Weve just seen donald trump leave the courtroom in manhattan. Donald trump back in court today at the Hush Money Trial in ny. The former president is accused of falsifying Business Records to conceal damaging stories that would have undermined his bid for the white house. Back on the stand today was the lawyer who negotiated a payment for porn star stormy s daniels. Keith davidson has been detailing how that 130,000 payment was arranged. But in the course of his testimony, prosecutors took him back to the election night, in 2016. And a text message he sent at 3 in the morning to the editor of the national enquirer. What have we done . He wrote. 0ur North America correspondent Nada Tawfikjoins us from new york. The suggestion being that their efforts to quash these stories had in no small part assisted Donald Trumps route to the white house. Thats exactly right, christian. He was asked to say but that text message meant. He said the understanding was all of their efforts had in some way
Good evening. John swinney looks set to become scotlands new leader after the woman expected to challenge him decided to back him instead. Kate forbes confirmed she would not be standing for the snp leadership after humza yousaf s resignation. Instead, mr swinney, scotlands former deputy First Minister and party leader, has offered her a significant role in his government. Our scotland editor, james cook, reports. Please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. The snp is in trouble divided, distracted and struggling to govern. John swinney says its time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. I could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. But i care too much about the future of scotland, and the Scottish National party, to walk on by. Youve said there you cant walk on by because, essentially, your party is a disunited mess. What specifically is wrong with it . Well, the party is not cohesive just now. We are not together, we are not operating as one big unified te
Through Chancel Mbemba nine minutes later. While in the other semi final bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are up against roma in the italian capital 1 0. Lets not forget that leverkusen are on a european record extending 46 games without a loss. And in the europa conference league, the third tier of competition, greek Side Olympiacos lead aston villa 2 0 at Villa Park Morrocco international Yaoub El Kaabi with the only both goals goal of the game so far, while its 1 1 in florence between fiorentina and belgiums club brugge. English coach will still has parted ways with Ligue I Club Stade De Reims with immediate effect following a meeting between himself, the Club President and general manager. Still took charge of the club on an interim basis in october 2022 following the departure of oscar garcia. He was named full time coach and oversaw an unbeaten run of 17 matches to begin his tenure at the club a liguei record. Reims are 11th but have only won two of their last 14 games. The
One to stay tuned to, sophie. Thanks, helen. And thats bbc news at six. You can keep up with all the latest developments on bbc website. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are goodbye. Hello and welcome to sportsday im jane dougall. Its been 42 years since a european semifinal at villa park. Tonight, it returns, but can unai emery s side move closer to the Europa Conference League final . Well be alive to villa park shortly. The title is done thats what emma hayes thinks. Chelsea were in with a chance of four trophies. Defeat to liverpool means they could finish with none. And the semifinals are under way at the crucible. Will David Gilbert get past kyren wilson for a first ever place in the World Snooker championship final . Also coming up on sportsday the Paris Olympics are just around the corner, but find out why one of team gb s sprinters is focused on his fast food choices. Whats your favourite Pizza Topping . Yes, i am glad you asked laughter this ones goi
At 7. 30pm at stamford bridge. Werejust going to refresh your memory as to the current state of play. Heres the top half of the table. And while chelsea languish in 9th, they have lostjust one of their past 33 Home League Games against tottenham. Good omens for Mauricio Pochettino as he takes on his former side. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglous tottenham are in fifth place and Fighting Aston Villa for that Fourth Champions League spot. There have been question marks around the teams poor record at defending set pieces, but the spurs boss unequivocal in his thoughts about it. To quote billyjoel, you may be right, i may be greasy, but it is maybe a lunatic youre looking for, mate, but because i am not interested in it i may be crazy. And i think enough of you have done enough research on me to know that this is not the first time ive been questioned about set piece is my coaching career. There is an underlying reason for that, which im very, very comfortable with. Eventually, i will create a