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Donald Trump
personDonald Trump, 76, is being hit with criminal charges related to hush money paid out to hide an alleged affair. Daniels claims that Trump's former attorney paid her $130,000 to stay silent about an alleged tryst. Trump has denied all wrongdoing and called the probe a "witch hunt"
Fox News
organizationDominion voting system sues Fox News for $1.6 billion (roughly €1.47) Fox carried false claims that Dominion voting machines were used to rig the 2020 US election. The six-week trial is scheduled to begin April 17.
Olivia Pratt-Korbel
personOlivia Pratt-Korbel was shot dead in her Liverpool home on 22 August. Thomas Cashman, 34, had denied being the gunman who shot her. He was also found guilty of wounding her mother Cheryl Korbel. Cashman admitted to being a "high-level" cannabis dealer.
Stormy Daniels
personThe indictment marks the end of a years-long investigation into cash paid to the adult movie star in 2016, allegedly to buy her silence about their affair. The charges could reshape the 2024 presidential race.
The Sacramento Kings
organizationSacramento Kings beat Portland Trail Blazers 120-80 on Wednesday night. The Kings clinched their first playoff berth since 2006 with the win. The team's 16-year playoff drought was the longest in NBA history. New York Jets now have the longest active drought in North American sports.
Terry Sanderson
personJurors found Terry Sanderson 100% at fault in the ski crash. They awarded Paltrow $1 in damages. The trial centered on a ski accident that occurred on Feb. 26, 2016. Sanderson sued for $3 million; Paltow countersued for a symbolic $1.
Wall Street Journal
organizationWall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich arrested in Moscow. Journal denies any allegations of spying from Russia’s FSB intelligence agency.
FSB
organizationEvan Gershkovich was on a reporting assignment in the Ural mountain city of Yekaterinburg. Russia's notorious FSB security service claimed he was collecting classified information. They accused the 31-year-old of "acting on instructions from the American side"
Aaron Judge
personJudge signed a nine-year deal worth $360 million – the largest by a free agent in baseball history. He will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player. Judge set an American League record of 62 home runs last year.
The Wall Street Journal
organizationEvan Gershkovich, 31, appeared in a Moscow court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to espionage charges. The Wall Street Journal strongly denied the espionage allegations and demanded the immediate release. Russia claims the 31-year-old American was “caught red-handed” trying to obtain classified information.
FIFA
organizationFIFA pulls the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off. Two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition. FIFA stripped Indonesia of hosting rights over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament.
Howard Schultz
personOutgoing CEO clashed with Senator Bernie Sanders on Capitol Hill. Starbucks accused of forcing store staff to attend captive audience meetings and taking punitive action against employees who support unionisation.
Senate
organizationLamont Bagby is projected to defeat Republican Stephen Imholt in a special election. Bagby's projected victory ensures Democrats will maintain their 22-18 edge in the state Senate. The General Assembly returns to Richmond April 12 to take up vetoes.
FIFA
organizationIndonesia stripped of right to host this year's Under-20 soccer World Cup. Decision taken after the country's football federation cancelled the draw. Earlier this month, protesters marched in Jakarta waving Indonesian and Palestinian flags.
Tsai Ing-wen
personChina vows to "fight back" should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker. Tsai left on Wednesday for the United States, from where she will head to Guatemala and Belize. She will then head to the US state of California, where US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had said he would meet her.
FDA
organizationFDA has approved Naloxone Nasal Spray for over-the-counter use. Drug-related overdose deaths in the United States rose about 15% year-over-year to more than 100,000 in 2021.
Arsene Wenger
personArsene Wenger was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The 73-year-old managed Arsenal for more than 1,000 games between 1996-2018. Wenger won three Premier League titles with the Gunners.
Paul O'Grady
personHe shot to fame as his drag queen persona Lily Savage in the 1980s and 1990s. He was awarded an MBE in 2008 and was a well-known animal welfare campaigner. ITV will be reshowing the episode of Paul's hit show tonight at 5pm.
Fabio Paratici
personFabio Paratici was given a 30-month ban in January after Juventus were found guilty of false accounting. The ban initially applied only to Italian football but has now been extended worldwide. Tottenham sacked Antonio Conte on Sunday evening. Cristian Stellini will take charge until the end of the season.
Paul O'Grady
personPaul O'Grady, 67, passed away in the early hours of this morning. Cause of death is yet to be confirmed, but he had struggled with his health. Made a name for himself in comedy, and later became known for his love of dogs. ITV will be airing a Royal special of For The Love of Dogs tonight.