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# New York

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Two more women accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual abuse
The filings detail acts of sexual assault, beatings and forced drugging allegedly committed in the early 1990s.
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose accused of sexual assault, according to court filing
The civil case was submitted today and calls for Rose, whose real name is William Bruce Rose, to face a jury trial.
Family of Irish woman killed by ex-boyfriend in murder-suicide warn about abusive relationships
Denise Morgan’s sisters recounted how she was subjected to a relentless cycle of abuse by her former partner.
Derry Girls wins International Emmy for Best Comedy Programme
Sister Michael would be proud.
Body recovered by police thought to be that of missing Irish filmmaker in New York
Ross McDonnell, a three-time Emmy winner, has been missing since earlier this month.
Last month
November 2023
Singer Cassie and former partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settle lawsuit alleging rape
The parties said on Friday evening that they had agreed to resolve the case, but did not disclose the settlement terms.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer and former partner Cassie
Cassie alleged in the suit that Combs brought her into his ‘fast-paced and drug-fuelled lifestyle’ not long after she met him when she was 19 and he was 37.
Judge lifts gag order that barred Donald Trump from lashing out at court staff
Judge David Friedman cited constitutional concerns about restricting Trump’s free speech.
Cargo plane forced to return to New York after horse escapes from stall on board
The plane was forced to dump about 20 tonnes of fuel over the Atlantic before it could safely land.
Award-winning Irish filmmaker missing in New York for over a week
The Emmy winning filmmaker’s bike was discovered at Fort Tilden beach days after he is believed to have gone missing.
Ivanka Trump gives evidence in her father’s New York fraud case
Even-tempered in her testimony Ivanka Trump answered questions about her former role in the family’s Trump Organisation.
Donald Trump admonished for 'non-responsive and repetitive' answers at New York civil trial
The former president and frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination has entered the witness box this afternoon.
Eric Trump tells civil fraud trial he relied on accountants for key financial documents
Donald Trump is scheduled to give evidence on Monday in the civil fraud case.
Donald Trump Jr tells judge he's not involved in financial papers at centre of civil fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr and his brother Eric Trump, who is also expected to testify this week, are both vice presidents of the Trump Organization.
Prosecutor tells jury to follow 'pyramid of deceit' to convict FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Bankman-Fried was arrested last December after the collapse of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange platform he opened in 2019.
October
October 2023
Judge confirms $10,000 fine for Donald Trump over out-of-court comment
The civil trial concerns allegations of conspiracy, insurance fraud and falsifying business records.
Trump fined for making fresh personal attack on court staff during fraud trial
The judge had ordered all participants in the trial not to comment publicly about his staff.
Over €30k raised to bring Irish woman's body home after New York shooting
Denise Morgan was killed in an apparent murder-suicide.
Irish woman killed in New York shooting
Denise Morgan was originally from Co Louth and was found dead after a shooting incident over the weekend.
Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 for violating gag order in fraud trial
Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so.
Woman arrested after trying to get close to Donald Trump at civil fraud trial
The woman was an employee of the court.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for a 'humanitarian pause' on Israel-Hamas conflict
The country did so as the text did not respect Israel’s right to defend itself, the US ambassador said.
Donald Trump's former finance chief set to testify in civil fraud trial
Allen Weisselberg, 76, was expected to testify about his role in preparing Trump’s annual financial statements.
Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after social media comments about court clerk
Trump also commented on the clerk yesterday, saying she ‘should not be allowed to be in his ear on every single question’ and ‘hates Trump’.
Donald Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud New York trial amid misstated wealth allegations
The former president is accused of deceiving banks, insurers and others for years in financial statements.
September
September 2023
Heavy rains cause flooding and transport chaos in New York City
Up to 5 inches of rain fell in some areas overnight, and as much as 7 inches more is expected throughout the day.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers as he built his property empire
Trump valued Mar-a-Lago as high as 739 million dollars — more than 10 times a more reasonable estimate of its worth.
Joe Biden asked Varadkar if there was any way he could help around UK's Legacy Bill issues
Taoiseach raised concerns about NI with Biden last night.
Donnelly yet to speak to Taoiseach about Temple Street surgery crisis
Donnelly said he would be happy to meet with the families impacted.
Bord Gáis is the latest energy supplier to cut prices ahead of the winter
Meanwhile the Taoiseach said households will need further energy supports in the Budget.
Biden warns against appeasing Russia as Zelensky takes UN stage
The US President said the United Nations must take a stand against Russia’s “naked aggression”.
Ireland deeply concerned about rise in violence towards LGBTI people 'at home and abroad', says Varadkar
The Taoiseach says he is proud of how far Ireland has come.
Taoiseach tells UN ‘we are not where we would wish to be’ on Sustainable Development Goals
Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan are all attending the UN General Assembly this week.
Tánaiste to raise UK Troubles Legacy Bill with Irish American political leaders while in US
Martin said that he has sought legal advice on the situation regarding the bill.
As Dáil returns, all three Coalition leaders head to New York for UN High-Level Week
Leo Varadkar will also travel to Miami on Wednesday for the official opening of Consulate General of Ireland.
This year
2023
Families of those killed in 9/11 attacks split over plea deal that excludes death penalty
The prospect of more delays sharpened last week when a military judge in a separate Guantanamo case rejected torture-tainted confessions.
Two dead and 1.1 million without power after eastern US storms
The storms’ spread was massive, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York.
Tall construction crane catches fire in New York City and crashes into street
The arm of the crane hit a building as it fell to the street in Manhattan.
Sister of Dublin attack victim 'overwhelmed by support of Irish people' as GoFundMe page nears $100,000
Stephen Termini was visiting Ireland when he was attacked by a gang on Talbot Street.
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’, court told
Spacey denies 12 charges, including sexual assault and indecent assault.