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Latest Epstein document release puts powerful names back in the spotlight
A sweeping US Justice Department disclosure reveals emails and messages linking Jeffrey Epstein to politicians, billionaires and media figures, but stops short of confirming long-running conspiracy claims.
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Trump publicly pressures Israel’s president over Netanyahu pardon
The US president’s sharp criticism of Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked rare tension between close allies and stirred debate inside Israel.
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Why Minnesota’s protests feel like the start of something different
The crowds are smaller than in 2020, but the anger over immigration raids and fatal shootings may be cutting deeper and lasting longer.
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Why Republican attention to the Epstein files has faded
New polling suggests that even as conspiracy beliefs persist, many Republican voters have moved on from demanding more disclosures about Jeffrey Epstein.
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Three messages from Washington leave Europe guessing about the alliance
At the Munich Security Conference, top Trump officials offered sharply different visions of America’s relationship with Europe, deepening uncertainty about NATO’s future.
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Earth is about halfway through its life, scientists say
As the Sun slowly grows brighter over billions of years, our planet will eventually become uninhabitable and may one day be consumed.
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Why the world’s largest waterfall cannot be seen
Deep beneath the ocean between Greenland and Iceland, a vast cascade of cold water plunges silently for thousands of feet.
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Epstein survivor says recruiters mocked her during abuse
Juliette Bryant recounts being recruited as a student and says women who introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein laughed during alleged assaults.
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Man uses forklift to break into jewellery shop, escapes on donkey in Turkey
A late-night break-in took an unexpected turn when the suspect swapped heavy machinery for a farm animal during his getaway.
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FBI video shows Epstein’s former butler tried to sell his contact book in 2009
Newly released footage captures an undercover sting in which a former employee allegedly attempted to market Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called “little black book.”
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What satellite images reveal about China’s expanding nuclear programme
New construction at long-secret sites in Sichuan points to a faster buildup of China’s nuclear arsenal, even as global arms control frameworks weaken.
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Why the FAA shut down El Paso’s airspace over a Pentagon laser weapon
A clash between aviation regulators and the US Defense Department over the use of high-energy lasers near the border led to an extraordinary 10-day closure of civilian airspace.
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Why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky and how many times it falls in 2026
The superstition around this date has religious, cultural and psychological roots, but in 2026 it appears just once.
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What are thermobaric bombs and why are they being discussed in the Israel–Gaza war?
The powerful “vacuum bomb” has resurfaced in debate over Gaza strikes, but independent investigators have yet to confirm its use.
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Pirated DVDs of Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar” reportedly sold for Rs 16 in Pakistan
A viral video from Karachi shows how banned films still travel across borders, raising fresh questions about piracy and enforcement.
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Madeleine McCann, the 3-year-old who disappeared in Portugal in 2007, named in latest Epstein documents
A 2009 reported sighting mentioned in an FBI document has resurfaced, but officials have not established any link between the two cases.
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What accountability could look like in the Epstein fallout
As newly released files ripple across politics, business and academia, outrage is easy. Legal consequences and lasting repercussions are far harder to define.
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Norwegian scientist testing microwave weapon on himself reports Havana syndrome-like symptoms
A secret experiment meant to debunk fears about pulsed-energy weapons instead left the researcher with neurological effects similar to those reported by US diplomats and intelligence officers.
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European governments say rare frog toxin ‘highly likely’ killed Alexei Navalny
On the second anniversary of his death, five European nations said a toxin found in poison dart frogs probably killed the Russian opposition leader in prison.
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How a racist video post sparked tension between Trump and Republican senators
After backlash over a Truth Social video depicting the Obamas as apes, US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Republican lawmakers who publicly criticised him.
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How Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to palaeontology are roiling the dinosaur research community
Newly released emails have prompted bans, apologies and renewed scrutiny of scientists who stayed in contact with Epstein after his conviction.
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What the new emails reveal about Jeffrey Epstein and former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland
Recently released correspondence has exposed a close and transactional relationship between the disgraced financier and a former Norwegian prime minister now charged with corruption.
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Why Minnesota protesters say ICE agents showed up at their homes
Court filings describe federal agents allegedly following immigration monitors and later appearing outside their houses, raising pointed questions about retaliation and free speech.
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What the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in the US means for air travel, ICE and disaster relief
US Congress failed to pass new funding for the Department of Homeland Security, but most of its 272,000 employees are still on the job.
