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Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies that he advised Trump to buy the Karen McDougal story because he thought it was realA guide to Trump’s hush-money trialWho is David Pecker, key witness in Trump’s criminal trial?“He said she was a 12 out of 10,” David Pecker says the former editor in chief of the National Enquirer, Dylan […]
Léonie Chao-Fong (now) and Chris Michael (earlier)Before dying earlier this month, Larry Webb admitted to killing Susan Carter and her child and burying their bodies in his yardA man confessed to killing a 10-year-old girl and her mother on his deathbed, closing a 24-year-old cold case in Beckley, West Virginia.After the confession, officials found remains believed to be those of Susan […]
Coral Murphy MarcosAngela van den Bogerd says she forgot about email in 2010 saying cash balances in post office operators’ accounts could be remotely accessedHumza Yousaf, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, is holding a press conference now.He says he has been in the post for little more than a year.We are investing record [sums in […]
Andrew SparrowFormer National Enquirer publisher says he helped Trump to suppress negative stories that threatened 2016 election campaignDonald Trump hush-money trial – live updatesThe former tabloid publisher David Pecker took the stand again at Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial on Thursday, following his testimony earlier in the week.Pecker, the former chief executive of American Media, […]
Lauren Aratani in New YorkEmmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategyRussia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, describing it as “a dirty spectacle”.The resolution, sponsored by the United States and Japan, would […]
Amy SedghiHamas video of hostage prompts protests, as Israeli authorities prepare for ground assault on RafahThe families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have put renewed pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to restart negotiations for a temporary ceasefire in exchange for the release of their loved ones, as Israeli authorities said they were making progress in preparations […]
Ruth Michaelson in Jerusalem and Julian BorgerLocals say city is against plan and accuse authorities of turning Venice into a ‘theme park’ by charging day trippers for visitsThe latest target in Amsterdam’s decade-long battle against overtourism is an unlikely one: river cruises.City finance chief Hester van Buren announced this month that the city wants to halve the number of river cruises […]
Lili BayerGateway Pundit, run by Jim Hoft, is being sued for defamation by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss and othersThe Gateway Pundit, a rightwing website known for spreading election conspiracies, will declare bankruptcy as it faces lawsuits for defamation.The site’s parent company, TGP Communications, will file for bankruptcy in Florida “as a result […]
Rachel LeingangWhite House releases joint letter signed with 17 other countries saying such a deal would lead to the ‘credible end of hostilities’Here are some of the scenes in Jerusalem, where people, including Israeli interior security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have been worshipping during the Passover holiday.Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Rafah for Al Jazeera, states that two […]
Martin Belam (now) and Rachel Hall (earlier)Such policies are ‘betrayal’ of values, says French president in speech covering defence and negative effects of BrexitEurope live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has criticised migration policies that involve sending people to African countries as “a betrayal of our [European] values”, just days after the UK government passed its Rwanda deportation bill.The French president made […]
Jennifer Rankin in BrusselsOffer of £31bn could create world’s biggest copper miner but adds to concerns about UK-listed firms leaving• Business live – latest updatesThe Australian mining company BHP has set out plans for a £31bn takeover of rival Anglo-American in a deal that threatens to hasten the exodus of Britain’s largest firms from the City of London.The […]
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondentGovernment accused of trying to undermine independent media with move to replace public broadcaster RTVSEurope live – latest updatesJournalists in Slovakia are protesting against a government move to overhaul the country’s public broadcaster, warning that the populist prime minister, Robert Fico, and his allies are undermining media freedom.On Thursday, many journalists wore black, a day […]
Lili BayerVote to double David Schwimmer’s maximum pay levels comes as fear grow about exodus of firms from City• Business live – latest updatesShareholders have voted in favour of doubling the pay packet of London Stock Exchange Group’s chief executive to £13m on the same day that fears were reignited about an exodus of UK-listed firms.Investors […]
Kalyeena Makortoff and Sarah ButlerTwo officers appear in court over incident involving one-legged care home resident Donald BurgessTwo police officers accused of firing a Taser and pepper spray at a 93-year-old care home resident who had one leg have pleaded not guilty to assault.The officers were responding to a call from a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, […]
Matthew WeaverThe group’s facility near Manchester, where three women died in 2022, ‘should be prosecuted’, says Richard CasebyThe father of a 23-year-old man who died after neglect at a Priory hospital is calling for a criminal investigation into a second Priory facility where three young women died in 2022.Richard Caseby said the Priory should be investigated […]
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondentSome residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movementVenice’s entrance charge for day trippers has got off to a shaky start, bewildering people staying in hotels who needed to prove their exemption and drawing protests from some residents.The €5 (£4.30) charge, aimed at curtailing over-tourism, has ignited […]
Angela Giuffrida in VeniceBlades of famous cabaret venue, home of the French can-can, fall from roof overnightThe home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret in Paris, tumbled inexplicably to the ground in the early hours.“In 135 years […]
Jon Henley in ParisFamily lists property where war veteran raised funds during Covid – minus unauthorised spa poolThe listed family home where Captain Sir Tom Moore walked laps of his garden to raise millions of pounds for the NHS during the Covid pandemic has gone on sale for £2.25m.The sight of the 99-year-old war veteran walking lengths of […]
Matthew WeaverAt least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia UniversityMore than 100 people, mostly college students, were arrested at Emerson College in Boston by local police early on Thursday, as university officials crack down on pro-Palestinian protests at US colleges and universities.On Wednesday, Emerson officials […]
Richard Luscombe, Maya Yang, Dani Anguiano, Gabrielle Canon and Gloria OladipoIncrease in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high• Business live – latest updatesA serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and reverse the recent downward trend in global inflation, the World Bank has […]
Larry Elliott Economics editor