Trump involved in ‘illegal conspiracy’ to sway 2016 election,jury hears as trial starts

Trump involved in ‘illegal conspiracy’ to sway 2016 election,jury hears as trial starts

As the former president sat with his eyes closed every so often,prosecutor Matthew Colangelo told the jury that Trump lied “over and over” in his quest to win.

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Man sets himself ablaze near courthouse where Trump trial under way
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Man sets himself ablaze near courthouse where Trump trial under way

The incident took place on the fourth day of Trump’s historic trial,in which the former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records.

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Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt:Treasurer

Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt:Treasurer

Jim Chalmers has held high-level meetings in Washington ahead of unveiling this year’s budget,which he says will target “economic security”.

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‘Everybody is freezing in there!’ Trump,irate about hush money case,lashes trial

‘Everybody is freezing in there!’ Trump,irate about hush money case,lashes trial

The jurors will now be tasked with deciding whether Trump is guilty of falsifying business records ahead of the 2016 election.

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Lust,power,politics,money:In court with Donald Trump

Lust,power,politics,money:In court with Donald Trump

The case in which the ex-president is accused of falsifying business records to hide an affair ahead of an election has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster.

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‘Fascinating ... stirs the pot’:Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds

‘Fascinating ... stirs the pot’:Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds

Without his usual bravado and bluster,and once again appearing in court without his wife,Melania,by his side,Trump looked more like a weary,ordinary man.

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Trump’s trial stumbles at first hurdle:50 jurors admit they can’t be impartial

Trump’s trial stumbles at first hurdle:50 jurors admit they can’t be impartial

The trial,one of four for the ex-president,centres on Trump’s alleged attempt to cover up a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 election.

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The first of Trump’s four criminal trials begins this week. Here’s what to know

The first of Trump’s four criminal trials begins this week. Here’s what to know

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court himself to plead his case relating to sex scandal payments as he campaigns to return to power. Here’s what you need to know.

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A divided America comes together for a moment that won’t return for 20 years
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A divided America comes together for a moment that won’t return for 20 years

For almost four minutes there’s nothing but ethereal serenity. All I can see in the distance is the black silhouette of the moon surrounded by the pearly glow of the sun’s corona.

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Bowing to US pressure,Israel says it will allow more aid into Gaza

Bowing to US pressure,Israel says it will allow more aid into Gaza

Joe Biden is said to have been privately enraged by the deadly strike on World Central Kitchen staff,and publicly noted it was not isolated given nearly 200 aid workers have been killed since October 7.

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US submarine construction up to three years behind schedule raises more questions over AUKUS pact

US submarine construction up to three years behind schedule raises more questions over AUKUS pact

State Department official Kurt Campbell says not only will Washington do whatever it takes to make AUKUS work,it will also expand it to other countries.

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