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What the Epstein files tell us about Andrew's 'car crash' 2019 interview
Documents released last week have shed more light on what the former prince might have been lying about in that fateful sit-down with the BBC’s flagship current affairs program, Newsnight. Source link
Jet fighter downs Iranian drone near US aircraft carrier
The US military has shot down an Iranian drone that was flying towards an American aircraft carrier in waters near Iran, US authorities say. Source link
UK police open criminal investigation into Mandelson over Epstein links
The former UK ambassador to the US will retire from Britain’s parliament as police open a criminal investigation over his ties to the late paedophile. Source link
Poland to probe links between Epstein and Russian intelligence
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the step has been taken amid growing speculation that “this unprecedented paedophilia scandal was co-organised by Russian intelligence services”. Source link
Spain announces plans to ban social media access for under-16s
The Spanish PM said his government would begin the process of passing legislation from as early as next week. Source link
French police raid X offices in Paris as Musk summoned to hearing
A widening probe into the social media platform is investigating alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction. Source link
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine on eve of peace talks
The 71 missiles and 450 drones came a day before Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were due to meet for a second round of talks in Abu Dhabi. Source link
Thousands of foreigners look for way home after 'mass exodus' from scam compounds
Cambodia has witnessed a “mass exodus” from the country’s online scam operations in recent weeks amid growing international pressure and the extradition to China of an alleged kingpin. Source link
Australian MSF nurse in Gaza says aid organisation ban 'abandons' vulnerable
Broome nurse Rebecca Smith says a looming ban on Doctors Without Borders due to registration issues will harm the most needy patients. Source link
Clintons agree to testify before Congress on Epstein ties
The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt of Congress, which could potentially lead to criminal charges. Source link