Trump’s lawyers cite Hunter Biden pardon in N.Y. hush money dismissal bid
NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction for falsifying business documents is tainted by the same corruption in the justice system that President Joe Biden decried when he announced…
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
LONDON (AP) — British detectives questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infants. Recommended Videos Cheshire Police…
Next government must reflect Fianna Fail’s election success – Martin
The next Irish government has to reflect the “very significant” number of seats Fianna Fail won in the General Election, deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin, the Fianna…
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series…
NI couple walk free from court after admitting sextortion blackmail offences
A Coleraine couple who admitted offences arising from a ‘sextortion’ blackmail plot walked free from court today.
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
CHIBA, Japan (AP) — A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her…
Labour MP: Infected blood compensation scheme changing ‘behind closed doors’
Rules are being changed “behind closed doors” when it comes to compensation for those impacted by the infected blood scandal, a Labour MP has suggested. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Clive…
Inheritance tax alert: The ‘much-overlooked’ £27million tax break that families are missing out on
Grieving families saved £27million in inheritance tax last year through a “much-overlooked” tax break, showing thousands more could be missing out on vital savings. Only 270 families successfully claimed the…
Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov.…
‘Mr. Non Compliant’ believed he was part of Trafigura ‘family,’ court hears
(Bloomberg) — A consultant dubbed “Mr. Non Compliant,” because he allegedly controlled the flow of bribes at the heart of Trafigura’s trial, believed he was “one of the family,” according…