Lauren Day

East Coast United States

North America Correspondent at ABC News (Australia)

North America Correspondent for ABC Australia. Previously South-East Asia Corro. Views are my own, not ABC's. DMs open or [email protected]

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US appeals court reinstates Donald Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

A US appeals court has paused a trade court decision that found some of Trump administration's tariffs were illegal. It follows a ruling by the Court of International Trade that Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he imposed his liberation day tariffs in April. Featured:Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretaryAndy Park: A US appeals court has paused yesterday's trade court decision that found many of the Trump administration's tariffs were illegal.
Aussies caught in Trump versus Harvard battle

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

The Trump administration's battle with Harvard University continues to escalate, with the President warning the Ivy League school to "behave themselves". The State Department has stopped scheduling interviews for prospective international students as it prepares to ramp up social media screening of applicants having already slashed billions in funding.
The King's veiled swipe at Donald Trump

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

King Charles has delivered a rare speech to Canada's Parliament highlighting its sovereignty and freedom, in a move widely seen as aimed at US President Donald Trump. President Trump has repeatedly threatened to annex America's northern neighbour with new Prime Minister Mark Carney repeatedly declaring Canada is not for sale.
Giggles, scuffles and trial by TikTok: The Sean 'Diddy' Combs courtroom circus

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

According to his former publicist Rob Shuter, Sean "Diddy" Combs was a brilliant businessman, a limited musician, but someone who knew more than anyone how to put on a show. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. "He knew the power of show business, of distraction, of smoke and mirrors, of creating a circus," says Shuter, who worked for Combs between 2002-04.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's lawyers ask singer Cassie to read out graphic texts in court

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have questioned his former partner about drugs, sex and infidelity at the rapper's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Casandra "Cassie" Ventura was also instructed to read out text messages she sent Mr Combs during their relationship, when she says he forced her to take part in marathon sexual encounters known as "freak-offs".
Diddy's ex resumes testimony in sex trafficking trial

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

The former long-term girlfriend of disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has resumed her testimony in the rapper's blockbuster sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York. Taking the stand for a second day, Cassie Ventura has alleged how the rapper blackmailed her by threatening to release explicit videos he filmed of her in marathon orgies known as 'freak offs'.
Singer Cassie tells court she 'felt trapped' by Sean 'Diddy' Combs's sex tape threats

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner has told a New York court how he would allegedly threaten to release sex tapes to humiliate her and ruin her career. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. R&B singer Casandra Ventura, known by the stage name Cassie, has spent a second day testifying about the abuse and violence she said she suffered at the hands of her long-term partner.
Singer Cassie recounts sex 'freak-offs' at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's criminal trial

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

After an explosive opening day, the criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs has moved onto the prosecution's star witness — the hip hop mogul's ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. The heavily pregnant 38-year-old took the stand to describe her turbulent relationship with Mr Combs, who is accused of heading up a criminal enterprise used to serve his every desire.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial begins

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

A New York jury has begun hearing graphic evidence in the high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who stands accused of sex trafficking and racketeering. The rapper has denied all allegations and faces the prospect of life in prison.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has gone on trial in New York. Here's what happened on day one

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lauren Day

Less than half a hour's drive from his Harlem birthplace and 20 minutes from the Brooklyn jail where he's been behind bars since September, the trial to decide the fate of Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. A jury of 12 New Yorkers was sworn in after committing to sit through what's expected to be an eight-week trial.