This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers – and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discuss what he's seen in court, whether the jury is likely to believe Cohen's testimony, and the tight-rope Justice Juan Merchan has walked in trying to control Trump. Plus, a whole host of Republican politicians have attended court this week to support Trump. Why are they there, and what are they accomplishing?

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.

Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced the mother and stepfather of a six-year-old boy who died from blunt-force trauma in 2018 to 15 years in prison.

Bundelkhand region in UP, including Jhansi, sees improvements with projects like Har Ghar Nal, defense corridor, and BIDA. Political dynamics involve BJP, SP-Congress alliance, and issues like unemployment and development. The region has four LS seats and faces murmurs of anti-incumbency. The SP-Congress alliance aims to challenge the BJP stronghold by uniting caste groups.

Water crisis in Bundelkhand region emphasized in political rallies, discussions on Ken-Betwa riverlinking project, Modi government's involvement, benefits for Bundelkhand region of MP and UP, concerns raised by farmers like Prem Kishan

Tanuj Punia, INDIA bloc candidate from Barabanki, prioritizes survival over the Ram Temple. In an interview with TOI, he contrasts his corporate background with politics, highlighting accountability differences. Despite past election losses, he remains motivated by voter support and focuses on local issues like peppermint farming and education in Barabanki.

BJP's Anurag Sharma in Jhansi faces challenge from INDIA bloc's Pradeep Jain Aditya. Sharma, backed by PM Narendra Modi's popularity, confident due to party's micromanagement of elections. He criticizes INID alliance, highlighting SP and Congress' limited constituency-based approach. Sharma emphasizes development in Bundelkhand, including free ration scheme and industrial projects.

Congress's candidate Pradeep Jain Aditya campaigns in Jhansi, advocating for a separate Bundelkhand state and addressing economic challenges, job scarcity, and industrial development issues in the region.

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record in the women's 400-metre individual medley with a time of four minutes 24.38 seconds at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.

As pro-Palestinian encampments pop up on university campuses across Canada, there's a renewed focus on freedom of expression.

Canada's new $10-a-day child care program is expanding, but there's growing evidence that demand for the program is rising even faster, leaving many parents on the outside looking in.

Barely a match, let alone a weekend, goes by without yet more controversy over decisions made by officials watching on multiple TVs at Stockley Park in Uxbridge, west London.

His comments come as Russian troops continue to seize territory in eastern Ukraine, forcing thousands in Kharkiv to flee their homes after Moscow launched another ground invasion in the region

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver claimed he earned more than $750 by driving for 24 straight hours, causing concern that he might have compromised his passengers' safety. Stomp contributor Jovis alerted Stomp to a Facebook post shared by the driver on May 12, which included a screenshot of his earnings. «Okay, this is the result of my 24-hour non-stop driving challenge,» said the driver. He had earned a total of $753.47. «Hmmm, I'm personally kind of disappointed with the result but nonetheless, I did my best.» After seeing the post, the Stomp contributor said: «Apparently, PHV drivers are doing well. In a single day, a driver could earn up to $700? »But more importantly, is it safe for passengers to be driven by someone who has been on the road driving non-stop for long hours? Such a selfish act that might lead to some sort of accident due to fatigue." In November 2023, a contest to see who earn the most in 24 hours resulted in a Gojek driver being on the road for 22 straight hours to earn $1,017. This drew flak from netizens who said it put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hit the ground running a day after he was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15. In posts to his social media platforms on May 16, the first day in his new role, PM Wong said he held his first Cabinet meeting in the afternoon. “We have a full agenda ahead,” he said alongside a photo of the meeting with his ministers, in what looked to be a different and bigger room at the Istana than where past Cabinet meetings were usually held. “Look forward to working with all of you to take Singapore forward in our next phase.” Earlier in the day, he also spoke with foreign counterparts who had phoned him to congratulate him on his new role. PM Wong said he spoke with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and thanked them for their good wishes.

British broadcaster Sky News has suggested that the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico was to be expected, given his “pro-Russian” views Read Full Article at RT.com

The Biden White House has ruined decades of effort to keep the two countries apart, Michael Pillsbury has said Read Full Article at RT.com

US Senator Mitt Romney, a critic of Donald Trump, has said President Joe Biden could have scored political points by pardoning his rival Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 26 companies sourcing textiles from Xinjiang have been blacklisted over alleged “forced labor” of Uighurs, which China denies Read Full Article at RT.com

RIYADH: The President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque on Thursday. The president will pray in the mosque and pay his respects to Prophet Muhammad and his companions Abu Bakr and Umar.  Earlier on Thursday, Ghazouani attended an Arab League summit in Bahrain.

MAKKAH: Innovators and entrepreneurs have been challenged to find ways to enhance the pilgrim experience in Makkah for people with mobility issues. To help them develop solutions, provide support and encourage collaborations, the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Umm Al-Qura University and investment business Wadi Makkah Co. organized a week-long event that began at the company’s headquarters on Sunday.

RIYADH: Healthcare startup SDM is using artificial intelligence to make healthcare efficient, accessible and potentially life-saving by detecting the stages of chronic diseases such as diabetes through retinal imaging analysis of the eye. “When you hear the phrase ‘your eye is a window to your body,’ it’s actually the retina that is the window to any systemic diseases,” Dr. Selwa Al-Hazzaa, CEO and founder of SDM, told Arab News.

RIYADH: The Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued licenses for three tourist marinas: Al-Ahlam Marina in Jeddah and Jazan, and the Red Sea Marina in Jeddah.

RIYADH: Al-Afwaj security patrols in Al-Arida, Jazan, arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting in 10 Ethiopians, who illegally crossed the Kingdom’s border in his vehicle. The 10 Ethiopians were referred to the relevant authorities and, subsequently, to the Public Prosecution.

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

The confrontation between Michael Cohen and Trump lawyer Todd Blanche was the most anticipated moment in the trial, which is now speeding toward a conclusion.

«The nuclear safety and security situation at the plant remains extremely precarious and challenging,» Rafael Grossi said

«Among the powers that be in the United States and other key Western states there have gathered quite a few personalities who are, by and large, provocateurs, whose raison d'être is to test Moscow’s strength,» Sergey Ryabkov said

This will happen «if the West chooses the path of escalation,» Sergey Ryabkov said

A video of a fight between two teens is being investigated by Fredericton police.

A judge has rejected a B.C. man's claim that his genitals «accidentally» fell out of his shorts – twice – at a Surrey mall, finding him guilty of indecent exposure.

The Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislature Randy Weekes has severed ties with the Sask. Party after accusing some members of harassment and intimidation tactics, including a situation he claimed saw the Government House Leader bring a hunting rifle to the legislative building.