On day five of Donald Trump's hush money trial, his lawyers argue there's nothing wrong with trying to influence an election, saying it's called democracy.
Paula Newton looks into the background of the first witness, former tabloid publisher David Pecker.
And how TikTok intends to fight a potential U.S. ban.
All that and a wrap of today's top international stories.
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Day Five of Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

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The U.S. State Department raises questions about the conduct of Israel's military inside Gaza. Inside Israel's shadowy desert prison with CNN's Matthew Chance. Chinese EV-maker Zeekr starts trading in New York. And, the big wave surfer who may have set a new world's record.
All that and more with Julia Chatterley.
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Inside Israel’s Shadowy Desert Prison

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement after U.S. President Biden says he won't supply some weapons to Israel if it launches a full-scale invasion of Rafah. And, the PR chief of Baidu has reportedly left the Chinese search engine after sparking a public relations crisis with controversial comments endorsing a tough workplace culture.
All that and more with Julia Chatterley.
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"If We Have to Stand Alone, We Will Stand Alone"

Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if they launch major invasion of Rafah. Democratic lawmakers help quash an attempt to oust the Republican House speaker. The video-sharing app Triller positions itself as a TikTok rival. And, Real Madrid will face Dortmund in the Champions League final.
All that and more with Julia Chatterley.
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Israeli Officials “Frustrated” After U.S. Pauses Bomb Shipment

Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump's lawyers clash at the former president's hush money trial. Hamas says negotiating teams have arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks as Israel continues its incursion into Rafah. Nintendo teases a Switch successor. And, Borussia Dortmand head to the Champions League final.
All that and more with Paula Newton.
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Donald Trump's Classified Documents Trial is Postponed Indefinitely

Hamas agrees to a ceasefire proposal in Gaz but Israel says it's far from their demands. Prosecutors say they need two more weeks to present their case in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Xi Jinping meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris. And, Boeing's Starliner is set to head for the stars.
All that and more with Paula Newton.
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Day Five of Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

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