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Stormy Daniels clashes with Trump’s lawyer over her account of sex with former president
In a combative few hours of cross-examination in the hush money trial, Trump’s lawyers sought to portray the former porn star as a promiscuous extortionist.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘We will fight with our fingernails’: Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive
- by Joseph Krauss and Josef Federman
Barron Trump named among Republican Party delegates ahead of US election
- by Annabelle Timsit and Andrew Jeong
Opinion & Perspectives
‘It could boomerang’: Stormy Daniels testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
The porn actress’ account was explosive in her indignant delivery and in the details of a sexual encounter with Donald Trump that at times sounded non-consensual.
Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Can Trump survive a Stormy sex scandal? Just ask Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton accustomed the American people to political scandal. Donald Trump may benefit from their consequent ambivalence to politicians behaving badly.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Biden had hoped to send a quiet message, then Israel leaked it
The US decision to pause the delivery of bombs represents a significant turning point in its relationship with Israel. But it may not necessarily be a breaking point.
Peter Baker
North America
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘It could boomerang’: Stormy Daniels testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
The porn actress’ account was explosive in her indignant delivery and in the details of a sexual encounter with Donald Trump that at times sounded non-consensual.
- by Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Trump promised a ‘deal’ to Big Oil as he asked for $US1b for campaign
With his eye on securing a second term in the White House propelled by donor funds, Trump told the oil CEOs at dinner at Mar-a-Lago: You are all wealthy enough.
- by Josh Dawsey and Maxine Joselow
Barron Trump named among Republican Party delegates ahead of US election
- by Annabelle Timsit and Andrew Jeong
Europe
Plot to assassinate Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials a ‘gift to Putin’
- by David L. Stern and Serhiy Morgunov
Asia
‘China played like a backbencher’: Xi’s self-serving push for peace in the Middle East
China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East, positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US while having no real skin in the game, experts say.
- by Lisa Visentin
Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town, luring tourists
The country, like others in South-East Asia, is sweltering through a heat wave.
- by Adrian Portugal and Peter Blaza
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘We will fight with our fingernails’: Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive
The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of closest ally US to “achieve victory”.
- by Joseph Krauss and Josef Federman
‘Like a ghost town now’: Palestinians flee for safety amid Israel’s threat of Rafah invasion
- by Nidal al-Mughrabi and Hatem Khaled
El Niño blamed for floods that killed scores, left 150,000 homeless in Brazil
- by Amanda Perobelli and Leonardo Benansatto
US delayed arm shipments to Israel to send message against Rafah assault
- by Mike Stone, Steve Holland and Phil Stewart
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli tanks take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing
- by Sam Mednick, Josef Federman and Bassem Mroue