Trump CFO charged with fraud, grand larceny, makes first court appearance

Allan Weisselberg, the Chief Financial Officer with the Trump Organization has appeared in court in handcuffs and pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and grand larceny.

He surrendered to New York authorities this morning, facing 15 charges.

Donald Trump's business empire is also being charged with fraud.

Mr. Weisselbrerg is accused of avoiding taxes on one point seven million dollars of income.

His lawyer…Alan Futerfas.

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And speaking the the Trump organization….their lawyer Susan Necheles (PRON:  NECKLACE)

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EU launches digital Covid certificate to reboot tourism industry

The European Union has launched its digital Covid certificate, to allow European citizens to travel across the bloc. 

The move is designed to reduce the need for quarantines, and boost tourism over the peak summer months. 

Citizens from outside the EU can enter if they've been fully vaccinated with a jab recognised by the EU's health regulator. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Revised tally shows close rase in NYC mayoral primary

New York has released unofficial results of a recount for the city's
Democrat mayoral primary after a mistake was made in tabulating the
first round of voting.

It shows the race between the top candidates is narrowing.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Trump Organization CFO will plead 'not guilty' after turning himself in

The Trump Organization’s CFO, Allen Weisselberg, will plead ‘ Not Guilty’ after turning himself in ahead of tax charges.

The former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing an expanding list of legal issues since leaving office in January.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US Supreme Court upholds voting restrictions

In it's biggest voting rights decision in several years, the US Supreme Court has upheld a pair of voting restrictions in Arizona, likely paving the way for new limitations across the country.

It comes as the court's oldest justice comes under pressure to retire while Democrats have narrow control of the Senate, which must confirm nominees to the country's highest court.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Cosby accusers speak out after his release

Bill Cosby's accusers are speaking out after the comedian had his
sexual assault conviction overturned.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made the decision citing a process
violation by the prosecution.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Biden travels to Miami condo collapse site

US President Joe Biden is visiting the site of the collapsed condo
building in Miami, where 18 people died and another 145 remain
missing.

He'll spend several hours meeting families still waiting for news
about their relatives, and answers as to why the apartment block
collapsed.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Top Trump executive surrenders to authorities, will face tax charges

A top executive with Donald Trump's business empire has surrendered to authorities in New York where he's being charged with tax offenses.

Allan Weisselberg has been a key figure within the Trump Organization for decades.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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NISSAN ANNOUNCE MAJOR UK EV INVESTMENT

Nissan have announced a major expansion of electric vehicle production, and a new electric battery plant, in the UK.

It's thought the news will support thousands of jobs in Britain.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Moscow begins COVID-19 revaccination programme

Moscow residents can now be revaccinated against COVID-19 if they received their second jab more than six months ago. Less than 12% of Russia's population has been fully inoculated against the virus. Julia Chapman has more.

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Zydus Cadila applies for emergency use nod for its COVID-19 vaccine in India

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A second Indian vaccine maker is seeking approval for its COVID-19 vaccine.

Zydus Cadila says its 3-shot vaccine has shown 66% efficacy against the virus.

If approved, it will be the second India-made shot after Covaxin, which is already being used for mass immunisation.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Sydney covid lockdown failing

Australia's biggest city Sydney has recorded 24 new cases of community transmission of the coronavirus overnight, as lockdowns spread across the country's states and territories.

The Northern Territory joined Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia today in expanding its lockdown measures as covid infections continue to rise.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Hong Kong marks anniversary of handover to China

Thousands of police are being deployed in Hong Kong to prevent protest gatherings to mark the anniversary of the city's handover from the UK to China, and the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party. The anniversary also marks one year since the introduction of Hong Kong's controversial National Security Law. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Reports: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Trump Organisation and Top Executive

A Manhattan Grand Jury has indicted former US President Donald Trump's organsation and its chief Financial Officer according to multiple US media reports.

The charges against Allen Weisselberg and the company have come from District Attorney Cyrus Vance's two-year investigation into Mr Trump's business affairs.

Jagruti Dave has the details from Washington.

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Tokyo eyes extension to virus measures into Olympics period

The Japanese government is considering extending coronavirus countermeasures in Tokyo and surrounding areas, according to local media. Daily cases are on the rise, while the capital prepares to host the Olympic Games in under a month.

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Former US Defense Secretary Rumsfeld dies aged 88

The former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld - the man who oversaw
the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq - has died at the age of 88.

He was widely seen as one of America's most powerful defense
secretaries, championing President George W Bush's "war on terror" in
the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US markets upbeat on recovery, stimulus prospects

US markets held strong to finish the month…  largely on optimism over the economic recovery and the possibility of more stimulus spending. 

The S&P 500 edged up to a new record high and the Dow gained, but Nasdaq slipped just a fraction into negative.

Here's Liling Tan, on what's moving markets. 

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U.N. urges U.S. to lift Iran sanctions under 2015 nuclear deal

Top United Nations diplomats are calling on the Biden administration to ease or waive sanctions against Iran under the Iran nuclear deal, in a bid to bring all sides back to the 2015 agreement. 

They also called on Iran to return to full compliance. 

Here's UN Correspondent Liling Tan with the details from New York.

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Cosby released from jail after sexual assault conviction overturned

Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned, and he has been released from prison.

The 83-year-old comedian was convicted in 2018 for drugging and sexually assaulting a university employee Andrea Constand .

U.S. correspondent Nina-Maria Potts has more.

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Cosby sexual assault conviction overturned, to be released within hours

Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned by Philadelphia’s highest court, which will see him released within hours.

The court found that a deal with a previous prosecutor prevented Cosby from being charged in the case. He has served more than two years of a three-to-ten year sentence in a state prison.

Nina-Maria Potts has more.

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