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Donald Trump picks JD Vance as running mate

Trump was given a rapturous welcome by Republican lawmakers and activists on the opening day of their convention in Wisconsin

Donald Trump has appeared in public for the first time since an attempt on his life two days ago, with a large white bandage on right ear. As he walked on stage in front of his supporters, he was given a rapturous welcome, and was officially nominated as the Republican party's candidate for the presidential election in November. Meanwhile, Trump named a thirty-nine-year-old senator, JD Vance, to be his running mate. We'll bring you the latest on what's been happening at the Republican National Convention. We'll also speak to a Republican strategist. And we'll get an update on the investigation into the man who shot kill Donald Trump on Saturday. Mabu forest in northern Mozambique, the largest piece of rainforest in southern Africa, is to become a conservation area. Also, the central bank of Uganda is planning to buy gold from miners in the country in an attempt to bolster the currency.

50 minutes

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  • Tue 16 Jul 202404:06GMT