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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...
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Jury Selection in Trump’s Hush Money Trial: A Pivotal Stretch

 

The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president has entered a critical phase as jury selection continues in the case against Donald Trump. The trial centers around allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who could have impacted his 2016 presidential campaign.

Key Points:

  1. Jury Selection Process: The trial, taking place in a Manhattan courtroom, aims to select 12 jurors and several alternates from a pool of 96 prospective jurors. The process could last up to two weeks. Seven jurors have already been chosen, including an oncology nurse, a software engineer, an information technology professional, a sales professional, an English teacher, and two lawyers.

  2. Charges Against Trump: Trump faces 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. The payments to Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, were falsely labeled as legal services rather than hush money. Prosecutors allege that this was done to conceal violations of federal campaign finance laws and to hide a plan to break New York tax and election laws.

  3. Trump’s Defense: The former president has pleaded not guilty. His legal team is actively participating in the proceedings, engaging in motions and discussions with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

  4. Implications: Once the jury is finalized, opening statements will begin. The trial is expected to last between six and eight weeks. If convicted, Trump could face serious consequences.

As the trial unfolds, all eyes are on the courtroom, where history is being made. The outcome will shape the legacy of a former president and set a precedent for future cases involving high-profile figures.


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