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Latest Epstein release alleges new link to ex-prince Andrew

The latest Epstein file release alleges a connection between former prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell, including emails in which an individual identified as 'A' requested 'inappropriate friends.'

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U.S., Venezuela in war of words at UNSC over military strikes

The US and Venezuela are in a war of words at the UN Security council following America's seizure of ships off Venezuela's coast. Venezuela's ambassador strongly condemned the U.S. actions, labeling them as extrajudicial executions and a...

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Two dead, several missing after nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania

Two people are dead after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and several are still missing, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting, officials say

A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.

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Supreme Court blocks deployment of National Guard to Illinois

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard troops to Chicago as a legal challenge moves ahead.

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Trump flew on Epstein jet 8 times according to newly released files

The Justice Department released a new trove of documents from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Donald Trump had traveled aboard his private jet "many...

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Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Turkey

The Libyan army's chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died in a plane crash after leaving Turkey's capital Ankara, the prime minister of Libya's internationally-recognized government said, adding that four others were on the je...

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Two men found guilty of UK plot to kill Jews as IS fears grow

Two men have been found guilty of plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired gun rampage against the Jewish community in England, a planned attack investigators say demonstrates the resurgent risk posed by the militant group.

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Russia fires over 650 drones at Ukraine in deadly attack

Russia's strike on energy facilities knocked out power for most of Ukraine's regions and killed at least three people. The attack came da...

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UN holds emergency meeting on U.S.-Venezuela tensions

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting requested by Venezuela over U.S. conduct in the Caribbean Sea. Several ...

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UK's Starmer faces uphill battle with Brexit 'reset'

Brexit continues to reshape UK industries, with producers feeling the strain of higher costs, added bureaucracy and slower supply chains....

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Poland installs anti-drone system on Belarus border amid security fears

Poland installed the first cluster of anti-drone defence systems on a new observation tower near the Belarus border as the government str...

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Aleppo clashes expose hurdles in SDF’s integration into Syrian army

Tensions high as an end-of-year deadline to incorporate the Kurdish-led SDF into the Syrian armed forces approaches.

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Australian state passes tougher gun and protest laws

After the Bondi Beach attack, Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, has passed sweeping new gun laws. The government says the...

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Venezuelans accuse Trump of 'piracy' over U.S. tanker seizure

Caracas is protesting tanker seizures by the U.S. Coast Guard as Washington ramps up military pressure in the Caribbean. Trump has warned...

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Trump admin seeks to cancel asylum cases, deport applicants

The Trump administration is attempting to cancel thousands of asylum cases and deport applicants to third-party countries, CBS News repor...

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Trump mentioned in newly released Epstein files

The Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump.

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All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

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Hundreds of sinkholes fuel farmers' concerns in Turkey

Hundreds of sinkholes have emerged in Turkey's central agricultural region due to dwindling rainfall and receding groundwaters, causing c...

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Sahel leaders forge unity amid security crisis at Bamako summit

The bloc aims to tackle security and economic challenges after breaking away from ECOWAS.

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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