims in Ukraine by Russia, and world reactions to these incidents. It explores the potential impacts on international politics and security.

Following is a summary of current world news briefs.

Donald Trump arrived in Milwaukee on Sunday for the Republican convention after surviving an assassination attempt that further divided the U.S. President Joe Biden has launched a review on how the shooter, armed with an AR-15-style rifle, got so close. As a former president, Trump has lifetime protection by the Secret Service.

The background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old nursing home aide who allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump, remains unclear. Crooks, who was fatally shot by law enforcement, left few clues as to his motives or how he managed to get so close.

Meanwhile, a man in Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg state killed himself and two others in an attack on Sunday, injuring two women severely, local police reported.

A senior Hamas official stated on Sunday that the group has not left ceasefire talks with Israel despite recent deadly attacks in Gaza. The official accused Israel of trying to disrupt the efforts of Arab mediators and the U.S. to broker a ceasefire.

Russia's Defence Ministry announced that its forces have taken control of Urozhaine village in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Ukrainian bloggers reported that Kyiv's forces had relinquished control, though Ukraine's military stated that fighting is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)