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SC rejects Trump's bid to delay sentencing in New York hush money case
The court's order clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump
 "SC rejects Trump's bid to delay sentencing in New York hush money case")
As wildfires rage in LA, Trump doesn't offer sympathy, busy casting blame
Trump has lashed out at his longtime political foe Gov. Gavin Newsom's forest management policies and falsely claimed state's fish conservation efforts are responsible for fire hydrants running dry
 "As wildfires rage in LA, Trump doesn't offer sympathy, busy casting blame")
Biden administration gives additional $500 mn in military aid to Ukraine
The package was announced by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin during his final trip as Pentagon chief to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
 "Biden administration gives additional $500 mn in military aid to Ukraine")
Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado arrested after anti-govt protest
They wanted us to fight each other, but Venezuela is united, we are not afraid, Machado shouted to a few hundred protesters from atop a truck in the capital moments before her arrest
 "Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado arrested after anti-govt protest")
Judge junks Biden's Title IX rules, upturns protections for LGBTQ+ students
Trump previously promised to end the rules on day one and made anti-transgender themes a centrepiece of his campaign
 "Judge junks Biden's Title IX rules, upturns protections for LGBTQ+ students")
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while LA grapples devastation
Water dropped from aircraft helped fire crews quickly seize control of the fires in the Hollywood Hills and Studio City, LA Mayor Karen Bass said
 "Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while LA grapples devastation")
Musk holds discussions with Germany's 'far-right' leaders ahead of polls
Musk, told Alice Weidel, a co-leader of the Alternative for Germany party and its candidate for chancellor, that he was strongly recommending that people vote for AfD
 "Musk holds discussions with Germany's 'far-right' leaders ahead of polls")
Biden administration wages battle over plea for accused 9/11 mastermind
Biden administration urged a federal appeals panel to block Mohammed's guilty plea from going forward as scheduled Friday at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
 "Biden administration wages battle over plea for accused 9/11 mastermind")
La Nina finally arrives at Pacific, but with weak periodic cooling
La Nina, the flip side of the better-known El Nino, is an irregular rising of unusually cold water in a key part of the central equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide
 "La Nina finally arrives at Pacific, but with weak periodic cooling")
US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies
The report also singled out 19 countries over concerns about counterfeit or pirated products
 "US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies")
NY's appeals court declines to block Trump's sentencing in hush money case
One judge of the New York Court of Appeals issued a brief order declining to grant a hearing to Trump's legal team
 "NY's appeals court declines to block Trump's sentencing in hush money case")
Pakistan security forces rescue 8 of 16 mine workers abducted by militants
Pakistani security forces recovered at least eight out of 16 mine workers who were kidnapped by militants in the country's restive northwest Thursday morning, police and two security officials said.
 "Pakistan security forces rescue 8 of 16 mine workers abducted by militants")
Ending 2-yr impasse, Lebanon Parliament picks army chief Aoun as President
The session was the legislature's 13th attempt to elect a successor to former President Michel Aoun - no relation to the army commander - whose term ended in October 2022
 "Ending 2-yr impasse, Lebanon Parliament picks army chief Aoun as President")
Lawyers try hard for bail plea of accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Mohammed
Mohammed is due to enter his plea Friday morning in the attacks, in which 19 al-Qaida hijackers smashed airliners into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon
 "Lawyers try hard for bail plea of accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Mohammed")
S Korean lawmakers seek independent probe over President Yoon's impeachment
Yoon's lawyers argued against bringing him to custody, claiming he isn't a threat to flee or destroy evidence
 "S Korean lawmakers seek independent probe over President Yoon's impeachment")
No pvt discussion with Musk: Meloni on Italy's telecom security system deal
If the deal is sealed, SpaceX would provide encryption services for the Italian government and communications infrastructure for the military and emergency services
 "No pvt discussion with Musk: Meloni on Italy's telecom security system deal")
Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war above 46,000: Gaza health dep
The ministry has said women and children make up more than half the fatalities, but does not say how many of the dead were fighters or civilians
 "Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war above 46,000: Gaza health dep")
All you need to know about wildfires raining embers onto Los Angeles area
Many of the towering fires began Tuesday and were fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, which gusted to more than 70 mph (112 kph) in some spots
 "All you need to know about wildfires raining embers onto Los Angeles area")
Taiwan demonstrates sea defences against potential Chinese attack
China routinely sends ships and planes to challenge Taiwan's willingness and ability to counter intruders, prompting Taiwan to scramble jets, activate missile systems and dispatch warships
 "Taiwan demonstrates sea defences against potential Chinese attack")
Thousands flee as raging wildfires wreak havoc on landmarks & lives in LA
The escapes were perhaps the most harrowing from a disaster that Los Angeles has ever seen
 "Thousands flee as raging wildfires wreak havoc on landmarks & lives in LA")