insert_link World Trump ordered to pay around $350 million in civil fraud trial A New York Judge has ordered that former US president Donald Trump pay over 350 million dollars in damages,after finding him liable for fraud. After a marathon court case, Judge Arthur Engoron also barred the former president from doing business in New York. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayFebruary 19, 2024 12
World NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link World US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 14
insert_link World Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting. todayFebruary 13, 2024 13
insert_link World Donald Trump’s NATO comment sparks backlash from White House and European leaders There's been a backlash from the White House and from leaders across Europe to Donald Trump's comments about NATO. At a campaign rally on Saturday the former president said the United States might not come to the aid of members of the alliance who aren't contributing enough to defense spending. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayFebruary 12, 2024 8
insert_link World Haley beaten by “none of these candidates” in Nevada Primary Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary. Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot. The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 8, 2024 24
insert_link World Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity Donald Trump speaks after the appeals court hearing on his claim of immunity from prosecution on Jan. 9, 2024, in Washington. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Claire Wofford, College of Charleston In a 57-page opinion issued on Feb. 6, 2024, a federal appeals court ruled against former President Donald Trump, deciding that presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions they took while in office. The decision […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 18
insert_link World Biden heads to Trump turf for fundraising US President Joe Biden is fundraising in Florida on Tuesday - the home turf of his main rival in his re-election bid, Donald Trump. Biden will be holding events in Miami and Palm Beach - where the Former republican president has made his home since leaving the White House. Kate fisher reports from Washington. todayJanuary 31, 2024 4
insert_link World Trump slams “rigged” trial ahead of judge’s ruling Donald Trump says his civil fraud trial is rigged, a hoax and that the case against him should have been dismissed. His accusations come just days before a judge is expected to determine whether to block him from running a business in New York ever again. William Denselow reports. todayJanuary 30, 2024 15