Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
A U.S. judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified documents, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed. Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump, determined that Smith lacked the authority to prosecute. This decision marks a significant legal victory for Trump, who is seeking re-election. Prosecutors are expected to appeal, but the ruling casts uncertainty over the case's future. Trump had been indicted for keeping sensitive national security documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing efforts to retrieve them. The ruling is part of a series of favorable decisions for Trump.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:30pm on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. “The loss of life over the last few months... is horrendous. It has to stop,” Lammy said. He also urged the release of hostages and an increase in aid flow to Gaza. Lammy held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority PM Mohammad Mustafa, emphasizing the UK's commitment to peace and stability in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:25pm on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 78-year-old told the New York Post he felt saved "by luck or by God." "I’m supposed to be dead," he said, describing the ordeal as a "surreal experience." A spectator was killed, and two others were wounded when Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire from a nearby rooftop. Trump, who sustained a minor injury, declared it a "miracle" and vowed to continue his campaign. Despite the ordeal, he raised his fist defiantly, symbolizing resilience.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
King Charles III has written a private letter to former US President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. The letter, delivered by the British Embassy in Washington DC, condemned gun violence, echoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's sentiments. The contents of the letter remain undisclosed, but it is believed to have expressed condolences and concern for the incident that left Trump with an ear injury and claimed a spectator's life. Buckingham Palace confirmed the letter, marking a rare instance of the monarch's personal intervention in a political matter.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:40am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who allegedly shot at Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, appeared in a 2022 BlackRock Inc. advertisement. The ad, filmed at Bethel Park High School, featured Crooks and other students in the background. BlackRock confirmed Crooks' appearance and stated that the ad has been pulled, but will be available to authorities. Despite this, the video is being widely shared on social media. Crooks graduated from the high school in 2022. This revelation has sparked interest in the case, with investigators likely to review the ad as part of their investigation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after human remains were found in suitcases in Bristol and a London flat. Yostin Andres Mosquera, 34, will appear in court today. The victims have been named as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso, a French-British citizen, and 71-year-old Paul Longworth, a British national. Mosquera was arrested in Bristol on Saturday and charged in the early hours of Monday. This shocking discovery has led to a significant development in the investigation, and the community is awaiting further details on the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
A 20-year-old man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was identified as the suspected shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents fatally shot Crooks after he fired multiple shots from a rooftop. Trump was hit in the ear, and a bystander was killed. Two others were critically injured. Crooks was described by former schoolmates as quiet and socially reserved, but his political views and motivations remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing to determine the reasons behind the attack.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:02am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
President Joe Biden urged Americans to unite and lower the political temperature in a televised address following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Trump, 78, was shot in the ear while giving speech in Pennsylvania and is recovering from his injuries. Biden emphasized that politics should never lead to violence, stating, "We need to come together as a nation" and "politics should never be a killing field." The incident has sparked concerns about political polarization and violence in the country. Biden's address aimed to promote unity and calm amidst the tense political climate.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:05am on 15 Jul 2024,Monday International
In a shocking case, renowned zoologist Adam Britton has been sentenced to 249 years in prison in Australia for raping, torturing, and killing over 40 dogs. The British expert, dubbed the "world's worst animal abuser," faced 60 charges related to animal abuse and sexual abuse in a "torture room." Britton, a former senior researcher at Charles Darwin University, also faces charges of possessing and transmitting child abuse material. The court's decision brings closure to a horrific case that has sparked global outrage. Britton's sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and serves as a warning to animal abusers worldwide.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57pm on 14 Jul 2024,Sunday International
Witnesses at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania saw the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park. Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, was killed by Secret Service. He fired multiple shots from a rooftop, injuring Trump. Witness Ben Macer saw Crooks moving across roofs and alerted an officer. Another witness, Ryan Knight, saw Crooks aiming from the American Glass Research building. The Secret Service confirmed one attendee was killed and two others critically injured. Questions are raised about security lapses. The FBI identified Crooks as the shooter.