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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

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

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

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

Tongans are heading to the polls this week amid concerns that democratic reforms in the country could be short-lived. Source link

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

Only one House member voted against the bill, which will now go to the Senate, where some Republicans are pushing to have it amended. Source link

Polish authorities say “everything indicates” Russian involvement in a blast along a railway line used to transport goods to Ukraine, as they identify two people believed responsible for the attack. Source link

A Vanuatu provincial government says it will repeal parts of its new bylaw banning menstruating women from preparing and selling food at markets and roadside stalls after the decision sparked a public outcry. Source link

The UN Security Council approves a US plan for Gaza that authorises an international stabilisation force to provide security in the devastated territory. Source link