A shooting at an elementary school in Oregon left three children and a teacher dead after a 16-year-old attacker opened fire before being fatally shot by a community member. Survivors were reunited with their families at a nearby church, where emotional scenes unfolded as parents embraced children who brought comfort items from home. Meanwhile, European leaders reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine amid concerns over U.S. support, with promises of further sanctions against Russia and calls for continued military aid. The incident has sparked fresh questions about school safety and the broader implications of gun violence in the U.S.
Attacker also killed a teacher and was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliateDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher, before he was shot dead by a community member. The children killed were five, eight and 11, officials said. The gunman, who was a Bend resident, has not been publicly identified.In the aftermath of the attack, children were taken by bus to a nearby church serving as a reunification center for families. Parents hugged, kissed and held their children’s hands as they walked to their cars, with some bringing along favorite stuffed animals or other comfort items from home. Here is what we know so far.What have been the diplomatic moves in Europe? Amid growing doubts about long-term US commitment to Ukraine, European leaders declared their support for Zelenskyy. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU intended to increase pressure on Russia, promising a 22nd round of sanctions. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said it was “crucial” that Ukraine received “all the means necessary to protect itself”. Continue reading...
