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Epstein photo dump: Democrats release new batch showing Trump and Clinton

House Oversight Democrats released a tranche of images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that include President Trump, Bill Clinton and other high profile figures, intensifying a political fight over disclosure, prompting denials, and driving calls for more files

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€210bn - Amount of Russian Central Bank assets the EU agreed to freeze indefinitely

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"I know nothing about it" — President Donald Trump

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Epstein photo dump: Democrats release new batch showing Trump and Clinton

House Oversight Democrats released a new tranche of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that include high profile figures. The images have intensified partisan conflict, prompted denials from the White House, and set off fresh calls for further disclosures.

Justice Dept sues Fulton County for 2020 ballots

The Justice Department escalates legal fights tied to the 2020 election and immigration enforcement, seeking contested records and asking courts to curb probes. Congressional threats of contempt against high profile figures add to the mounting legal drama.

US seized tanker near Venezuela as warrant neared expiry

The US seizure of a tanker off Venezuela marks an escalation in efforts to choke sanctioned oil shipments. Officials cite evasion tactics and concealed locations as evidence of a shadow fleet financing sanctioned regimes.

US pours firepower into Caribbean as Trump ramps up threats

The White House has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure on Venezuela, signalling possible strikes and expanding operations in the Caribbean. US and congressional defenders frame actions as enforcement of sanctions against Maduro's regime.

Russian drone hits Turkish ships at Ukrainian port

Maritime attacks linked to the Russia Ukraine war are escalating, striking commercial and Turkish vessels and widening the maritime front. The strikes risk internationalizing the conflict and disrupting global shipping routes.

EU freezes €210bn of Russian central bank assets indefinitely

The European Union moved to freeze massive Russian central bank assets to prevent interference with support for Ukraine. Moscow has launched legal challenges and retaliatory suits as Brussels defends measures as essential to fund Kyiv.

Thailand vows to keep fighting after border clash with Cambodia

Fighting along the Thailand Cambodia border persists despite claims of a ceasefire. Both capitals trade accusations as civilian evacuations and air strikes mark a rapid deterioration that US mediation has yet to halt.

Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission

North Korea publicly hailed troops who served in Russia, revealing Pyongyang's military links to the conflict. Leader Kim Jong Un praised returning units and acknowledged roles such as demining, heightening concerns over DPRK involvement abroad.

Storm Byron batters Gaza as tent cities flood and 14 die

A catastrophic storm battered Gaza leaving tent camps flooded and dozens dead. Humanitarian access remains restricted, compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis and heightening calls for urgent relief corridors.

Dozens killed as Myanmar military bombs hospital

A series of air strikes on medical facilities in Myanmar has killed dozens and drawn international condemnation. The military claims combatants were present, while rights groups call for accountability for what aid workers call deliberate attacks on civilians.

Historic rains force mass evacuations in western Washington

Historic rains and an atmospheric river triggered catastrophic flooding across western Washington, forcing mass evacuations and dramatic rescues. Authorities warn of further rain and levee failures as recovery operations continue.

SpaceX prepares staff for potential IPO next year

SpaceX is preparing staff for a potential IPO while internal share deals have set sky high valuations. The moves signal Wall Street preparations for one of the largest private listings in history and raise questions about timing and market impact.

Trump signs order to create national AI policy

The White House signed an executive order to establish a national AI framework and to limit state-level regulation, prompting claims of federal overreach and legal challenges from states and consumer groups.

Broadcom tumbles 11 percent after weak AI sales outlook

Tech stocks slipped on renewed AI concerns as Broadcom and other chipmakers disappointed investors. The pullback rattled major indexes and raised alarms about the near-term outlook for AI driven earnings expectations.

House GOP unveils health care plan without ACA subsidies

House Republicans released a health care package that would not extend ACA enhanced subsidies, setting up a partisan fight as the subsidies face expiration and millions face rising premiums.

DHS to target criminal illegal immigrants amid negative polling

The Department of Homeland Security is shifting immigration enforcement to focus on serious criminals amid political scrutiny. Meanwhile reports detail data sharing between agencies to aid deportations, raising civil liberties concerns.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia relieved after court hearing

The high profile case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — mistakenly deported then returned — continues to roil immigration courts. Judges have limited re detention while Garcia speaks publicly about his ordeal, highlighting enforcement failures.

Justice Dept sues four states for access to voter data

The Justice Department is suing states and localities for voter records and has expanded legal actions to gain access to election data. Those moves have intensified partisan conflict over federal oversight and election transparency.

National Trust files suit to stop ballroom construction

Preservationists and historic trusts have filed lawsuits to halt construction of a private $300m ballroom project at the White House, arguing the administration bypassed required reviews and approvals.

US accuses Rwanda of breaking peace deal as M23 seizes Congo city

Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surged with M23 rebel advances. The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebels as diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region face a major setback.

Rights groups condemn reported re arrest of Narges Mohammadi in Iran

Iran's reported re arrest of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has drawn international condemnation and focused attention on Tehran's crackdown on dissidents and human rights defenders.

Sources say FDA weighing strongest black box warning for Covid vaccines

Reports indicate the FDA is weighing a major safety label for Covid vaccines, a decision that could have significant public health and political implications if regulators opt for a black box warning.

Navy report finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years

Investigations and GAO reports flag long standing safety issues with the V 22 Osprey and other military aircraft, while high profile procurement and delivery timelines face delays that concern Pentagon leaders.

Senate Democrats call Trump OK of Nvidia H200 sales to China dangerous

Senators and lawmakers have blasted the administration's decision to permit sales of advanced Nvidia H200 AI chips to China, warning of national security risks and demanding transparency on the approval process.

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