Ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, with lawyer Todd Blanche (R) arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court to attend his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump arrived at a Manhattan courthouse Monday for opening statements in his high-stakes criminal trial, the first ever of a former president, with proceedings set to run in parallel with his attempt to retake the White House.The historic case poses substantial risks for Trump less than seven months before his election rematch with President...