ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay US$15 million to Donald Trump's U.S. presidential library to settle a lawsuit over George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate claim that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping E. Jean Carroll. The settlement includes a public note of regret on ABC's website, US$1 million in legal fees, and a statement expressing satisfaction with the agreement. Trump sued ABC and Stephanopoulos for defamation after misstating the verdicts in Carroll's lawsuits, clarifying that...

Following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians aiming for self-determination face challenges due to the geopolitical interests of neighboring countries like Turkey, Iran, and Israel already involved in Syria. Turkey, with a military presence in northern Syria, is concerned about Kurdish forces, while Iran, a longtime supporter of Assad, may maintain influence through Shia militias despite his fall. Experts believe that external players are unlikely to completely withdraw from Syria, complicating the path to...

Aren Bylot Pearson, a 40-year-old Alberta man, has been indicted for the murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Claire Leveque, in Scotland. The incident occurred while the couple was staying with Pearson's mother in the remote Shetland Islands, leading to Pearson's arrest and high-security incarceration. The trial is scheduled for October 6, 2025, in Edinburgh, as Claire's father, Clint Leveque, recalls the heartbreaking events leading to his daughter's tragic death. Full Article

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The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a 2-year, $15-million contract with right-handed pitcher Yimi Garcia. Garcia is expected to bolster the team's bullpen and provide depth in their pitching rotation. The signing is a significant move for the Blue Jays as they continue to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. Full Article