Top 10 News Stories from Across the World
1. Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial
Donald Trump’s defence team rested its case in the historic hush money trial without calling on the former United States president to testify. Speculation had been rife for weeks about whether he would take the stand to defend himself against the charges.
2. Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight
At least one passenger was killed and 30 injured as a London to Singapore flight of Singapore Airlines was hit by massive turbulence mid-air. The plane, a Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER, had to be diverted to Bangkok.
3. French President’s Visit to Riot-Hit New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia, as Australia and New Zealand began evacuating nationals in the French territory which has experienced a week of deadly riots.
4. Israeli Officials Confiscate News Agency Equipment
Israeli officials confiscated a camera and broadcasting equipment of news agency The Associated Press (AP) citing a new media law. Israel accused the AP of providing images and videos from Gaza to Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.
5. First Lady of Syria Diagnosed with Leukemia
The office of President Bashar Assad announced that Asma Assad, the first lady of Syria, has been diagnosed with leukemia.
6. Spain Withdraws Ambassador to Argentina
Spain announced that it will “definitively” withdraw its ambassador to Argentina as President Javier Milei refused to apologise for certain remarks.
7. Russia Accuses US of Space Weapon Deployment
Russia accused the United States of trying to deploy weapons in space, marking the latest escalation in their ongoing dispute.
8. Election Commission Action Against BJP Candidate
Former judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, now running for the BJP, was prohibited from campaigning for 24 hours by the Election Commission for making disparaging statements against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a Lok Sabha election rally.
9. Toni Kroos Announces Retirement
Legendary Real Madrid and German midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will be retiring from football after next month’s European Championship, shocking fans with his decision.
10. Investigation into Matthew Perry’s Death
The investigation surrounding Friends actor Matthew Perry’s death is still ongoing, with investigators probing how he obtained the ketamine drug found in his system at the time of his death.