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Lionel Messi Stands Trial on Tax Fraud Charges

Lionel Messi trial; Brazil resignations; The battle for Fallujah

The Barcelona and Argentina football star, Lionel Messi, is due to go on trial today in Spain, charged with defrauding the state of nearly $5 million in unpaid taxes. More political chaos in Brazil as the country's anti-corruption minister resigns over allegations of corruption. Aid workers say they are increasingly concerned for the safety of up to 50,000 civilians believed to be trapped in the city of Fallujah, which the Iraqi army is attempting to recapture from the so-called Islamic State.

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 May 201606:06GMT

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  • Tue 31 May 201606:06GMT