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Robert F Kennedy Jr to challenge Joe Biden for White House Robert F Kennedy Jr, 69, has submitted election paperwork to run for the US presidency in 2024 as a Democrat. He is the son of the late Senator Robert F Kennedy and nephew of President John F Kennedy. Kennedy’s campaign treasurer, John E Sullivan, confirmed the filing, but he is likely to be a rank outsider for the Democratic nomination, with President Joe Biden expected to run for re-election. His campaign is likely to struggle due to his outspoken anti-vaccine views, which have damaged his reputation and overshadowed his…

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Donald Trump expected to plead not guilty in New York court Former US President Donald Trump is preparing to face criminal charges related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election. He denies wrongdoing. This will make him the first ex-US president to face a criminal case. Mr Trump has been consulting with lawyers at Trump Tower in New York City and his lawyers have already said he will plead not guilty. He is expected to surrender to Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, where he will be arraigned and…

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Ex-US president Donald Trump indicted over hush money Former US President Donald Trump will face criminal charges over hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election. A grand jury has voted to indict Trump for the $130,000 payout made to Daniels in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair. The details of the case against him have not yet been released. Trump denies wrongdoing but is expected to surrender to authorities and be arraigned in court on Tuesday. The charges in the indictment will be read to him at…

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Kentucky helicopter crash: Up to 9 people feared dead after military aircraft crash Two US Army helicopters have crashed in Kentucky, with a number of people believed to be dead. The state’s Governor, Andy Beshear, said it was “tough news” with “early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected”. Local news reports say the incident happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT), and as many as nine people may have been killed. Local military confirmed their helicopters were involved in the crash. The incident occurred in the Trigg County region, near the expansive Fort Campbell military base. …

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Nashville shooter sent a former classmate messages moments before attack The Nashville school shooter Audrey Hale reportedly messaged former classmate Averianna Patton before carrying out the shooting that killed 6.  Patton received a message on Instagram from Hale on Monday morning, expressing feelings of depression and desperation and told Patton something tragic was going to happen and that she would be on the news later. Concerned, Patton immediately called the local sheriff’s office, believing it was a mental health issue.  However, within minutes, Hale attacked The Covenant School, killing three nine-year-old pupils and three staff members.  Police later reviewed the…

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Female ex-student identified as Christian school shooter as six victims named Audrey Hale, a former student of The Covenant School, has been identified as the 28-year-old female shooter who killed six individuals at the Christian school. Hale, of Nashville, identified as transgender, according to authorities. The victims of the shooting have been named as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old; head of the school Katherine Koonce, 60; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and custodian Mike Hill, 61. Hale was armed with two assault-style rifles and a handgun and had entered the school by shooting her…

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More storms feared after Mississippi tornado Governor Tate Reeves has issued a warning that the US state of Mississippi may experience more severe weather following the tornadoes that claimed the lives of 26 people. Significant risks remain in some parts of the state, and hundreds of people have been displaced in the aftermath of the tornadoes that ravaged Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night. The Friday tornado was the deadliest in Mississippi in over a decade, and one person died in Alabama. The devastation has prompted President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency and deploy federal resources to…

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial: Actress’s team offers court security ‘treats’ Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s legal team offered treats for courtroom security during her trial in Utah, but the judge rejected the unusual request following an objection from the plaintiff’s lawyers.  Paltrow is accused of causing a collision that injured retired eye doctor Terry Sanderson and is countersuing, while he is seeking $300,000 in damages. During the trial, Sanderson’s daughter testified that he has suffered from personality changes and agitation since the accident, and a doctor said he had sustained a traumatic brain injury. Paltrow’s defence team claims that she was not…

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TikTok CEO faces Congress showdown over US future TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, is set to testify in the US Congress for the first time, facing questions on the future of the popular video-sharing app in the US. The hearing is crucial for TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, which faces pressure to sell or be banned in the US due to concerns over its relationship with China and data privacy. Chew is likely to face a barrage of questions on TikTok’s relationship with China, what data it collects, and what it does with it. He will assure lawmakers that…

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