The former Trump adviser was accused of defrauding donors of $15m, though his lawyer says he did not pocket the money.
Category: World
Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San
The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.
Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing
The author says he felt like he was lying in “a lake of blood” after he was attacked on stage in New York state.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday
Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.
Plughole-like whirlpool in California creates mesmerising water display
A rare and compelling drainage feature at a reservoir is triggered for the first time in years by high water levels.
Central African Republic leader launches meme-coin ‘experiment’
President Touadéra says it could “unite people” but many have lost money on similar investments.
India sees huge spike in hate speech in 2024, says report
Hate speech against minorities, especially Muslims, peaked during the national election, the report says.
Swedish woman convicted of genocide for IS crimes against Yazidis
Ishaq joined so-called Islamic State in Syria and held nine Yazidi women and children captive as slaves.
Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at “dismantling” the mob in the Palermo.
Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says
The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks.