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Donald Trump facing charges - a first for a former US president

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following an investigation into money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he launched his bid for a new White House candidacy, the New York Times reported on Thursday, cited by Reuters.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Thursday evening that it had contacted an attorney for Donald Trump to arrange for his appearance in New York court and thus formally notify the former US president of his criminal indictment in the 2016 buyout of a porn actress, AFP reports.

"We have contacted Mr Trump's attorney this evening to arrange for his surrender to the Manhattan district attorney (Alvin Bragg) for an indictment hearing before a New York Supreme Court," a spokesman for the Manhattan district attorney's office indicated in a brief statement after the jury voted to indict the former US president.

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday strongly criticised his indictment by the New York judiciary, denouncing "political persecution and interference in the 2024 presidential election" in which he is a candidate, AFP reported on Friday.

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VIDEO | Incident in Căpriana: Environmental Guard member assaulted with rifle butt; police identify suspect
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VIDEO | Incident in Căpriana: Environmental Guard member assaulted with rifle butt; police identify suspect

There was a serious incident in Căpriana, located in the Strașeni district. On the evening of December 15, a member of the National Environmental Guard was reportedly struck with the butt of a gun during a control mission. Additionally, a bullet was fired into the team's vehicle. Law enforcement officials have announced that they have identified a suspect in the case. Representatives from the Căpriana forestry district assert that their employees were not involved in this incident.

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Opportunity and competition: 36 artists at the Eurovision 2026 national preselection
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Opportunity and competition: 36 artists at the Eurovision 2026 national preselection

A total of 36 artists submitted applications to represent the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and participated in live auditions on Tuesday, a crucial stage of the national selection process. During the auditions, each contestant performed their songs live in front of a panel of producers. The producers analyzed each performance and will select artists to advance in the competition and compete in the final stage of the contest. For many participants, these live auditions were not just a competition but also an opportunity to establish themselves and gain recognition on the national stage.

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‘Dignity for education’: Teachers demand higher pay as MEC points to 40% salary increase in four years
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‘Dignity for education’: Teachers demand higher pay as MEC points to 40% salary increase in four years

Teachers from various schools across the country protested on Tuesday morning within their institutions. They displayed white sheets and some with the message "Dignity for Education," urging the authorities to recognize the constitutional provisions that uphold their right to work. The teachers called on the government to provide concrete solutions to the issues within the education system.

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