Top 10 world news: One killed as Singapore-bound plane hits massive turbulence; Trump hush money trial; & more
Top 10 world news: One killed as Singapore-bound plane hits massive turbulence; Trump hush money trial; & more
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Here are the top 10 news stories from across the world.
Donald Trump’s defence team, on Tuesday (May 21) rested its case in the historic hush money trial without calling on the former United States president to testify. In other news, 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.
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Hush money trial: Trump's lawyers rest case without calling on former president to testify
Donald Trump’s defence team, on Tuesday (May 21) rested its case in the historic hush money trial without calling on the former United States president to testify. This comes after the former president had sparked speculation for weeks about whether he would take the stand to defend himself against the charges.
One passenger killed, dozens injured Singapore-bound Boeing plane hits massive turbulence
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, Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER, had to be diverted to Bangkok.
French President Macron to visit riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, New Zealand begin evacuations
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the riot-hit New Caledonia, said Paris on Tuesday (May 21) as Australia and New Zealand began evacuating nationals in the French territory which has experienced a week of deadly riots.
Israel seizes news agency AP's equipment, stops Gaza live feed for 'threatening security'
Israeli officials on Tuesday (May 21) 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.
Who is Asma Assad, Syria's first lady diagnosed with blood cancer?
The office of President Bashar Assad announced on Tuesday (May 21) that Asma Assad, the first lady of Syria, has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Spain on Tuesday (May 21) announced that it will "definitively" withdraw its ambassador to Argentina. This comes as President Javier Milei refused to apologise for calling Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt".
Russia accuses US of planning to place weapons in space
Russia accused the United States on Tuesday (May 21) of trying to deploy weapons in space, marking the latest escalation in their ongoing dispute. This accusation came a day after Washington blocked a Russian non-proliferation proposal at the United Nations.
Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former judge on the Calcutta High Court who is now running for the BJP, was prohibited from campaigning for 24 hours on Tuesday by the Election Commission (EC) for making disparaging statements against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a Lok Sabha election rally.
Toni Kroos makes SHOCK retirement announcement; Real Madrid star to hang up boots after…
Legendary Real Madrid and German midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will be retiring from football after next month's European Championship. The 34-year-old midfielder took to his Instagram account to announce his decision which has come as a shock to fans.
Matthew Perry’s death still under investigation as police look for source of ketamine
The investigation surrounding Friends actor Matthew Perry's death is still ongoing, according to reports. Investigators are still probing how the actor got hold of the ketamine drug that was found in his system at the time of his death.
