Judge Juan M. Merchan decided to start jury selection on March 25 for a trial involving Mr. Trump, despite objections from his lawyers who argued it would conflict with his presidential campaign schedule.
Trump seeks a $100 million bond to delay a $454 million judgment in his civil fraud case, admitting he may need to sell properties without relief. His lawyers request postponement of various penalties, including loan restrictions and business bans.
Israel used U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs in a strike near Rafah that killed dozens of Palestinians. The bombs, known for precision, were identified through debris. The Israeli military aimed to target Hamas leaders but the strike caused significant civilian casualties, sparking international outrage and protests.
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, saying the AI startup had breached its contract by prioritizing profits instead of seeking to benefit humanity.
Greece legalized Same-Sex marriage and equal parental adoption rights in Greece. Celebrations erupted in Athens as supporters cheered, while opponents, including Orthodox Church affiliates, protested with banners and prayers. Although Greece became the 16th European Union Country to Allow Same-Sex marriage.
In central Paris, people who support abortion rights got together for a special event. They cheered and clapped loudly as the Eiffel Tower lit up behind them, showing the words “MyBodyMyChoice” on a big screen after the vote results were announced.
Apple announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10. Developer beta is out; public beta is expected soon, with full release in September. iOS 18 supports iPhones from 11 to 15, including SE (2nd gen or later). Key features: customizable Home Screen, improved Photos app, revamped Control Center, and satellite messaging.