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Dylan Stableford
Donald Trump's hush money trial resumed inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on Friday, a day after adult film star Stormy Daniels concluded nearly seven hours of testimony about the alleged sexual affair she had with the former president and his efforts to conceal it.
Madeleine Westerhout, a former executive assistant to Trump at the White House, finished her testimony after just under two hours on the stand across two days.
Other witnesses included Daniel Dixon, an AT&T compliance analyst; Jennie Tomalin, a Verizon senior analyst; and Jaden Jarmel-Schneider, a paralegal from the Manhattan district attorney's office. Another DA's office paralegal, Georgia Longstreet, was recalled to the stand after she testified last week about Trump's social media posts.
On Thursday, Judge Juan Merchan denied motions to declare a mistrial and loosen Trump's gag order. Earlier this week, Merchan found Trump in contempt of court for the 10th time for violating a gag order that prevents the former president from attacking witnesses or commenting on the jury. Merchan warned him that any further violations could result in jail time.
Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to Daniels.
Police allege an immigration detainee used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and co-ordinate a network of runners outside the facility.
Australian allrounder Chris Green has starred for the Trent Rockets in a 47-run win over the Northern Superchargers in the men's Hundred at Headingley.
Australia's blue-collar men's rugby sevens team will face two-time defending champions Fiji in the Paris Olympics semi-finals.
Trent Rockets' Australian contingent of Alana King, Heather Green and Ash Gardner came to the fore in a 20-run victory over Northern Superchargers.
Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.
Newly arrived refugees have higher rates of eye problems than most Australians but a free service is restoring vision for those losing it.
South Korean K.J. Choi has opened up a two-shot lead at the Senior Open with Australian Richard Green three shots behind at Carnoustie.
Millions of litres of water from a large factory fire is being treated before it's released into the Port Philip Bay or used for industrial purposes.
Tana Umaga, Moana Pasifika coach and All Blacks legend has spent a week with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins to soak up some cross-code benefits
There are reports a younger man arrested alongside a Mexican drug cartel kingpin lured him to the US where both were arrested, as part of a plea bargain.
Lando Norris leads home Oscar Piastri as the McLaren pair dominate second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
At least 257 people have died in a devastating mudslide in Ethiopia, and the search for bodies continues.
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump dispelled rumours of tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they met in Florida.
England face a battle after losing late wickets to close the first day of the third Test on three for 38 having earlier swept West Indies away for 282
Victorian Liberal president Philip Davis will face a challenge for his position as party leaders, MPs and rank-and-file members gather in Melbourne.
Australian veteran Matt Ebden is laughing off the prospect of taking on Novak Djokovic in his first tour-level singles match for two years at the Olympics.
Australia's swimmers will be the stars of the show on the opening day of competition at the Paris Games as they chase four Olympic gold medals.
Jahrome Hughes has been one of the best players in the NRL in 2024, but his game could go to another level with Cameron Munster back on the field.
Carlton's midfield have not been at their dynamic best in recent weeks but coach Michael Voss says that he isn't concerned.
Port Adelaide have ground their way to a hard-fought 14-point win over Carlton to keep themselves well and truly in the top four race.