Morning news brief: Trump hush money trial; Ireland to recognise Palestine statehood, & more
Morning news brief
In the former US President Donald Trump's hush money trial, the defence concluded its case after about 90 minutes of testimony, without Trump taking the stand.
In Ireland, the government will reportedly recognise the state of Palestine, despite opposition from Israel.
In other news from US, a powerful tornado struck Iowa, killing several people and injuring at least a dozen more. This follows last week's tragedy, where deadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas.
Trump hush money trial closes without him on the stand: Top developments
On Tuesday (May 21), the defence concluded its case in Donald Trump’s hush money trial after about 90 minutes of testimony, without the former US president taking the stand.
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Ireland to recognise Palestine statehood as Israel warns 'don’t be a pawn'
The Irish government is all set to recognise the state of Palestine on Wednesday (May 22), reports said citing sources even as Israel opposed any such move warning that it will"lead to more terrorism, instability in the region and jeopardise any prospects for peace."
Tornado leaves multiple dead and dozens injured in Iowa, homes in ruins
A powerful tornado struck Iowa on Tuesday (May 12) killing several people dead and injuring at least a dozen more.This comes after last week's tragedy wheredeadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas and left at least eight individuals.
Judge had found 'strong evidence' against Trump in classified documents case
New court documents released on Tuesday (May 20) revealedthat, months before Donald Trump's indictment for mishandling classified documents, a federal judge found 'strong evidence' that the former US president'intended' to hide these documentsin Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
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