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CNN — A hearing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case devolved into shouting Wednesday as defense attorneys fought over allegations of threats made against them last year. At a morning hearing in Fort Pierce, Florida, Walt Nauta, one of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants, said special counsel Jack Smith’s team accused Trump of selective and retaliatory action. He was planning to make this argument. Presiding Judge Eileen Cannon did not issue a ruling from the court. But the hearing quickly pivoted to a long-standing disagreement over an August 2022 meeting between prosecutor Jay Blatt and Nauta’s defense attorney, Stanley Woodward.…

England versus Pakistan – Match canceledThe first T20I between England and Pakistan was called off before the scheduled start time as heavy rain drenched Leeds throughout the day. Puddles had begun to form on the ground long before the referee first came out to inspect the situation, and it didn’t take long for the referee to decide there was no point in delaying the inevitable.With the deadline for announcing squads for the T20 World Cup looming on Saturday – the day of the second T20I of the series in Birmingham – it was effectively the last chance for both teams…

Virginia Tech finished seventh in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will have a strong team back next season. The Hokies have a unique combination of veterans returning to the lineup and newcomers who can make an immediate impact. To learn more about his 2024-25 team at Virginia Tech and find out what to expect from the Hokies in his 2025 NCAA Tournament, check out the article below. 2024-25 Virginia Tech wrestling projected lineup:125: Eddie Ventresca133: #13 Connor McGonagle141: #18 Sam Latona149: #1 Caleb Henson157: Rafael Hipolito165: #15 Connor Brady174: #7 Lennox Wallach184: #7 TJ Stewart197: #11 Andy Smith/Sonny Sasso285: #12…

Written by Gavin Jones and Giuseppe FonteROME (Reuters) – A meeting of G7 finance ministers in Italy this week will bring forward the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to boost Ukraine’s war chest and push back on China’s growing export power in key sectors. The aim is to find common ground on the issue, officials said.Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies – the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Canada – will gather in the northern Italian lakeside town of Stresa on Friday and Saturday.G7 negotiators have weighed in on how to…

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will beat Rangers in Saturday’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final to ensure Joe Hart finishes his glittering career with more silver medals.The 37-year-old former England goalkeeper will retire after this weekend’s Old Firm game at Hampden.And Rodgers hopes Hart can reach the pinnacle of excellence by adding one final accolade to the trophies he has already won with Manchester City and the Hoops.“I think Joe has the (motivation) and he certainly understands that this is his last professional game,” Rodgers told Celtic TV.“He’s been absolutely fantastic here and we’re all keen to send him off into…

Updated May 22, 2024 23:52 ISTBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday called for a surprise snap election on July 4. The Conservative Party member, who has never won an election as leader, made the announcement outside 10 Downing Street. The poll comes against a backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis and deep divisions over how to deal with migrants and asylum seekers who risk crossing the English Channel from Europe. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (file image)british prime minister Rishi Sunak Something unexpected happened on Wednesday. snap general election July 4th. The Conservative Party member, who has never won an…

TEHRAN – In a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, the leader of the Islamic Revolution praised Islamabad for expressing its heartfelt condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian. . Khamenei stressed that relations could reach a new peak under Pakistan’s new government and noted President Raisi’s recent visit to Pakistan as an important step towards strengthening cooperation. “Relationships with Pakistan are very important to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and we absolutely see this country as a brotherly brother.However, the relationship between the two countries has had its ups…

John Pike’s biggest fear is ending up on the street.For years, the retired 79-year-old Madison, Wisconsin, resident has barely made ends meet, with no discretionary income to speak of. Most of his Social Security check of $1,578 goes toward rent. At $1,220, that’s more than 77% of his monthly income. Between the rising cost of food prices since the pandemic and his prescription medication, there’s hardly anything left.When his lease expires in September, the rent on his apartment, where he’s lived for the past 24 years, will go up to $1,600. That’s an amount he cannot afford.“My big worry is…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Let’s join this fight. Become a member Support us just once On May 22, China imposed sanctions on 12 US military contractors and 10 senior defense officials in response to US arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions on Chinese companies it accuses of supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine.Beijing claimed that the United States ignored China’s “objective and fair position” on Russia’s war in Ukraine and sanctioned multiple Chinese entities “indiscriminately” in consideration of Russia-related factors. statement read.The Chinese government also condemned the United States’ continued arms sales to Taiwan, arguing that they are “interfering in…

Washington – The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after two vials containing blood were found in a suspicious package, U.S. Capitol Police confirmed. The source of the blood is unknown and remains under investigation. Capitol Police, which spearheaded the response, confirmed that its Hazardous Incident Response Unit had inspected and removed the package. Press Secretary Brianna Birch said Capitol Police will further investigate the package’s origin and its contents.The RNC said in a statement later that day that its staff members “have resumed their duties to continue working undaunted and undaunted…