Trump’s day on the witness stand… in 85 seconds
The former president testified in the New York fraud trial against him, remaining indignant on the stand.
2023
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Chelsea beat nine-man Tottenham 4-1 in chaotic epic
Mauricio Pochettino made a winning return to Tottenham with Chelsea as his former club were reduced to nine men on a night of chaos and controversy. The Argentine’s comeback was reduced to a minor sub-plot by an epic game which brought five goals, a further five which were disallowed, two red cards, and a slew…
King’s Speech: Government to toughen sentences for sexual crimes
1 hour ago About sharing King Charles delivered the Queen’s Speech on behalf of his mother in May 2022 Offenders who commit murders with sexual or sadistic content will get life sentences, under plans to be set out in the King’s Speech on Tuesday. The speech, where King Charles reads out the government’s plan for…
Jenni Hermoso received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso said she “received threats” amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation. The kiss, which Hermoso says was not consensual, occurred after the Spain forward helped her country beat England in the final in August. The incident sparked outcry and Rubiales eventually resigned as…
Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel
21 minutes ago About sharing Moussa Abu Marzouk said Hamas’s armed wing “don’t have to consult with the political leadership” By Feras Kilani BBC News A senior Hamas leader has refused to acknowledge that his group killed civilians in Israel, claiming only conscripts were targeted. Moussa Abu Marzouk told the BBC that “women, children and…
Donald Trump testifies: Sparks fly as ex-president takes stand in New York civil fraud case
35 minutes ago About sharing By Madeline Halpert & Chloe Kim, in court, & Bernd Debusmann BBC News Former US President Donald Trump clashed repeatedly with a judge while testifying in New York at a civil fraud trial that threatens his property empire. An exasperated Judge Arthur Engoron told Mr Trump the hearing in Manhattan…
Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby granted Italian citizenship
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni says she will defend Indi Gregory’s life until the end.
Met Police urges pro-Palestinian march organisers to delay demo
Just now About sharing By Sean Seddon BBC News The Metropolitan Police has urged the organisers of pro-Palestinian demonstrations to postpone events due to take place on Armistice Weekend. Thousands are expected to take part in a march in London on 11 November, the same day some Remembrance events are planned in the capital. Prime…
Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’ in Covid meeting
8 minutes ago About sharing By Jim Reed Health reporter Boris Johnson referred to the Treasury as the “pro-death squad” during a meeting to discuss lifting lockdown restrictions in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry has heard. The phrase appears in a diary entry written by then chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance. Giving evidence on…
Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes
15 minutes ago About sharing Rail workers have walked out regularly over the past 18 months By Becky Morton Political reporter About 40% of rail services will run during strikes under planned minimum service rules for train operators in Great Britain, the government has said. Ministers are hoping the legislation will come into effect before…