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Donald Trump's historic hush-money case is due to begin in earnest on Monday with opening statements that mark a momentous day in US history.

What other legal difficulties does Trump face? Three other criminal cases: federal charges related to the January 6 insurrection and his handling of classified documents, and state-level charges in Georgia for allegedly attempting to undermine the 2020 election results. However, the hush-money case is likely to be the only one to come to trial before the presidential election in November.

How significant would sanctions be? Very - it would be the first time the US government has targeted an IDF unit.

What is the latest from Israel? The Israeli military intelligence head, Aharon Haliva, has resigned over the Israeli military's failure to prevent the 7 October attack.