Donald Trump to appear in court to face charges

Donald Trump is preparing to face criminal charges in a historic court hearing. James Reynolds is outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York explaining today’s proceedings and gauging the mood among people waiting for Mr Trump to appear.

A ceremony has been held in Brussels to officially welcome NATO's newest member, Finland. Finland has abandoned its long-standing commitment to neutrality in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We hear views from Finland and Russia and explain what the accession means for Finland and for the Western alliance.

(Photo: Members of the media wait at their positions outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, after Former U.S. President Donald Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, U.S., April 4, 2023. Credit: Caitlin Ochs/Reuters)