Michael Cohen, the former close aide to Donald Trump, testified in court, implicating Trump in directing the hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels. Cohen's testimony is crucial for the prosecution's case linking Trump to alleged conspiracy to protect his 2016 presidential campaign. Additionally, protesters disrupted Israeli Memorial Day events, demanding more action to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas. Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defense capabilities against Russian missiles have been strained, leading to a drop in interception rates.