Ethics panel investigating whether Matt Gaetz got high at Florida party (www.independent.co.uk)
Trump admonished by judge on second day of criminal trial (www.independent.co.uk)
Justice Juan Merchan slams former president for his ‘audible’ remarks and gestures towards potential juror...
‘Sleepy Don’: Trump sparks Twitter hilarity as he appears to fall asleep at trial (www.independent.co.uk)
His ‘Sleepy Joe’ nickname for his rival seems to have come full circle, with social media users now calling Mr Trump ‘Sleepy Don’...
Meet the three American families bank-rolling Israel's Benjamin (www.independent.co.uk)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/14477917...
Trump’s valet ‘thought he was hoarding hairspray’ in boxes (www.independent.co.uk)
Children failed by NHS amid toxic debate on gender identity, major review finds (www.independent.co.uk)
Major report warns ‘polarisation and stifling of debate’ has not only let children down but hampered medical and scientific progress in the area...
Trump sues hush money judge in last-ditch effort to stop criminal trial (www.independent.co.uk)
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables in UK (www.independent.co.uk)
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting alarm over potential impacts on public health among campaigners....
Former officials speak out against Biden’s unconditional support for Israel (www.independent.co.uk)
“There’s no incentive to investigate if the president and the White House themselves have announced that aid is unconditional,” said Brian Finucane, who worked for a decade in the Office of the Legal Adviser at the State Department advising on arms transfers and the laws of war....
Trump’s $175m fraud bond thrown into doubt as attorney general questions insurer (www.independent.co.uk)
Letitia James filed a ‘notice of exception to the sufficiency of the surety’ seeking more information about Knight Specialty Insurance Company...
Republicans slammed for blaming bridge collapse on Biden’s infrastructure bill (www.independent.co.uk)
‘Sickening that Republicans are now blaming Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill for this bridge accident. The sheer gall and naked opportunism and idiocy,’ epidemiologist says...
Kyiv fights off 36 tanks in one of Russia’s biggest assaults (www.independent.co.uk)
Rudy Giuliani says forcing him to sell Florida condo could make him ‘homeless’ (www.independent.co.uk)
“Mr Giuliani’s bankruptcy creditors had previously filed a motion to compel him to sell his condo — the former mayor said he needs it to keep him off the streets and recording his podcast”
American Egg Board forced to respond to GOP conspiracy about White House Easter event (www.independent.co.uk)
Trump memes explode as deadline approaches for $464m bond payment: ‘Don Poorleone’ (www.independent.co.uk)
AOC warns of imminent famine and ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza in House speech (www.independent.co.uk)
Italy prime minister Giorgia Meloni seeks €100,000 damages over deepfake porn videos (www.independent.co.uk)
Giorgia Meloni will testify at a court in the Sardinian city of Sassari in a bid to send a message about the problem...
Lawmaker caught on hot mic branding Biden impeachment hearing as ‘Jurassic Park’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Lawmaker caught on hot mic branding Biden impeachment hearing as ‘Jurassic Park’ (www.independent.co.uk)
A hot mic captured a lawmaker labelling the heated House Oversight Committee’s impeachment inquiry hearing into alleged corruption committed by the Bidens as “Jurassic Park,” encapsulating the hearing’s devolution into chaos....
Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt has exploded shortly after takeoff (www.independent.co.uk)
A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff...
House Republicans will pass Ukraine aid after backing down on border demand (www.independent.co.uk)
GOP had previously demanded Congress address US-Mexico border crossings before passing further foreign aid...
Trump tied to firm that paid FBI’s Biden informant, says report (www.independent.co.uk)
An American company that allegedly paid an indicted FBI informant accused of lying about Joe Biden and his son’s business dealings has ties to former President Donald Trump, according to a report....
Italians forced to cut back on Mediterranean cooking staple as prices skyrocket (www.independent.co.uk)
Greece and Spain have both seen olive oil sales plummet...