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Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $80 million to writer E. Jean Carroll by a Manhattan jury.
On Friday, the jury found comments made by the former US President in 2019 were defamatory.
Trump called the verdict 'absolutely ridiculous', and claimed the case was a 'witch hunt' against him.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Donald Trump stormed out of a Manhattan courthouse on Friday, where he is facing a defamation lawsuit.
The former US President could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, who is suing Trump for defamation over denials that he sexually abused her.
Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing. Closing arguments are taking place Friday.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The Manager of Liverpool Football Club has announced he will be stepping down from the role at the end of the current season.
Jurgen Klopp said that he was "running out of energy" having been in charge of the team since 2015.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Buckingham Palace says Britain's King Charles is in hospital for treatment for an enlarged prostate.
He was admitted on Friday to the same London hospital where the Princess of Wales continues to recover from surgery.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Authorities in Nigeria have warned against gay marriages in the country saying it remains prohibited under the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014.
The police force says anyone caught in the act of same-sex marriage would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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The United Nation's top court is set to issue an interim ruling on the genocide case brought against Israel.
The case brought by South Africa to the International Court of Justice, alleges Israel is committing Genocide in its ongoing war in Gaza, a charge Israel rejects.
Ishan Garg reports from The Hague.
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French President Emmanual Macron is attending India's 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Mr Macron is the chief guest at the annual event that showcases India's military prowess and cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Narenda Modi said that Mr Macron's visit will add a 'significant chapter' to the shared history of friendship and collaboration between the two nations.
Priyata Brajabasi reports from New Delhi
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The Archaeological Survey of India says there is evidence that a Hindu temple once existed on the site of a large, famous mosque in the city of Varanasi.
Hindu groups had filed a case claiming that the mosque was built on the site of a temple
This comes after Indian prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple in Ayodhya on Monday, which has controversially been constructed after a mosque was torn down from that location by a Hindu mob in 1992.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Japan’s parliament is reconvening on Friday with the prime minister facing a leadership challenge in the coming months.
Fumio Kishida is beginning the political year with record low public approval ratings and turmoil inside the ruling party.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Former US President Donald Trump says he made defamatory remarks whilst in the White House "to defend himself, his family and the Presidency."
Testifying in a New York courtroom on Thursday, Mr Trump insists he didn't intend to cause harm to E Jean Carroll.
He accused the author of making up a sexual abuse claim against him for financial and political reasons.
But, he says, he stands by his denial of her allegations.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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