Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan court this week for the beginning of his hush money trial, marking a historic moment as it is the first criminal trial of a US ex-president. After three days in court, a full 12-person jury was seated Thursday, with only five alternates left to be selected on Friday.
Trump was charged last year with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records for his alleged role in a hush money scheme before the 2016 election. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Noteworthy Events Around the World
Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano spews hot lava and ash columns into the night sky Wednesday, April 17, as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi. The volcano erupted multiple times this week, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of nearby villagers.American golfer Scottie Scheffler celebrates after winning the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 14. It was Scheffler’s second Masters title. Charlie Riedel/APAn anti-missile system operates early Sunday, April 14, after Iran launched an unprecedented large-scale drone and missile attack at Israel. More than 300 projectiles were fired, but “99%” were intercepted according to the Israeli military.Dancers gather at the Plaza Hotel in New York before breaking the Guinness World Record for most ballerina dancers en pointe simultaneously on Wednesday, April 17.Firefighters battle a blaze at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange on Tuesday, April 16. The landmark building dates back to 1625.Soldiers carry the coffins of Ukrainian army sergeants during their funeral at the Saints Peter and Paul church in Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, April 16.Denver celebrates after defeating Boston College in the championship game of the men’s NCAA college hockey tournament in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, April 13.
The past week has been filled with significant events spanning multiple continents, showcasing a mix of celebratory and challenging moments faced by communities worldwide.
Emergency service workers respond to a mass stabbing at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping mall in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, April 13.
