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His licence suspended, a man appears in court via Zoom from behind the wheel
The judge appeared to be stunned by the irony of the man’s actions given the charge he was facing.
- by Orlando MayorquÃn
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Gallery: The best photos from around the world on May 31, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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US Votes 2024
Trump’s air of confidence has vanished as jurors deliberate in hush-money case
The former US president has vehemently denied wrongdoing. Now 12 jurors will decide his fate.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Gallery: The best photos from around the world on May 30, 2024
Gallery: The best photos from around the world on May, 2024
Inside the bizarre ‘plot to steal Elvis’ Graceland home by paperwork’
Media outlets often receive unsolicited emails from people who make outlandish claims. This one seemed different.
- by Matt Stevens
Kamala Harris gaining swing-state voters’ trust as Biden’s surrogate
If she continues to rise in popularity, the US vice president could neutralise Republican attacks on Biden’s age and mental acuity.
- by Akayla Gardner
‘Two-bit big shot’: Robert De Niro unleashes on Donald Trump outside hush money trial
As closing arguments began in the former president’s historic trial, the Hollywood star made a surprise appearance in Lower Manhattan.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Donald Trump
Of the Trump trial’s sleazy cast, one actor performed best
During this historic trial, one person exhibited a strength of character the others plainly lack.
- by Bill Wyman
World of photos, May 29, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
Donald Trump booed loudly at libertarian convention
The raucous event for the former president marked a sharp departure from the typical celebratory atmosphere at such Trump campaign gatherings.
- by Meryl Kornfield
A rising black musician lost his elite orchestra job. He won’t go quietly
Josh Jones wasn’t expecting to lose his dream job. He has shared the performance reviews and messages that shed light on a typically confidential process.
- by Geoff Edgers