US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel
US reveals it paused bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with Rafah offensive.
US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid concern over Rafah, senior US official says
Official says final decision has not been made on shipment of thousands of bombs, which was halted amid review of the transfer of weapons See all our Middle East coverage US President Joe Bidens administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official has said. Biden has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis against Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinian have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza. Continue reading...
Arunachals Langkun Adam Wins Silver For India At Asian Ju-Jitsu Cship In Abu Dhabi
Arunachals Langkun Adam, hailing from Parsi Parlo in Kurung Kumey district, has brought glory to India by securing a silver medal at the ongoing 8th Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Competing in the female below 48 kg category, Adams remarkable performance underscores her dedication and skill in the sport. Praising Adams remarkable feat,... The post Arunachals Langkun Adam Wins Silver For India At Asian Ju-Jitsu Cship In Abu Dhabi appeared first on Northeast Today .
Kim Jong Un Mourns Death Of North Korea's Goebbels Kim Ki Nam
Kim Ki Nam was the former propaganda chief of North Korea and served Kim Jong Un, his grandfather Kim Il Sung and his father Kim Jong Il.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of last missing worker recovered
Washington: The body of the sixth and final worker who was missing after a bridge collapse in the US city of Baltimore more than one month ago has been recovered, officials have said. Unified Command salvage teams located the victim and promptly notified the Maryland Department of State Police. State police investigators along with officers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chaos Reported At Airports Across The UK
Chaos has been reported at airports across the UK - as several airports have confirmed a nationwide border issue. Watch
Biden condemns anti-Semitism, promises to support Israel
Washington: US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned anti-Semitism at pro-Palestinian protests at universities and reaffirmed his ironclad support for Israel. My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist as an independent Jewish state is ironclad. Even when we disagree, Biden said at the US Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
.AstraZeneca (AZN.L), opens new tab said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a surplus of available updated vaccines since the pandemic..The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizatio
Stormy Daniels Testimony: Trump Audibly Curses As Porn Star Describes Alleged Encounter In Court
The legal drama unfolded at a New York court where Trump confronted Stormy Daniels' testimony as she gave testimony of high legal importance.
Kids Athletics Day Celebrated With A Racing Event In Nagaland
To commorate Kids Athletics Day, Kohima District Athletics Association organised race among the young boys and girls at Secretariat Junction Kohima, on 7th May. The event held under the Aegis of World Athletics, Athletics Federation of India and Nagaland Athletics, saw participation of over 100 children from various schools in Kohima. Reportedly, the race was... The post Kids Athletics Day Celebrated With A Racing Event In Nagaland appeared first on Northeast Today .
Driver Strikes Pro-Palestinian Protester Following Demonstration, Three Arrested
The driver got into an argument with the group of protesters as they were wrapping up a demonstration.
Judge warns Trump over audible 'cursing' as Stormy testifies
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial said the former president was cursing audibly during testimony on Tuesday by porn star Stormy Daniels and directed his lawyers to temper their client's behavior
Travelers stranded as widespread delays hit UK airports
The United Kingdom is currently experiencing significant disturbances at its main airports because of a lack of essential staff, resulting in long delays and widespread disorder. The increase in airport issues started earlier this week and has continued to worsen, affecting thousands of travelers. The consequences of these delays are extending beyond the airports, affecting local transportation networks and nearby businesses.
On a mission to combat climate change and create a sustainable future for our planet, Climate Zero Foundation, recently hosted a roundtable discussion together with some key delegates, with the keynote address delivered by Erik Solheim, a former diplomat, Minister, UN under Secretary-General and advisor to the Sri Lankan president. Held on the 30th April at the Presidential Secretariat, Climate Zero Foundation revealed its ambitious plans in tackling climate change backed with an unwavering support from its flagship initiative, ZeroPlastic Movement which has garnered over 10,000 volunteers across the country, to become the largest environmental group in Sri Lanka. Among the distinguished guests were Himanshu Gulati, a parliamentarian from Norway; Dr. Vipula Wanigasekera, former Diplomat; Kotaro Katsuki, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, joined together with partners from the ZeroPlastic Movement including its founder Nishshanka De Silva and leaders from across various organizations. It went onto stress the urgency of establishing a climate movement in the island, focused on climate adaptation, mitigation, and advocacy, and how ZeroPlastic Movement can mobilize its pool of youth, communities, and resources to create an impactful, meaningful change. The event was moderated by Jacklin Elizabeth Mazumder. Through engagement, education, and empowerment, Climate Zero Foundation envisions in preparing a generation of environmental leaders who will go onto inspire the world in their efforts and actions towards building a sustainable and resilient future. One of the other highlights during the event was the launch of the Climate Zero Foundation website, and a formal introduction towards the foundations purpose and values. The event extended an open invitation to partners, stakeholders, and changemakers to join hands in shaping a brighter tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.climatezero.lk . ZeroPlastic Movement founder Nishshanka De Silva addressing the gathering Photo Captions: Erik Solheim delivering the keynote speech
'Nothing ever works': traveler on UK airport outage
Boeing Starliner's Crewed Mission To Take Off On May 17
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been pushed to May 17 after engineers said a faulty rocket valve needs to be replaced for the high-stakes mission, NASA said Tuesday.
Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.1 Jolts Arunachal Pradesh
In the early hours of May 8, 2024, at 4:55 IST, an earthquake of magnitude of 3.1 jolted Lower Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh, according to reports from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quakes epicenter was reportedly at Latitude 26.34 and Longitude 95.85 and at a depth of 10 kilometers. Fortunately, no significant damage... The post Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.1 Jolts Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on Northeast Today .
Arunachal Film Sangi Gai Selected For March Du Film At Cannes Film Festival 2024
The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has selected Arunachals multilingual film Sangi Gai to be showcased at March du Film during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2024. Directed by Nyago Ete and produced by Allison Welly Bakha, the film has garnered acclaim for its authentic portrayal and unique storytelling. Producer Bakha attributed the films success... The post Arunachal Film Sangi Gai Selected For March Du Film At Cannes Film Festival 2024 appeared first on Northeast Today .
Brazil Floods: Death Toll Rises To 90, Havoc Leaves 150,000 Homeless, Missing
The flooding has hampered rescue efforts, with dozens of people still waiting to be evacated by boat or helicopter from stricken homes. Small boats crisscrossed the flooded town searching for survivors.
Covishield maker AstraZeneca to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally due to...
AstraZeneca also plans to revoke marketing authorisations for its vaccine, Vaxzevria, within Europe due to reduced demand and discontinuation of production and supply.
Meghalaya govt to decide on relocation of 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong on June 7
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya government has scheduled another meeting with the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) on June 7 to make a final decision regarding the relocation of 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong. The Meghalaya government reiterated its stance of not considering illegal settlers in the process. Meghalaya deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said, Ultimately, today [] The post Meghalaya govt to decide on relocation of 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong on June 7 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform, AP Explains
Israel Seizes Rafah Crossing, White House Says Border Closures 'Unacceptable'
The thrust into the eastern sector of Rafah came as negotiators and mediators met in Cairo in another effort to forge a hostage release and truce in the seven-month war
Voting underway in 139 upazilas in first phase
The first phase of the sixth upazila parishad election is underway in 139 upazilas across the country
Stormy Daniels recounts sex with Trump: Old Spice, satin pajamas, no condom
Stormy Daniels recounts sex with Trump: Old Spice, satin pajamas, no condom
April 2024 Hottest On Record As Global Heat Rises, Say Scientists
April marked another emarkable month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday.
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide, citing surplus of newer vaccines
Pharmaceutical company says newer shots led to decline in demand for AstraZeneca vaccine, which is no longer being manufactured or supplied AstraZeneca has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a surplus of available updated vaccines that target new variants of the virus. The announcement follows the pharmaceutical company in March voluntarily withdrawing its European Union marketing authorisation , which is the approval to market a medicine in member states. Continue reading...
Elon Musk on Canada's online hate content bill: 'This sounds insane'
Elon Musk on Canadas online hate content bill This sounds insane
He Said I Reminded Him Of His Daughter: Stormy Daniels At Trump Trial
It was the courtroom face-off everyone was waiting for -- testimony of high legal importance, and salacious sexual content.
Woman Makes 3-yr-old Son Say 'Goodbye' To Father Before Killing Him, Shoots Self
Savannah Kriger, 32, shot at her wedding photos, vandalised her ex-husband's residence, and sent him threatening FaceTime videos and texts prior to the incident
AstraZeneca Pulls COVID Vaccine from EU, Begins Global Withdrawal
Pharma major AstraZeneca is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide.
Facebook 'did nothing about Taylor Swift ticket hack scam'
Some users had their accounts hacked and hijacked to sell fake tickets for the star's UK tour dates.
World's oceans break temperature records every single day of past year
Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.
The London Bridge hero who could go to prison for 99 years podcast
In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports On 29 November 2019, Marc Conway was about to give a speech in Londons Fishmongers Hall. Conway, who works for the Prison Reform Trust, had been on a life-changing project while serving time in prison that brought together inmates and Cambridge students. Now it was its fifth anniversary and he had been asked to say some words at the celebration for it. But when he stepped out for a cigarette break, another former offender from the course launched a terrorist attack, stabbing two Cambridge graduates dead. Conway was among those who gave chase to the attacker, who was wearing a fake suicide vest, and held him down. Continue reading...
Self-belief steering MSCs revival, comeback wins
Mohammedan now await either Abahani or Kings in the Federation Cup final.
Trump Shakes Head, Curses Audibly As Stormy Daniels Testifies In Hush Money Trial
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial said the former president was cursing audibly during testimony on Tuesday by porn star Stormy Daniels and directed his lawyers to temper their client's behavior.
U.S. optimistic revised Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse
Ceasefire talks in Cairo resume on Wednesday; CIA Director Bill Burns to travel to Israel to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Dozens of people trapped when tornado collapses FedEx building in Michigan
Severe thunderstorms bring hail and structural damage, with tornadoes hitting cities including Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Tornadoes that hit Michigan on Tuesday evening ripped the roof off a FedEx building in Portage, partially collapsing the structure and trapping 50 people inside, Kalamazoo county authorities said. Elsewhere in the state, thousands of residents are without power and face a deluge of hail and tornado warnings amid severe thunderstorms. TAKE COVER NOW, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids warned in a post directed at Portage residents on their Facebook page . Continue reading...
TikTok, ByteDance move federal court to deter US law seeking its sale, ban
TikTok ByteDance move federal court to deter US law seeking its sale ban
US says Hamas 'offered amendments' to truce deal as Israel chokes Rafah
US says Hamas 'offered amendments' to truce deal as Israel chokes Rafah
First Gen Z Indian-American In US Senate Race Raises Over $2,80,000
Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen Z Indian-American running for a US State legislature, has raised over USD 280,000, which is considered to be a substantial figure at the state level.
Donald Trump's classified documents trial start indefinitely delayed, says court
Donald Trumps classified documents trial start indefinitely delayed says court
Garrick Club votes to allow female members
The private members' club had come under increasing pressure to allow women to join.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'
A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.
Liton Das's batting yesterday against Zimbabwe encapsulated Bangladesh's worries going into the T20 World Cup in June, with the top-order failing to find rhythm in the game's shortest format.
Israeli Strike Kills 7 In Gaza Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks In Egypt
An Israeli air strike killed at least seven people and wounded several others early Wednesday in Gaza City, according to a local hospital.
Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder dies aged 74
Gelder, who played Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones, was diagnosed with cancer five months ago.
Visakhapatnam constituency, Lok Sabha elections: Know polling date, candidatesandmore
The Visakhapatnam One of Andhra Pradesh's 25 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies is the Lok Sabha constituency.
Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash.
US Says Russia Is Shipping Oil To North Korea Above UN Mandated Levels
Russia has been quietly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that appear to violate the mandates of the United Nations Security Council, a U.S. official said on Thursday, adding the U.S. is planning new sanctions in response.
Parents pay tribute to surfers killed in Mexico
The world has become a darker place for us, say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake.
Do you worry about STDs?: Stormy Daniels testimony on Trump affair off to cringey start
The adult film star testifies in a hush-money trial that could land the ex-president and Republican frontrunner behind bars At 10.30am Tuesday in a New York City courtroom, five words changed the course of American history: The people call Stormy Daniels. Daniels, now a household name, is an adult film actor at the center of a hush-money criminal trial that could land Donald Trump, the former president and present Republican presidential frontrunner, behind bars. Continue reading...
I can rise above expectations: the woman breaking barriers in Pacific politics
Cathy Nori is one of just three women elected to Solomon Islands 50-seat parliament in last months election In the final days of her election campaign, Cathy Nori considered giving up. The 57-year-old had been trekking up a mountain, near her home in Isabel province, Solomon Islands, when she was overcome with exhaustion. I couldnt help but question my purpose, silently asking why I was enduring such hardship, Nori says in an interview with the Guardian. Continue reading...
Sphynx has lowest life expectancy of domestic cat breeds, research finds
The hairless cats live on average for just 6.8 years, while a Burmese could survive to be 14, according to research They may sound ancient but you should avoid a sphynx cat if you want a pet to grow old with, research suggests. Experts have revealed how many years on average domestic cats in the UK have left to live based on their current age. Continue reading...
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
Donald Trump's documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
US district Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday made the decision to indefinitely postpone former US president Donald Trump's trial in Florida, where he faces charges of illegally retaining classified documents after his presidency ended. Trump's trial in the documents case, brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, was set to begin on May 20. However, both the prosecution and defense acknowledged that this date would need to be postponed.
The Papers: Rafah offensive starts and King 'a bit busy' for Harry
Israel's offensive in Rafah and Prince Harry's UK trip are leading Wednesday's front pages.
California rebrands, ditches Dream Big slogan to avoid making political statement
California Is Rebranding
Report: China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministry
Defence secretary Grant Shapps said officials had immediately taken the system offline and launched an investigation into the breach and possible failings by the contractor, SSCL, which describes itself as he largest provider of critical business support services for govt. The ministry of defence said the breach occurred at a third-party payroll system holding bank details of as many as 272,000 serving armed forces personnel and recent veterans.
Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told
Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.
Kyiv: Russian spy agency plot to kill Zelensky foiled
Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court
The adult-film star recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced heated questioning from his lawyers.
Spankings, satin PJs and Hugh Hefners mention: Stormy details Trump meet
Trump, 77 and the Republican candidate for president this year, is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to Daniels to buy her silence during the 2016 election. He has pleaded not guilty and denies having had sex with Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.
Ireland and Croatia qualify for Eurovision final
Some of the contest's most outlandish songs sail into the final, but there are tears for Australia.
Sexual assault play being used to train NI judges
Jodie Comer starred in the award winning play about sexual assault and the legal system.
Hamas, Israeli Negotiators Arrive In Cairo For Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Egypt is hosting delegations from Hamas, Israel, Qatar and the US in Cairo with the aim of reaching a comprehensive truce in the Gaza Strip.
Tech firms must tame algorithms under Ofcom child safety rules
Regulator calls on social media firms to use robust age checks to keep harmful content away from children Social media firms have been told to tame aggressive algorithms that recommend harmful content to children, as part of Ofcoms new safety codes of practice. The childrens safety codes, introduced as part of the Online Safety Act, let Ofcom set new, tight rules for internet companies and how they can interact with children. It calls on services to make their platforms child-safe by default or implement robust age checks to identify children and give them safer versions of the experience. Continue reading...
Renewable energy passes 30% of worlds electricity supply
Report says humans may be on brink of cutting fossil fuel generation, even as demand for electricity rises Renewable energy accounted for more than 30% of the worlds electricity for the first time last year following a rapid rise in wind and solar power, according to new figures. A report on the global power system has found that the world may be on the brink of driving down fossil fuel generation , even as overall demand for electricity continues to rise. Continue reading...
Unfair banking and damaging financial rules harming UKs small firms, MPs warn
Treasury committee says debanking and use of personal guarantees for loans is putting small businesses at risk Unfair banking practices and damaging financial regulators are harming small businesses and putting innovation and growth at risk, parliaments Treasury committee has warned. A report from the committees inquiry into access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) said a lack of supportive policies were compounding problems for firms that had survived a torrid five years, which included the global pandemic and energy crisis. Confidence amongst SMEs in accessing finance has fallen and acceptance rates for business credit has lowered significantly, the report said. Continue reading...
Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah as Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume in Cairo
An Israeli incursion into the southern Gaza city did not appear to be the long-anticipated, full-scale invasion of the city, home to about a million displaced Palestinians.
Hamas' offer to hand over 33 hostages includes some who are dead
The disclosure came as part of Hamas' counteroffer to Israel's latest proposal, which envisions a first-phase, six-week cease-fire in exchange for the return of some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. It was not clear whether Hamas revealed how many of the 33 are still alive and how many are dead.
Im Part of the Upper Middle Class: Heres What My Finances Look Like
Florida Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump Documents Trial
A Florida judge on Tuesday indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's criminal trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, making it unlikely the case will be heard before the November presidential election.
US has been holding up several weapons shipments to Israel for 2 weeks: Report
The shipments, which have been delayed for at least two weeks, involved Boeing-made Joint Direct Attack Munitions, which convert dumb bombs into precision-guided ones, as well as Small Diameter Bombs. Without addressing whether there had been a suspension in arms shipments, the Pentagon said on Monday that there had not been a policy decision to withhold arms from Israel, America's closest Middle East ally.
Israeli tanks enter Rafah & take over border crossing with Egypt
The military said the incursion was aimed at destroying Hamas fighters and infrastructure in Rafah that were used in an attack that killed four Israeli soldiers over the weekend near the Kerem Shalom border crossing. It did not appear to be the long-promised full ground invasion of Rafah, which Israel's allies have been working to avert by pushing for a truce deal.
'Nobody expected this' - Dortmund target Wembley win
Despite a disappointing domestic campaign, Borussia Dortmund are one game away from becoming European champions for the second time.
Cleanup ongoing after severe storm cuts across Joplin, damaging buildings, toppling trees
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer to visit India on Thursday
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer to visit India on Thursday
Outage Causes Delays at U.K. Airports Immigration Checkpoints
Airport officials said that a system outage affecting the Border Forces immigration gates was causing long waits for passengers arriving in Britain.
Body of last missing worker killed in Baltimore bridge collapse recovered
Officials made announcement Tuesday, as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in continued cleanup effort The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday, as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort. Officials said the crew of the Dali will remain on board the grounded container ship while crews conduct a controlled demolition to break down the largest remaining span of the fallen bridge. Continue reading...
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial With Donald Trump sitting just feet away, Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday at the former president's hush money trial about a sexual encounter the porn actor says they had in 2006 that resulted in her being paid to keep silent during the presidential race 10 years later. Jurors appeared riveted as Daniels offered a detailed and at times graphic account of the encounter Trump has denied. Trump stared straight ahead when Daniels entered the courtroom, later whispering to his lawyers and shaking his head as she testified. The testimony was by far the most-awaited spectacle in a trial that has toggled between tabloidesque elements and dry record-keeping details. A courtroom appearance by a porn actor who says she had an intimate encounter with a former American president added to the long list of historic firsts in a landmark case laden with claims of sex, payoffs and cover-ups and unfolding as the presumptive Republican nominee makes another bid for the White House. Daniels veered into salacious details despite the repeated objections of defence lawyers, who demanded a mistrial over what they said were prejudicial and irrelevant comments. This is the kind of testimony that makes it impossible to come back from, attorney Todd Blanche said. How can we come back from this in a way that's fair to President Trump? The judge rejected the request and said defence lawyers should have raised more objections during the testimony. The Trump team later in the day used its opportunity to question Daniels to paint her as motivated by personal animus and profiting off her claims against Trump. ''Am I correct that you hate President Trump? defence lawyer Susan Necheles asked Daniels. Yes, she acknowledged. Daniels' statements are central to the case because in the final weeks of Trump's 2016 Republican presidential campaign, his then-lawyer and personal fixer, Michael Cohen, paid her $130,000 to keep quiet about what she says was an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter with Trump in July 2006 at a celebrity golf outing in Lake Tahoe. Trump has pleaded not guilty. Led by a prosecutor's questioning, Daniels described how an initial meeting at a golf tournament, where they discussed the adult film industry, progressed to a brief sexual encounter that she said Trump initiated after inviting her to dinner and back to his hotel suite. She said she didn't feel physically or verbally threatened, though she knew his bodyguard was outside the suite. There was also what she perceived as an imbalance of power: Trump was bigger and blocking the way,'' she said. At the time, Trump was married to his wife, Melania, who has not been in court for the trial. Daniels said Trump told her they did not sleep in the same room, prompting him to shake his head at the defence table. After it ended, Daniels said, It was really hard to get my shoes because my hands were shaking so hard. He said, Oh, it was great. Let's get together again, honey bunch,' Daniels said. I just wanted to leave. In the years since the encounter was disclosed, Daniels has emerged as a vocal Trump antagonist, sharing her story innumerable times and criticizing the former president with mocking and pejorative jabs. But there was no precedent for Tuesday's testimony, when she came face-to-face with Trump and was asked under oath in an austere courtroom to describe her experiences to a jury weighing whether to convict a former American president of felony crimes for the first time in history. She told jurors how she met Trump because the adult film studio she worked for at the time sponsored one of the holes on the golf course. She said they had a brief conversation when Trump's group passed through, chatting about the adult film industry and her directing abilities. The celebrity real estate developer remarked that she must be the smart one if she was making films, Daniels recalled. Later, in an area known as the gift room, where celebrity golfers collected gift bags and swag, Trump remembered her as the smart one and asked her to dinner, Daniels said. She said her then-publicist suggested in a phone call that Trump's invitation was a good excuse to skip a work dinner and would make a great story and perhaps help her career. What could possibly go wrong? she recalled the publicist saying. The two saw each other periodically in the ensuing years, when she said she spurned Trump's advances. In 2011, several years after she and Trump were last in touch, she said she learned from her agent that the story of her encounter with Trump had made its way to a magazine. She said she agreed to an interview for $15,000 because I'd rather make the money than somebody make money off of me, and at least I could control the narrative. The story never ran, but later that year, she was alarmed when an item turned up on a website. Perhaps seeking to preempt defence claims that she was in urgent need of a massive payout, Daniels testified that she was in the best financial shape of her life when she authorized her manager to shop her story during the 2016 presidential campaign. She said she had no intent of approaching Cohen or Trump to have them pay her. My motivation wasn't money,'' she said. ''It was to get the story out, she testified. But Necheles zeroed in on that point, pressing Daniels on the fact that she owes Trump hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees stemming from an unsuccessful defamation lawsuit and that she tweeted in 2022 that she will go to jail before I pay a penny. That was me saying, I will not pay for telling the truth,' Daniels testified Tuesday. She later forcefully denied that she was trying to squeeze Trump for money. ''You were looking to extort money from President Trump, Necheles said. False, Daniels responded. Well, that's what you did, the lawyer said. False, Daniels answered. Daniels was expected to return to the witness stand Thursday, when the trial resumes. Testimony so far has made clear that at the time of the payment to Daniels, Trump and his campaign were reeling from the October 2016 publication of the never-before-seen 2005 Access Hollywood footage in which he boasted about grabbing women's genitals without their permission. Before that video was made public, ''there was very little if any interest in Daniels' claims, according to testimony earlier in the trial from her then-lawyer, Keith Davidson. A deal was reached with the National Enquirer for Daniels' story, but the tabloid backed out. Davidson began negotiating with Cohen directly, hiked up the price to $130,000, and reached a deal. After the deadline for the $130,000 payment from Cohen came and went, she authorized Davidson to cancel the deal. He did, by email, according to documents shown in court. But about two weeks later, the deal was revived. Daniels testified that she ended up with about $96,000 of the $130,000 payment, after her lawyer and agent got their cuts. She also said she was steadfast in abiding by her nondisclosure agreement with Cohen, declining to comment to The Wall Street Journal for a November 2016 story that reported she had been in discussions to tell her story on Good Morning America but that nothing had come of it. She also declined to comment for the newspaper before it broke the news of her hush money arrangement in 2018. After that story was published, her life turned into chaos, she testified. I was front and foremost everywhere, she recalled. Prosecutors are building toward their star witness, Cohen, who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the hush money payments. Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with the payments. The trial is the first of his four criminal cases to reach a jury.
Can John Swinney bring voters back into the SNP fold?
He steps into the role with a Westminster election months away - and a drop in the SNP's ratings.
Rudy Giuliani struggles to find an accountant: nobody seems interested
Lawyers for former Trump attorney attempt to explain failure to meet accounting obligations in bankruptcy case Nobody seems interested in helping Rudy Giuliani meet accounting obligations in his ongoing bankruptcy case, lawyers for the former New York mayor, presidential hopeful and Trump attorney said in a court filing on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the debtor originally had an accountant who was helping, the filing said. However, he had a change of heart and indicated that he no longer wished to help prepare the monthly operating reports. Continue reading...
Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland's first minister
He is also expected to form his government, with a significant role being promised to Kate Forbes.
Police 'lost' girl's evidence of abuse by babysitter
Michaela Allen says she has been obbed of justice in her fight to get her case to court.
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine globally, calls timing a coincidence: Report
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine globally, calls timing a coincidence: Report
Bolton hold off Barnsley fightback to seal spot in League One playoff final
Bolton secured their place in the League One playoff final despite being beaten by Barnsley at the Toughsheet Community Stadium as Ian Evatts side edged the visitors 5-4 on aggregate. Holding the upper hand after last Fridays 3-1 semi-final first-leg win at Oakwell, Bolton had their lead cut in the 36th minute by Sam Cosgrove before hitting back with a fine Aaron Collins strike and an Eoin Toal header in quick succession just prior to the break. Continue reading...
Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set
The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely.
