The Daily Beast
Kari Lake Beats Her Trumpy Rival in Arizona Senate Primary
Kari Lake wins Arizona Senate primary, to face Rep. Ruben Gallego in November. Lake secured Trump’s endorsement, vows to “Make Arizona Grand Again.” Gallego criticizes Lake’s stance on abortion. Lake previously supported false claims of voter fraud in 2020 election. Facing legal troubles with Maricopa County Recorder over false statements.
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Kyiv Post
First F16s Reportedly Arrive in Ukraine
An unspecified number of Western F-16 fighters have arrived in Ukraine before the July deadline, as reported by Bloomberg. The fighters are expected to enhance Ukraine’s air defense capabilities against Russia. The delivery follows announcements made during the Washington NATO Summit. Ukraine aims to receive at least 128 F-16s to counter Russian air superiority. Challenges include pilot numbers and protecting airfields from potential Russian strikes.
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BBC.com
Kari Lake wins tight Arizona Republican primary
Kari Lake wins Arizona’s Republican Senate primary, to face Democrat Ruben Gallego in November. Lake, a vocal Trump ally, defeated Mark Lamb. Analysts suggest Lake may struggle with moderate voters. Gallego ran unopposed. Lake’s claims of election fraud may have alienated some Republican voters. Democrats aim to protect abortion rights in the closely watched Senate race.
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The Economist
The Kamala Harris effect on the polls has been dramatic
Joe Biden, seeking re-election, faced low approval ratings at 41% in April 2023. After a poor debate performance and pressure from his party, his rating dropped to 37%, an all-time low.
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Global News Toronto
U.K. stabbings Violent protesters attack police as town mourns 3 dead girls
A violent protest by far-right English Defence League supporters at a local mosque in Southport turned chaotic, following a tragic stabbing incident that killed three young girls. Protesters clashed with police, injuring officers and damaging property. The suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was apprehended. The community is in mourning, with authorities condemning the violence and misinformation circulating online.