Israel threatened to respond - and it appears to have been carefully chosen
Israel threatened a retaliation, and it came before dawn on Friday morning.
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The Daily BeastDonald ‘Von ShitzInPantz’ Diss Makes Hush-Money Trial Debut
Mark Peterson-Pool/Getty ImagesDonald Trump can dish it out, but he has shown, once again, that he simply cannot take it.As proceedings began Thursday morning in the disgraced ex-president’s criminal hush-money trial, defense attorney Todd Blanche complained to New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan that the gag order put in place to prevent Trump from intimidating witnesses, jurors, and court staff was unfair to his client.“Everybody can say anything they want, except for President Tru
- HuffPost
Fox Reporter Corrects Trump To His Face Over Evidence-Free 'Biden Trial' Claim
The Wisconsin political reporter challenged the former president, who has repeatedly made the false claim about his hush money trial.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Appears To Reveal His Plan If He Loses Election To Joe Biden
The former president made the chilling remark about the 2024 election to a Wisconsin newspaper.
- HuffPost
Trump Biographer Has Stark Warning For His Attorneys On What Happens Next
The author of a 2005 book about Trump says one key assumption his attorneys make often turns out to be disastrously wrong.
- The Independent
Elon Musk hosted an ‘anti-Biden’ dinner party. Here’s who attended
Elite dinner co-hosted by entrepreneur David Sacks at his home in the Hollywood Hills
- HuffPost
‘He Hates That So Much’: Jimmy Kimmel Tells The Story That’s Driving Trump Nuts
The late night host spots a report that the former president “really” doesn’t like.
- France 24
US accuses Russia of using a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces
The US State Department accused Russia Wednesday of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, while also announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow. In addition to the chemical agent chloropicrin, Russia also used "riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare in Ukraine, also in violation of the CWC," the department said in a factsheet."The use of such chemicals is not an isolated incident, and is probably driven by Russian fo
- HuffPost
CNN Fact-Checker Spots The Pattern With Donald Trump’s Latest Courthouse Lie
The former president conjured the claim “out of thin air,” said Daniel Dale.
- Sky News
Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said. HR McMaster, who held the position between 2017 and 2018 during the Trump presidency, told Sky News that there is still a risk of escalation between Iran and Israel after the two nations carried out attacks on each other in April. Iran said its attack on Saturday 13 April was a retaliation after two of its generals were killed in a strike in Syria's capital, Damascus, which Tehran blames on Israel.
- The Independent
US hits China with sweeping sanctions over support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Washington sanctions nearly 300 companies and individuals from China, Russia, Singapore, UAE and other countries
- CNN
Trump explains his militaristic plan to deport 15-20 million people
It is rare to get major presidential candidates – on either side of the political aisle – outside the confines of prepared remarks, stump speeches and friendly audiences, so it’s worth paying attention when they actually take detailed questions.
- Sky News
Georgia protests: Stun grenades used on demonstrators as 'Russia bill' moves to next stage
Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law". The "foreign agents" bill would require organisations that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as agents of foreign influence. Georgian critics say the bill is inspired by laws used to suppress dissent in Russia.
- CNN
‘None go forward without the others.’ US mega-deal would tie together the futures of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Gaza
Saudi Arabia and the United States are finalizing the details of a landmark deal to strengthen bilateral trade and defense – but an agreement will not be reached if the kingdom and Israel do not establish diplomatic relations, US officials said.
- The Hill
5 takeaways from Day 10 of the Trump trial: ‘What have we done?’
Former President Trump’s trial in New York entered its 10th day on Thursday, with Keith Davidson on the witness stand. Davidson is a Los Angeles lawyer who represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, both of whom claim they had sexual encounters with Trump roughly a decade before he was…
- Yahoo Finance AU
Federal Budget 2024: From $1,500 cost of living relief to energy rebates and superannuation boosts
All eyes will be on Treasurer Jim Chalmers later this month as Aussies struggling with the cost living see whether they'll be given any more relief from the government.
- NCA NewsWire
‘Upset’ Albo rages over detainee bungle
Anthony Albanese has revealed his fury after it was revealed a freed immigration detainee accused of a violent home invasion was not wearing an ankle monitor.
- Evening Standard
Israeli military 'preparing for offensive' against Hezbollah in Lebanon
It comes after both sides exchanged fire across the border
- BBC
Amit Shah: The quiet, feared strategist behind Modi’s rise
India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.
- Australian Associated Press
Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM
Jeremiah Manele is the Solomon Islands' new prime minister after a vote by MPs that suggests the Pacific nation will maintain close ties with Beijing.
- HuffPost
Stephen Colbert Has Stinging 3-Word ‘Answer’ To Chilling New Trump Report
“The Late Show” host spots some alarming new proposals by the former president.