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Trump floats death penalty for Democrats urging military to refuse orders
Six Democratic politicians, all of whom are veterans, are urging members of the military not to obey unlawful orders. Source link
Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in 'revenge dress'
The late Princess is displayed wearing a copy of the black gown by designer Christina Stambolian that she wore for a public appearance in 1994 amid a media frenzy about the breakdown of her marriage to Charles. Source link
Ferry operator crashed vessel because he was distracted by his phone
South Korean authorities have detained two crew members after the ferry carrying 267 passengers crashed into an island. Source link
How politicians could combat doubts about Epstein files release
As a 30-day timer begins for the US Department of Justice to release its Epstein files, questions remain around whether this will be the definitive release. Source link
Trump signs Epstein files bill into law, triggering 30-day deadline
US President Donald Trump says he has signed off on legislation to force the release of the “Epstein files” — the final step required to turn the bill into law. Source link
NASA unveils close-up pictures of Comet 3I/Atlas in our solar system
Discovered in July this year, the comet known as 3I/Atlas is only the third confirmed object to visit our corner of the cosmos from another star. Source link
Israeli air strikes kill 25 in Gaza as military continues attacking Lebanon
The Israeli military says its forces struck Hamas targets across Gaza after members of the Palestinian militant group fired on its troops in violation of the nearly six-week-old ceasefire. Source link
Fire destroys 170 buildings in 'blink of an eye' in southern Japan
The fire broke out during strong winds on Tuesday evening near a fishing port in the city of Oita and spread to a forest. Source link
After 15 years of democracy, is Tonga turning back to its king?
Tongans are heading to the polls this week amid concerns that democratic reforms in the country could be short-lived. Source link
'Things happen': Trump defends Saudi prince over killing of Washington Post journalist
US President Donald Trump warmly welcomes the Saudi crown prince to the White House where he deflects journalists’ questions about Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the killing of reporter Jamal Khashoggi, saying: “Things happened, but he knew nothing about it.” Source link