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Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme
A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election. Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.
US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.Â
Ukraine war: Kyiv first utilises longer-range US missiles
American officials have confirmed that Ukraine has begun employing longer-range ballistic missiles against Russia, which were provided in secret by the United States. This month, the firearms that were previously delivered as part of a US support package materialized. Officials stated that to preserve "operational security" in Ukraine, they were not publicly disclosed.
BHP acquires Anglo American for £31bn mining transaction
A prospective result of mining giant BHP's £31 billion offer to acquire competitor Anglo American is the formation of the largest copper miner in the world. The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American, which is listed on the FTSE 100, stated that its much larger Australian competitor, BHP, submitted an "unsolicited, non-binding, and highly conditional" all-share bid for the group.
US weighs fund cut to feared Israeli army unit
It is anticipated that the United States government will isolate Netzah Yehuda and sever its funding, marking the inaugural instance of such an action directed at an Israeli military organization. On the West Bank, the road leading to the village of Jiljiliya is anything but typical. The route is flanked by imposing residences featuring grand gates and opulent embellishments. Because Palestinian Americans return here after years of laborious pursuits in the land of opportunity to construct their ideal homes.
Antony Blinken faces a difficult China tour. Will it help?
Mu Yang, the quarterback, exclaims, "Three, two, one - hut!" as he tosses the ball across the field. Henry Mu, a teammate of his for the Beijing Cyclones, dashes to the corner in an attempt to capture the ball, his studs colliding with the AstroTurf as he leaps. Henry exclaims, "I was astounded to discover American football here." He is momentarily taken a deep breath. "It's very tough, physically and mentally, you must defeat your fear."
Students persist Gaza protests post arrests in California, Texas
Despite dozens of protesters being arrested at esteemed academic institutions such as Emory University in Georgia, Boston's Emerson College, and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), student protesters in the United States have vowed to continue their demonstrations against Israel's war on Gaza. As the nationwide demonstrations intensified on Thursday, hundreds of students from universities throughout the nation's capital, Washington, DC, gathered at George Washington University.
Fourth arrested for small boat Channel crossing deaths
The suspects are suspected of aiding and abetting unauthorized immigration and unlawfully entering the United Kingdom. An additional 55 individuals who were reportedly present on board have been identified. A fourth individual has been apprehended on suspicion of immigration-related offences, following the demise of five migrants, one of whom was a minor, in an attempt to traverse the Channel.
US college protests: Hundreds arrested in Gaza solidarity rallies
As demonstrations against the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalate on college campuses, law enforcement has apprehended hundreds of additional demonstrators all over the United States. Boston police reported 108 arrests at Emerson College. A total of 93 individuals were apprehended earlier today at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles on suspicion of trespassing.
UK weather: Why is it chilly now and when will it warm up?
Parts of the United Kingdom are expected to experience temperatures that fall to or below zero tonight and possibly again tomorrow. A portion of England experienced temperatures approaching 22 degrees Celsius earlier this month, which could have led some to believe that spring had arrived. However, as May approaches, temperatures have fallen precipitously, compelling some to reapply their winter coats and others to reactivate the heating system.
What follows pro-China Maldives leader, massive win?
The decisive victory of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party in Sunday's parliamentary elections was not anticipated by many. This individual's victory in the presidential election the year prior was due to an accident. During that period, the 45-year-old mayor of the capital Male abruptly registered as a proxy candidate for the presidency, after the opposition leader, former President Abdulla Yameen, was disqualified from running by the Supreme Court on account of a bribery conviction.
Russia arrests corruption-linked deputy defence minister
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was apprehended by Russia on charges of organized corruption, constituting the most prominent case since the commencement of Russia's full-scale military campaign against Ukraine. Russia's Investigative Committee issued a brief statement on Wednesday, attributing the arrest to a statute that prohibits accepting gratuities "on a particularly large scale" and stating that the incident occurred overnight.