5 things you need to know this morning: April 22, 2024

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Trump criminal trial begins in New York

Former US president Donald Trump's criminal trial has begun in New York City. Trump has been accused of trying to cover up the paying of US$130,000 in hush money to a porn star.

LIVE UPDATES: Former National Enquirer publisher set to be the first to testify in former President Trump's hush money trial, a source with direct knowledge of the situation tells @NBCNews. https://t.co/6Sg1Siav3c

— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 22, 2024

2. Germans probed after marking Hitler's birthday

Four Germans have been questioned by police after they were allegedly caught laying roses at the house in Austria where Adolf Hitler was born. Police said one of the suspects, who are in their 20s and 30s, also gave the fascist salute.

Four Germans caught marking Hitler’s birthday at his house https://t.co/GPFO5zdLEt

— The Guardian (@guardian) April 22, 2024

3. Ford recalls over 55,000 vehicles

Ford has recalled more than 55,000 trucks and SUVs due to a battery issue that could increase the risk of a crash, Transport Canada has said. The recall affects the Bronco Sport and Maverick.

More than 55,000 Ford vehicles recalled over battery issue https://t.co/vP4gFKhPYT

— CTV News (@CTVNews) April 22, 2024

4. PM unhappy after Biden suggests his uncle was eaten by cannibals

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea has said US President Joe Biden had a "blurry moment" when he spoke of cannibals in the Pacific nation. Prime Minister James Marape said Biden, who spoke of his uncle possibly being eaten by other humans in PNG, hadn't mentioned cannibals during their previous meetings.

Papua New Guinea’s Leader Rejects Biden’s Suggestion His Uncle Was Eaten By ‘Cannibals’: ‘My Country Does Not Deserve To Be Labeled As Such’https://t.co/xO5D4xfOFQ pic.twitter.com/dTHPHvXpit

— Forbes (@Forbes) April 22, 2024

5. Japanese company sells world's first recycled diapers

A company in Japan has released the world's first recycled diapers. Unicharm said its products were sterilized, bleached and deodorized to ensure they're safe and scentless.

World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japanhttps://t.co/s0PayOvzMp

— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) April 22, 2024