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2:58 - Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside of Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial - A man set himself on fire moments after the jury for Trump's trial was confirmed. It is not clear if the self-immolation was related to the former president's criminal trial. News - 4h ago

A man set himself on fire moments after the jury for Trump’s trial was confirmed. It is not clear if the self-immolation was related to the former president’s criminal trial.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Police -- Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Had String of Strange Florida Arrests

A Substack essay published under Max Azzarello's name describes wild theories about Ponzi schemes, billionaire Peter Thiel, and an "economic doomsday device."

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 14 minutes ago

A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewers.

A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewers.

AP News - Politics - 16 minutes ago

Bare witness: Here's why prosecutors are withholding their lineup from Trump trial team

Prosecutors made the unusual decision to remain almost entirely mum about the order in which they planned to call their first witnesses in Trump's trial.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 20 minutes ago

Trump trial opening statements set for Monday -- A full jury, including six alternates, has finally been seated for the New York criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, outside the courthouse, a man was rushed to the hospital after setting himself on fire. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Robert Costa have the latest.

A full jury, including six alternates, has finally been seated for the New York criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, outside the courthouse, a man was rushed to the hospital after setting himself on fire. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Robert Costa have the latest.

CBS News - Science - 21 minutes ago

Man sets himself on fire outside N.Y. courthouse where Trump trial being held -- -

A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place, but he did not appear to have been targeting Trump, officials said.

CBC News - World - 26 minutes ago

Opening statements set for Monday in Trump's hush money case after judge rejects latest bid to delay -- Yesterday

Roughly half of the more than 200 potential jurors who were screened said they would not be able to impartially assess Trump’s guilt or innocence

The Globe and Mail - World - 42 minutes ago

As Russia ramps up aerial attacks on Ukraine, air-defence shortage called 'catastrophic'

As NATO members meet with Ukraine amid an appeal from the embattled country for more air-defence systems, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on alliance members to send an additional six U.S.-made Patriot systems to Ukraine as it faces an increasing barrage of Russian aerial attacks.

CBC News - World - 52 minutes ago

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine -- Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill eight in Dnipro region -- Yesterday

Russian officials disputed the claim, saying the bomber crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Russian broker hopes to free up $500-million with frozen asset swap -- Yesterday

Under the swap deal, foreign investors would have the opportunity to use funds frozen in Russia to buy the assets of Russian companies that have been immobilized in Europe – and vice versa

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Max Azzarello, who lit himself on fire at Trump trial, posted about Swift

Azzarello, a 37-year-old living in St. Augustine, Florida, was confirmed by law enforcement to be the man who set himself on fire outside Trump's trial Friday.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Man sets self on fire outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Police officials said they were reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Football: Vitesse docked 18 points amid Russia finance probe

Vitesse Arnhem will not compete in the Netherlands' top football division next season. The club has been docked 18 points for financial breaches, as it seeks to secure a future without Russian oligarch ownership.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Man in critical condition after setting himself ablaze near Trump trial courthouse

A man set himself on fire in a park across from Manhattan Criminal Court Friday where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues, according to a report.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 2 hours ago

Opening statements in Trump's hush money trial set to begin Monday

Judge Juan Merchan is aiming to choose five alternate jurors and hold a hearing on what prosecutors can ask the former president if he takes the witness stand in his own defense.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Jury selection in Trump's hush money trial is complete after tense morning in court

Judge Juan Merchan is aiming to choose five alternate jurors and hold a hearing on what prosecutors can ask the former president if he takes the witness stand in his own defense.

NBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

Highlights from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial

Updates and latest news coverage on Trump’s hush money case as trial enters Day 4.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

While under Russian attack, Ukraine pleads to West for more military aid

Ukraine has appealed for its European allies to step up weapons supplies as it struggles to hold ground against invading Russian forces. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Germany has called for allies to provide more air defense systems, as Russian drones and missiles rain down on Ukrainian cities.

Voice of America - US News - 2 hours ago

Ukraine Spent Week Planning Ambush of Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber: Official

Kyiv's air force downed one of Russia's strategic bombers Friday for the first time since the war broke out in February 2022.

Newsweek - World - 3 hours ago

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Horrifying video shows a man setting himself on fire outside of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 hours ago

BYRON YORK: Even with trial burden, Trump outcampaigns Biden

EVEN WITH TRIAL BURDEN, TRUMP OUTCAMPAIGNS BIDEN. Many Democrats see the trial of former President Donald Trump, prosecuted by the elected Democratic district attorney of Manhattan, as a valuable political tool. While Trump is tied down in a courtroom, required to be in court every day trial is in session, President Joe Biden can be out

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump Decries What He Says Is a 'Concerted Witch Hunt' Amid Hush Money Trial

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a group of reporters on Friday at a New York City courthouse, criticizing what he continues to say is a “concerted w...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire outside court where Donald Trump is on trial

Former president insisted outside courtroom earlier that he should be on campaign trail rather than facing trial, and calls on judge to free him from order barring comment on parties to the case

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Opening statements set for Monday in Trump's hush money criminal case

Lawyers are working to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in New York.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Max Azzarello Praised 'Martyrs' Who Light Selves on Fire Before Trump Trial

Max Azzarello, who lit himself on fire outside the Trump trial in Manhattan, praised another recent U.S. military member who did the same thing.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump vs. Biden Polls: How Will the Hush-Money Trial Play? -- Polling shows voters consider these charges the least serious made against Trump, and reactions to a possible conviction match party affiliation.

Polling shows voters consider these charges the least serious made against Trump, and reactions to a possible conviction match party affiliation.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

'Sleepy Don': Trump Falls Asleep (Again) at Hush-Money Trial -- Courtroom reporters saw Trump "dozing off" during the first day of his Manhattan criminal trial. Then he did it again two more times.

Courtroom reporters saw Trump “dozing off” during the first day of his Manhattan criminal trial. Then he did it again two more times.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: End of the Beginning

A running recap of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial.

New York Magazine - US News - 4 hours ago

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.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 hours ago

Man Sets Self On Fire Outside Trump Trial Courthouse

Witnesses said the person was seen throwing pamphlets into the air before pouring a liquid on themselves outside the Manhattan courthouse.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Jury selection completed for Trump's New York criminal trial

Opening arguments could start Monday in first case against a former US president

Voice of America - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber; Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians

Ukraine’s air force says it shot down a Russian strategic bomber; Moscow says the plane crashed due to a malfunction. Russian missiles kill eight in Ukraine's Dnipro region.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump trial opening statements to begin Monday as ex-president loses appeal to delay case

A full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was selected Friday for the New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump.

CNBC - US News - 4 hours ago

Trump trial opening statements to begin Monday as ex-president loses appeal to delay hush money case

A full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was selected Friday for the New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Max Azzarello Praised 'Martyrs' Who Light Themselves on Fire Before Trump Trial

Max Azzarello, who lit himself on fire outside the Trump trial in Manhattan, praised another recent U.S. military member who did the same thing.

Newsweek - US News - 4 hours ago

Max Azzarello, Who Lit Himself on Fire at Trump Trial, Posted About Taylor Swift

Azzarello, a 37-year-old living in St. Augustine, Florida, was confirmed by law enforcement to be the man who set himself on fire outside Trump's trial Friday.

Newsweek - US News - 4 hours ago

Trump Rants About 'Presidential Immunity' As Hush Money Trial Begins

The former president argued in all-caps that "if they take away my presidential immunity, they take away Crooked Joe Biden's presidential immunity."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Full slate of jurors chosen for Trump's hush-money trial. Here's what we know about them.

Twelve jurors were chosen in the hush-money trial of Donald Trump, capping three days of efforts to seat a panel of citizens who will determine whether a former president is guilty of a crime for the first time in history.

Boston Globe - Politics - 4 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Man sets himself ablaze near Trump trial courthouse

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.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire near Trump trial courthouse in New York -- A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.

A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.

CBS News - US News - 4 hours ago

Man Who Self-Immolated Near Trump Trial Identified

The protester, who survived the fire, has been identified.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Latest - | Man in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial

A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place, but he did not appear ...

Independent.ie - World - 5 hours ago

Donald Trump trial: Man sets himself on fire outside court

Close to the Lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being selected for the criminal trial of former president Donald Trump, a young man set himself on fire Friday afternoon.At approximately...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial -- After a few minutes, dozens of police officers rushed over and tried to smother the flames. The man, who appeared to be alive, was loaded into an ambulance and rushed away.

Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case.

Boston Globe - Politics - 5 hours ago

Manhattan jury seated for Trump trial's opening arguments to start Monday

Former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial will begin in earnest Monday after successfully assembling a jury of Manhattanites who will convict or acquit the GOP presidential nominee in the

Washington Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Man sets self on fire outside Trump trial

New York: A man set himself on fire Friday in a park outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with a witness describing hi...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 6 hours ago

Video: Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York

ALBAWABA - Law enforcement officials informed The Post that a man lit himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Friday afternoon while the for

Albawaba - World - 6 hours ago

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Donald Trump Trial

Sirens could be heard from within the courthouse.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Man lights himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

People rushed over to douse the person with a fire extinguisher at the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money criminal case was underway.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump on trial: A hellscape for former president of having no control over what's happening

Donald Trump is a born communicator, but the gag order placed on him by judge Juan Merchan during this first criminal trial facing a former US president requires him to do, well, nothing

Irish Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Man sets self on fire outside Trump NY trial

Fox News’ Eric Shawn reports on a man setting himself on fire in the protest area when the jury was announced in former President Trump’s NYC criminal trial.

Fox News - US News - 7 hours ago

Person sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

A person set themselves on fire Friday near the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's trial is underway.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Russian MOD details long-range strikes on Ukraine

Russia has conducted 34 group strikes with drones and missiles against Ukrainian targets in one week, the Defense Ministry has reported

Russia Today - US News - 7 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, burns for around a minute before police officers extinguish the flames

Russia Today - World - 7 hours ago

Did Donald Trump Just Get Lucky With His NYC Criminal Trial Juror Pool?

Get your daily dose of politics, law, and culture with Josh Hammer Premium by subscribing to Newsweek today.

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial court

Former president was inside Manhattan Criminal Court as man’s body was reportedly engulfed in flames for at least 30 seconds

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Polish man arrested in Russian plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky

Polish national accused of passing information to help Russian special forces kill Ukrainian president

Telegraph UK - World - 7 hours ago

'Sleepy Don': Trump Falls Asleep (Three Times!) During Hush-Money Trial

Courtroom reporters saw Trump “dozing off” during the first day of his Manhattan criminal trial. Then he did it again two more times.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 hours ago

Top Russian Officer Killed in Ukrainian Storm Shadow Strike

Colonel Pavel Alexandrovich Kropotov, commander of Russia's 59th Guards Communications Brigade, was killed in Luhansk on April 13.

Newsweek - World - 9 hours ago

Trump vs. Biden Polls: How Will the Hush-Money Trial Play?

Polling shows voters consider these charges the least serious made against Trump, and reactions to a possible conviction match party affiliation.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 hours ago

3 Russians Set World Record by Parachuting From Stratosphere To North Pole

Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to North Pole last week in a mission that also served as a test of a new prototype communications system for use in the Arctic, an organiser of the venture told Reuters.

NDTV - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine strikes a Russian airbase and 'shoots down' a bomber - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russian broker hopes to free up $500-million with frozen asset swap

Under the swap deal, foreign investors would have the opportunity to use funds frozen in Russia to buy the assets of Russian companies that have been immobilized in Europe – and vice versa

The Globe and Mail - Business - 10 hours ago

Donald Trump Faces New Legal Headache over 'Hidden Debt'

Trump may have been secretly paying a third party through a $50 million loan, an ethics group has said.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russians fear losing jobs to AI – poll

Almost 40% of Russian employees fear they could be replaced by AI, a survey has found

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

The Trump Trial Is Already Influencing Public Opinion in Big Ways -- Dahlia Lithwick and Anat Shenker-Osorio

This is exactly the kind of movement that could determine the election.

Slate - Politics - 11 hours ago

Who Are the 12 Jurors Seated in the Trump Hush Money Trial?

Here is a breakdown of the 12 jurors seated in the trial of former President Donald Trump. The trial is taking place in solidly-Democrat Manhattan, making it challenging for Trump's defense to find fair and impartial jurors.

Breitbart - World - 11 hours ago

Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip

Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role has involved telling US presidents things they do not want to hear

Irish Times - Health - 11 hours ago

Ex-Prosecutor Explains Why Donald Trump Needs 'Some Form Of Jail Time' Soon

The former president has “already had not only one but two bites of the apple," said Andrew Weissmann.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Children among at least eight killed in Russian air strikes in Ukraine

Three children among those killed in Dnipropetrovsk region

Evening Standard - World - 12 hours ago

'We take everyone we can': the Ukrainians bringing Russian bodies off the battlefield

Volunteers risk landmines, drone attacks and shelling to help return fallen soldiers to families

Irish Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Trump trial updates: A 12-person jury has been seated after three days

Updates and latest news coverage on Trump’s hush money case as trial enters Day 3.

NBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Trump's curiosity with jurors ebbs and flows during final stage of selection process. Here's what you missed on trial Day 3.

The former president perked up at certain remarks by members of the jury pool, while at other times he appeared ambivalent and stared straight ahead.

NBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Judge denies Trump co-defendants' motions to dismiss charges in classified documents case

One co-defendant's lawyers asked this month for five charges against him to be dismissed, while another’s requested that all charges against their client be tossed out.

NBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled During Long-Range Russian Missile Strikes

Poland announced that military aircraft had been deployed to "ensure the safety of Polish airspace" following Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

Trump trial: Tumultuous day in court ends with complete bench of jurors

Trump's third trial day ended with a rush when a judge empaneled seven new jurors, completing the bench of Manhattanites who will decide his fate.

Washington Examiner - US News - 14 hours ago

CNN Legal Analyst Forecasts The Reality For Alternate Jurors In Trump Trial

CNN's Elie Honig had some thoughts on the alternate jurors in the hush-money trial.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Trump's Latest Courthouse Stunt Is Utterly Shredded Online

Critics ripped the former president and his new prop.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Ukraine claims downing of Russian bomber, Moscow disputes crash cause

Ukraine's air force reported on Friday that it had shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials countered, stating that the plane...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

Look inside the Indiana company trying to re-create the world's best trumpets

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians help Conn-Selmer, the Indiana company trying to make the perfect instrument

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

War Map Timelapse Shows Russia's Latest Territorial Gains in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces are on the backfoot as they wait for the resumption of much-needed American military aid.

Newsweek - World - 15 hours ago

Trump complains he can't get a fair trial in NY. He's wrong.

Two features of the New York jury selection process make it stand apart from most others and give Trump the best shot at fairness for which any defendant could hope.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Russia's Zircon Hypersonic Missile Could Hit Kyiv in Minutes

Ukraine's southern military command said Russia has several dozen such missiles stockpiled at military hubs like Crimea.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

WATCH Russian air defenses block Ukrainian attack

Eyewitnesses have caught on camera the night-time engagement of Ukrainian rockets by Russian air defenses in Belgorod Region

Russia Today - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Seriously?!? Stephen Colbert Spots 'Unsettling' Poll Where Trump Has A Huge Lead

"The Late Show" host breaks down one of the strangest polls you'll ever see.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Alternate Jurors To Be Confirmed At Trump Trial

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial will look to wrap up jury selection Friday before opening arguments start next week in a historic case being heard as the former president campaigns to win back the White House.

International Business Times - World - 18 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Trolls Lara Trump In Most Epic Way With 'Brutally Honest' Opinions

The former president's daughter-in-law gets put to the test — and comes up more than a little short.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Lawrence O'Donnell Scorches Fox's 'Newest Liar' Jesse Watters Over Trump Jury Claim

O'Donnell took aim at Watters and his predecessors in the primetime slot at what he called "the lying channel."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Poland's Duda is latest foreign leader to meet with Trump -- It came with Europe bracing for the possibility of a second Trump term.

Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.

CBS News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia, Dombrovskis says

The EU sees signs that China is supplying components to Russia that could be used to make weapons, a top EU official said on Thursday (18 April).

Euractiv - World - 20 hours ago

Trump's Chilling New Courthouse Rant Gets Put On Ice By Critics

The former president's latest complaint gets a cool reception on social media.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Alternates are still being selected.

The rapid progress Thursday afternoon propelled the case closer to opening statements and weeks of testimony.

Boston Globe - Politics - 22 hours ago

CIA director: Ukraine could lose war against Russia without US aid

Ukraine, Russia report downing drones from overnight attacks

Voice of America - US News - 22 hours ago

Civil War is a movie. If Trump wins, will it be a reality?

With the instigator of the Capitol Hill riot standing a good chance of returning to power, the question of whether the US is headed towards Civil War 2.0 no longer feels hyperbolic.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 23 hours ago

Juror No. 4 rips 'cowardly judge' after dismissal from Trump case: 'Something else is going on here'

One of the panelists suddenly removed from the Donald Trump hush-money jury in New York blasted the judge in the case Thursday as a coward and the prosecutors as unfair.

Washington Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

'It could lead to World War III' – Ukrainian prime minster expresses fears at prospects of Russia winning war

Ukraine’s prime minister has warned there will be a “Third World War” if the country loses the war against Russia, as he rallied the US to pass a multi-­bi...

Independent.ie - World - 23 hours ago

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush-money trial

Prosecutors in Trump's New York hush money trial are asking that the former president be held in contempt of court and fined for violating a gag order.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

Trump complains about 'freezing' courtroom

The former president was in court as a jury was impanelled for the hush-money trial against him.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Everybody is freezing!' 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.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'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.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Full jury pan­el seat­ed on third day of Trump's New York hush-mon­ey tri­al

Two previously seated jurors were dismissed early in the day, but by the close of proceedings, 12 jurors had been named.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

A hack that caused a small Texas town's water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group.

A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

N.Y. court selects full jury of 12 for Trump trial, alternates to come

A full jury of 12 people and one alternate was empaneled Thursday in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, putting the New York court on track to begin hearing testimony next week.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Media shares close nearly 26% higher, capping second day of gains for DJT

Former President Donald Trump has seen the value of his shares in Trump Media sharply rise in recent trading after weeks of losses for the DJT ticker.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Thursday Proved the True Difficulty of Picking Jurors to Assess Donald Trump -- Jeremy Stahl

Here's what the process has looked like in the court room.

Slate - Politics - 1 day ago

Two Trump jurors sent home as selection encounters new difficulties

Court continues arduous process of picking jurors for first criminal trial involving a former US president

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

The Latest | A second seat juror is dismissed from Trump's hush money trial

Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial has encountered new setbacks as a previously seated juror was excused after backtracking on whether she felt she could be impartial and fair

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Two seated jurors struck from Trump hush money trial

Juror number two said that news reports about her jury questionnaire answers may have helped her friends and family identify her

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Russians 'undesirable' at death camp commemoration events in Germany – Moscow

Berlin’s “provocative attack” is an attempt to distort the history of World War II, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What to know about the jurors in Trump's New York trial

The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump hush money trial: Juror excused after saying she does not think she can be fair

One of the jurors selected and sworn in earlier this week to serve on the jury for former President Trump’s criminal trial was excused Thursday morning after she said she no longer believes she can be fair.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Trump trial: Jury selection resumes in New York City for 3rd day in former president's trial

Jury selection in former President Trump’s historic and unprecedented criminal trial stemming from charges brought by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is expected to resume Thursday morning.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Turkish 1st ever women's mounted archery team to debut in Russia

Türkiye's traditional mounted archery women's national team will make its international debut at the upcoming International Women's Mounted...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

As someone who grew up in Soviet Russia, don't let America turn into a Godless nation

Rebekah Koffler: The assault on religious freedoms is transforming America from a nation steeped in the Judeo-Christian tradition to one more kin to my birthplace, Soviet Russia.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

'He's my friend': Trump welcomes Poland president in US

Polish president Andrzej Duda has been welcomed to Trump Tower, the latest in a string of get-togethers between the aspirant US president and populist European leaders.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation

Russian air defences downed what authorities described as five Ukrainian balloons overnight, the defence ministry in Moscow said Thursday, as the sides kept up long-range strikes that have featured heavily in what has largely become a war of attrition.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

ECB fires back at plans to seize Russian assets

US-backed proposals to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine could hurt the international order, the ECB president has warned

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Trump trial vs. Karen Read case: What a difference a camera makes

When credibility is on the line, that unblinking eye is critical.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

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.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Calmes: The hush money trial has only just begun, but it's not a good look for Candidate Trump

The goings-on inside and outside Manhattan criminal court won't win the scowling, puffy-faced former president the voters he needs.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Biden says Trump 'doesn't deserve to be the Commander in Chief for my son'

President Joe Biden is set to face the Republican Donald Trump in November in a rematch of their 2020 White House contest.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Demands Cut of Donations to Down-Ballot Republicans Who Use His Name: Report

Donald Trump’s campaign issued a letter to vendors demanding a five percent cut of any candidate donations that use his name or likeness.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine lambasts West over air defence shortage as Russian missiles kill 17

Kyiv’s frustration grows after western powers took direct action to protect Israel

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump gripes he can't reject 'unlimited' jurors in New York hush money trial

Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records involving the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Russian missiles slam into Ukrainian city, killing 17 as war approaches a critical stage

Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building and killing at least 14 people, authorities said.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

IMF sharply raises Russia's economic growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund expects Russia’s GDP to grow 3.2% this year, significantly more than the UK, France and Germany

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Kremlin won't say if it was forewarned of Iran's attack; Russians closing in on battlefield target

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his first comments on the Iranian attack on Israel, calling on all sides to avoid a major regional confrontation.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Japan to retain oil and gas interests in Russia

Japan intends to retain its stakes in Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2 oil and gas projects, the foreign ministry has said

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Trump trial judge rejects prospective juror who posted 'lock him up'

Dozens of potential jurors ruled out of former president’s criminal trial in New York on impartiality grounds

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial, with 11 more still needed

The panelists who were sworn in are an IT worker, an English teacher, an oncology nurse, a sales professional, a software engineer and two lawyers.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Jury Selection for Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Continues

Jury selection continues for Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. Juror number 10 was dismissed from the Trump trial because he says he's a Republican from Texas.

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 days ago

Only 1 in 3 U.S. adults thinks Trump acted illegally in N.Y. hush money case, poll shows

Poll shows only a third of American adults believe former President Trump is guilty of a crime in his New York hush money case.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Donald Trump hush money trial: Day one wraps up as 6 jurors selected

The hush money trial involving former president Donald Trump is underway, and as of Tuesday afternoon, six jurors have been selected for the 12-person panel.The first day of Trump's trial concluded...

International The News - World - 3 days ago

Russia's spy agency baselessly claims DEA and FBI enlist Mexican, Colombian drug cartels to fight for Ukraine

Contrary to Russia’s well-documented state-backed campaign to enlist criminals and foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Russian foreign intelligence provided no evidence to support its allegations against the United States.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Olaf Scholz asks Chinese president to promote end to Russian war on Ukraine

Xi Jinping signals potental for peace talks and criticises West for weapons supply to Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

Senate mulls TikTok ban as Trump-Zuckerberg battle brews in background

Former President Trump is not in favor of a House bill that would ban TikTok if the platform is not sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Fox News - Technology - 3 days ago

Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump

The Supreme Court is questioning whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Capitol riot

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 3 days ago

Supreme Court Justices Seem Skeptical of Jan. 6 Obstruction Charge Used in Trump Case

Hundreds of defendants, including President Trump, hope the court’s eventual ruling in this former cop’s appeal will lead to their charges being dismissed.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Council of Europe unanimously votes to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine reconstruction, compensation

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (CoE)) unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday (16 April) calling for frozen Russian assets to be transferred to a new fund to reconstruct Ukraine and compensate victims.

Euractiv - World - 3 days ago

Scholz has one trump card in talks with China, but he'll never use it

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz is in China with ultimately little new to offer aside from unsolicited advice

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump Media stock prices go down as company issues more shares

Could offering new shares save the struggling company as it loses money rapidly?The share price of Trump Media and Technology group owned by Donald Trump tumbled on Monday by 18% after the company...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

Litman: Trump's antics didn't stop his New York hush money trial. Here's why he'll keep them up

The former president can be expected to stick to his political strategy despite its legal risks and Judge Juan M. Merchan's lack of patience for it.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Washington and London have limited trading of Russian aluminum, copper, and nickel on their exchanges

The US and UK have limited trade and banned the import of Russian aluminum, copper and nickel

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Trump Media shares tank as New York hush-money trial starts

Former US president Donald Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Trump enters courtroom for landmark New York criminal trial

New York: Donald Trump took his seat Monday in the New York courtroom, becoming the first ex president in US history to stand criminal trial, a seismi...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Trump hush money trial begins in New York City with jury selection

Former President Trump’s trial stemming from the Manhattan DA’s probe of alleged hush-money payments ahead of the 2016 presidential election is set to begin Monday with jury selection.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Trump's about to get an audience unlike any he's had before

With jury selection beginning in Manhattan this week for the Trump hush money case — the first criminal trial of a former US president (and current presidential candidate) — America is confronting impossible questions, writes Jane Greenway Carr.

CNN - Opinion - 5 days ago

Ukrainians contemplate the once unthinkable: Losing the war with Russia

Could Ukraine lose the war? Once nearly taboo, the question hovers in Kyiv, but Ukrainians believe they must fight for their lives against Putin's troops.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

'Face justice': New Yorkers ready for Trump criminal trial

New York: DonaldTrumpmade his name and fortune in New York, but supporters of the former president are thin on the ground in the city that never sleep...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 6 days ago

Why Trump's gag rule Hail Mary won't work in hush money case

Trump’s statements on the gag order that could contaminate jury selection or cause witnesses to fear retribution in no way qualify for First Amendment protection, writes Michael Conway.

CNN - Opinion - 6 days ago

President Biden continues group diplomacy strategy -- U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

Voice of America - Politics - 7 days ago

Why Trump and Mike Johnson Are Promoting a Redundant Ban on Noncitizen Voting

In an effort to win Trump’s protection, the Speaker is abetting a preemptive attack on the legitimacy of the 2024 election.

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

Trump says Arizona abortion ban goes too far -- Reproductive rights are again at the forefront of the U.S. presidential campaign, as Republican candidate Donald Trump distances himself from an Arizona Supreme Court decision to ban most abortions in the state. VOA's Scott Stearns has the story.

Reproductive rights are again at the forefront of the U.S. presidential campaign, as Republican candidate Donald Trump distances himself from an Arizona Supreme Court decision to ban most abortions in the state. VOA's Scott Stearns has the story.

Voice of America - Politics - 7 days ago

Patrick Chappatte -- Trump: pro-life, pro-flip, and pro-flop

Trump: pro-life, pro-flip, and pro-flop. An editorial cartoon by Patrick Chappatte.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 7 days ago

Donald Trump's Indictments, Lawsuits, and Legal Cases, Explained

Donald Trump is contending with a mountain of legal troubles as he attempts to win the Republican nomination for president in 2024.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 7 days ago

US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Russian government-backed hackers have used their access to Microsoft's email system to steal correspondence between officials and the tech giant, an emergency directive by the US watchdog released on Thursday (11 April) showed.

Euractiv - Technology - 7 days ago

Calmes: Trump 1.0 made some world leaders laugh. Trump 2.0 terrifies them

Donald Trump says the world disrespects Biden, but he's projecting his own deep unpopularity onto the president.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

Trump: Jews supporting Biden should have head examined

Presumptive Republican nominee renews criticism of Biden's reaction to the Israel-Hamas war says president 'totally lost control of the Israel situation'

YNET News - World - 8 days ago

Litman: Jack Smith's latest push to get Donald Trump's Jan. 6 trial moving before the election

The special counsel urged the Supreme Court to let the case proceed as soon as possible rather than delaying it for theoretical questions about presidential immunity.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying

Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail sentence for lying under oath during testimony in a lawsuit brought against Donald Trump by New York’s attorney general

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 9 days ago

Rust Belt or Sun Belt? Biden Has to Choose Both to Beat Trump.

Right now, Biden’s shortest path to 270 electoral votes is through Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. But he should hedge his bets.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Why Trump made the right call on abortion

A pro-life political culture won’t be built in a single presidential election, writes W. James Antle III, but ground can be lost without an incremental approach.

CNN - Opinion - 10 days ago

Trump's Abortion Dodge Won't Work in 2024

The man who made the reversal of Roe v. Wade possible is now seeking to neutral the abortion issue in his own fight with Joe Biden. It won’t work.

New York Magazine - Politics - 11 days ago

Trump's Last Try at Slowing His Hush-Money Trial Is Truly Desperate

One week before D-Day, Trump’s legal team has filed two motions seeking to move the trial out of Manhattan and halt a gag order on him.

New York Magazine - Politics - 11 days ago

Trump Media Shares Plummet Amid Criticism From Barry Diller; Trump's Net Worth Takes A Hit

Trump Media witnesses a significant drop in share prices, shedding over 10% following doubts about revenue generation and sustainability.

International Business Times - Technology - 11 days ago

If Biden Bans Menthol Cigarettes, Could He Hand the Election to Trump? It's a Valid Concern. -- Jacob Grier

Millions of people smoke them. Just a few votes could really matter.

Slate - Technology - 11 days ago

She went home to care for her mother and ended up in a Russian prison cell

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is one of five victims of Putin’s use of hostage diplomacy since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Irish Times - Opinion - 11 days ago

Gas prices creep up amid rising oil prices due to mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Tensions in the Middle East and in Ukraine are causing oil prices to rise, increasing the price at the pump.

Fox News - Business - 14 days ago

NY state is demanding more information on Trump's $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case

New York state lawyers are demanding more information on the bona fides of the $175 million bond that former President Donald Trump posted to block the imminent collection of a huge civil fraud judgment

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 14 days ago

Biden says U.S. economy is world's best. Trump calls it a 'cesspool.' Data is clear.

U.S. GDP significantly outpaced countries like Japan and Canada last year, the International Monetary Fund estimated in January.

CNBC - World - 15 days ago

Donald Trump's Truth Social Stock Plummets 20%

It's a rough ride on Wall Street for Donald Trump.

Inside Edition - Politics - 17 days ago

U.S. foes exploit Trump's divisiveness with fake MAGA accounts; China adopts Russian tactics

Rachel Maddow looks at how China has learned to take advantage of Donald Trump's divisiveness within American society by mimicking his supporters online using techniques that were successful for Russia in the 2016 election. Tiffany Hsu, technology reporter for The New York Times, joins to discuss how China is stepping up its disinformation game.

NBC News - Technology - 17 days ago

New York Judge Broadens Gag Order Following Trump's Social Media Attack On Daughter

In response to Donald Trump's social media attacks targeting the daughter of the judge presiding over his hush-money trial in New York, Judge Juan Merchan expanded an existing gag order.

International Business Times - US News - 17 days ago

Russia raises stakes with moves along Israel's borders

Analysis: While relations have experienced strain since October 7, they have not reached a breaking point, leaving room for potential diplomatic maneuvering in the near future

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

Biden Commands Fundraising Lead Over Trump, Setting New Record

President Joe Biden, alongside former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, hosted a historic fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall.

International Business Times - US News - 20 days ago

Will Trump's Truth Social flotation dig him out of a financial hole?

The ex-president isn’t just asking supporters for votes – he’s relying on their cash, too, says Chris Blackhurst

Independent UK - Business - 21 days ago

Trump bubble: How Trump's social media company is worth so much more than its business justifies

Donald Trump's Truth Social company has just a tiny fraction of the number of users of other social media companies and lost millions of dollars before going public spiked its market value. Matthew Goldstein, business reporter for The New York Times, talks with Alex Wagner about who is spending their money on this likely loser and whether any of it can help get Trump out of his money hole.

NBC News - Technology - 21 days ago

Why RFK Jr. Makes a Gift to Trump With VP Choice

No right-leaning person no matter how #NeverTrump will be able to swallow the mega-progressive Ms. Shanahan.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 21 days ago

West must negotiate with Russia's Putin: Ex-German chancellor

The former chancellor of Germany said the West needs to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he said his friendship with him could...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 days ago

The Islamic State's motive to attack Russia

Opinion: While IS attack in Moscow seems to have come out of nowhere, offshoots of terror group have long announced their desire to carry out attacks against the country

YNET News - Opinion - 24 days ago

Donald Trump's Bond in Civil Fraud Case Lowers to $175M

Donald Trump is breathing a sigh of relief.

Inside Edition - Politics - 25 days ago

Russians mourn while military launches massive strike on Ukraine

Zelensky says Putin delays addressing his nation by 24 hours while looking for way to blame Ukraine for deadly terror attack on Moscow venue, killing at least 133 and wounding hundreds more

YNET News - World - 26 days ago

ISIS takes responsibility for Russia terror shooting, death toll reaches 143

Following the shooting attack at the Crocus City Music Hall in Moscow, there are at least 143 dead and many wounded, some in serious condition; The US noted it was 'monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow' and shared intel with Russia

YNET News - World - 27 days ago

How Screwed Is Trump?

Unless he can find a way out of paying Tish James, he will go bust on Monday.

New York Magazine - Business - 30 days ago

Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer accuses Trump of making Israel a partisan issue adding it only hurts Israel and the US-Israeli ties

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Putin wins 5th term as Russian president despite quiet protest

Early returns from Russia show Vladimir Putin will extend his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years, with some 88% of the vote

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Who's the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.

Does Stefanik have “the look”? Is Scott loyal enough? Where does Britt rank? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 month ago

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Justice Department rules say candidates can't be prosecuted in the middle of a campaign

Former President Donald Trump is facing two prosecutions brought by a federal special counsel and two prosecutions brought by local district attorneys. Trump claimed on social media on Monday that all four prosecutions violate strict Justice Department rules, since he is a candidate for president, and therefore must be stopped “IMMEDIATELY.”

CNN - Politics - 1 month ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 month ago

Anger and grief as Russians in Armenia and Georgia mourn Navalny's death

At the time of writing this story, at least 387 people have been detained at events across 39 Russian cities since Navalny's death, according to the Russian human rights group OVD-Info.

Global Voices - World - 1 month ago

'Putin to the Hague': Russian police arrest protestors for holding memorials for Alexei Navalny -- Videos and pictures from two of Russia's largest cities -- Moscow and St Petersburg -- show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

Videos and pictures from two of Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

'Putin to the Hague': Russian police arrest protestors for holding memorials for Alexei Navalny

Videos and pictures from two of Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – show police officials taking away placards from protesters and dragging them away from memorials held for the Kremlin critic

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Russia's Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon

The White House’s statement comes just hours after Russia refuted early reports which claimed that they had developed and deployed a nuclear weapon in space to take down US satellites

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Trump's 'Disloyal' Warning to Taylor Swift Makes No Sense

The former president, clearly nervous about the pop star endorsing Joe Biden, is now taking credit for making Swift rich.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

Donald Trump wins Nevada's Republican caucuses after being the only major candidate to participate

Donald Trump has won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses after he was the only...

SF Gate - World - 2 months ago

WATCH: Irish reporter in USA told 'Go f*** yourself' when asking Trump fan's name for interview

AN IRISH reporter working in the United States has shared a clip of the reality of working with p...

Irish Post - Weird - 3 months ago

Melania Trump Skips Family Holiday to Sit By Sick Mother's Bedside

Fox News Digital reports that Melania's absence was due to her mother, who a source told the outlet "has been very sick in the hospital.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

Ukraine says 53, including 6 children, hurt in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia's second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 53 people, damaging homes and a children's hospital, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded in Washington for more help for his country.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Zelenskiy meets Republican doubts in push for US aid to fight Russia

President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would give Russia a "Christmas gift" if they failed to provide additional military aid to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose meeting with a top U.S. lawmaker concluded without a commitment for more support.

Reuters - US News - 4 months ago

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties -source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began, a source familiar with the intelligence said on Tuesday.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Biden-Trump rematch would be close, with RFK Jr a threat to Biden: Reuters/Ipsos poll

A looming election rematch next year between U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump would be closely fought, a new poll found, with both candidates saddled with profound vulnerabilities.

Reuters - US News - 4 months ago

Ukrainian boy badly burned in Russian attack returns to school, music and dance

Eight-year-old Roman Oleksiv is back at school in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, another step in an unlikely recovery from life-threatening burns and shrapnel to the head that he sustained in a Russian missile attack in July last year.

Reuters - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Liz Cheney weighs third-party US presidential run, says Trump threatens democracy

U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of ex-President Donald Trump, said she is weighing a third-party bid for the White House in 2024.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

The Biden Interview: The President Talks About the Supreme Court, Threats to Democracy and Trump's Vow to Exact Retribution

In a sit-down conversation with ProPublica, Biden discusses Kevin McCarthy’s “terrible bargain,” the fear of change that drives threats to democracy and the Supreme Court’s need for an ethics policy.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 6 months ago

Russia opens fire on Ukraine-bound cargo ship in Black Sea

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, marking the first time Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

The most devastating piece of evidence at the Trump trial

Elie Honig writes House impeachment managers presented one devastating piece of evidence that decisively refutes Trump's attorneys' claim about their client's state of mind: Trump's tweet on January 6 shortly after the insurrection.

CNN - Opinion - 1 year ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian-born star surges into Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Elena Rybakina will play Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final after her straight-sets win against Victoria Azarenka

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russian athletes could participate in Asian Olympic qualification events – IOC

The IOC said in a statement that it welcomes an offer from the Olympic Council of Asia to give Russians access to Olympic qualifying events

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Election Deniers Failed to Hand Wisconsin to Trump but Have Paved the Way for Future GOP Success

The stolen election myth has helped reshape this battleground state for the upcoming midterms and the 2024 presidential race.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Musk and Trump and a Little Steve Jobs

The characterological origins of Tony Stark.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months

The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

What 2020's pro-Trump phony electors means for 2024

Robert Alexander writes that slates of phony electors from seven states were sent to then-Vice President Mike Pence in an effort to persuade him to discard the legitimate slates of electors he received -- an alarming, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to upend the 2020 presidential election results, and one requiring immediate remedy to avoid repetition in 2024.

CNN - Opinion - 2 years ago

Trump Won the County in a Landslide. His Supporters Still Hounded the Elections Administrator Until She Resigned.

Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Buddies Tried to Get the VA to Sell Access to Veterans' Medical Records

A congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica’s reporting found Trump’s “Mar-a-Lago crowd,” wealthy civilians with no U.S. government or military experience, pursued a plan to monetize veterans’ medical data.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago