Judge denies Trump&s request to postpone hush money sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump was thwarted in his bid to indefinitely postpone this week's sentencing in his hush-money case while he appeals against a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

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Micheal Martin says Justin Trudeau made ‘significant contribution to the global stage& as he steps down as prime minister

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau made a significant contribution to the global stage after he announced his resignation on Monday.

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Prison officer jailed in UK for 15 months after sex with inmate in cell

A prison officer has been jailed for 15 months after having sex with an inmate in a cell.

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Pope Francis names first woman as head of major Vatican office

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun as prefect of the department responsible for all of the Catholic Church&s religious orders.

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Justin Trudeau: The rise and painful fall of Canada&s golden boy

After nearly 10 years at the country&s helm, the writing was on the wall for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Over the past week he has had to endure many long nights of the soul.

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Austrian far-right Freedom Party given mandate to lead next government

Austria&s President has tasked far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a new government.

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