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Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra’s campaign fundsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dana Williamson, a top California political strategist with ties to the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, and gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty on Thursday to fraud charges, an admission that is poised to fuel other candidates’ attacks in the race.Federal authorities say Williamson conspired to steal $225,000 from a dormant campaign account belonging to Becerra, who was not named in the plea deal, and divert the money to his chief of staff, Sean McCluskie. Continue reading...

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media postsThe wife of a British national who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2024 for social media posts, has pleaded for his release as his wellbeing declines.In November, the UN working group on arbitrary detention found Ahmed al-Doush was being detained arbitrarily under international law and recommended his immediate release, as well as the payment of compensation. The findings followed its eight-month inquiry Continue reading...

Rightwing extremist Ivan Jennings had earlier pleaded guilty to dissemination of a terrorism publicationA rightwing extremist who called for “killing migrants when they arrive on their boats” has pleaded guilty to terrorism offences.Ivan Jennings, 46, from Stafford, admitted encouraging terrorism between 15 August and 14 November 2024 at Leicester crown court on Monday. Continue reading...

Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump last month, did not speak as plea was enteredThe suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last month at a gala in Washington has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Cole Tomas Allen did not speak in court on Monday as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf. Continue reading...

• South Korea's Kospi index surged 78% year-to-date, with Taiwan shares among the world's top performers this month as investors redirect capital flows to Asian equities for the next leg of the global rally. • Morgan Stanley forecasts Asia's fixed asset investment will jump from $11 trillion in 2025 to $16 trillion by 2030, driven by AI infrastructure, energy security, and defense spending reshaping the region's industrial cycle. • Semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are key beneficiaries, with implied volatility for Taiwan and Korea climbing to peak levels versus the S&P 500 as option costs rise amid investor enthusiasm.

Alex Jenkinson, 39, from Suffolk is expected to stand trial in July, with the former Duke of York giving evidenceA man has denied threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports the former prince was accosted near his Sandringham home earlier this week.Alex Jenkinson, 39, pleaded not guilty at Westminster magistrates court on Friday to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence against the former duke of York. Continue reading...

Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weakSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges related to allegations the organization committed fraud and conspired to money launder.The 11-count indictment filed last month accuses the civil rights organization of committing fraud in connection to a program in which it paid informants to monitor rightwing extremist groups. The program no longer exists. The investigation is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama, which includes Montgomery, the state capital. Continue reading...

• Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) tops May 2026 stock performers with a 101% gain as of early May. • Other top gainers include NINE at +2696.6%, MGRT at +1816.7%, ANL at +934.1%, BVC at +632.9%, and WATT at +545.6%, per monthly rankings. • Leading sectors are Utilities with +66% average gain (1 in top 10), Communication Services at +40% average, and Industrials at +35% average with 3 representatives.