A newly released trove of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents has renewed scrutiny of US President Donald Trump’s past association with the disgraced financier, including previously undisclosed details about Trump’s travel aboard Epstein’s private jet during the 1990s. The documents, released on Tuesday under a federal transparency law, include an internal email from a New York prosecutor

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Israeli forces have demolished several Palestinian commercial premises near the Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem, as part of an intensified series of military raids targeting multiple Palestinian neighbourhoods, according to eyewitnesses, medical officials, and local authorities. The raids began in the early hours of Tuesday and quickly expanded into the nearby town

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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that the Israeli military will never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip, confirming plans to establish permanent military units inside the besieged Palestinian enclave — a move that directly contradicts the terms of a United States-backed truce agreement signed earlier this year. Speaking on Tuesday, Katz said Israeli

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Gaza’s already fragile health system is facing total collapse, with thousands of patients at risk of death or permanent disability as Israel continues to block the entry of essential medical supplies, according to senior Palestinian health officials. The director-general of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Munir al-Barsh, warned that hospitals across the besieged enclave are operating

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The administration of US President Donald Trump has ordered the recall of dozens of career diplomats, including multiple ambassadors, as part of a renewed effort to align American embassies abroad with the president’s “America First” agenda. The move has sparked sharp criticism from diplomats and lawmakers, who warn it could undermine US credibility and influence

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Israel’s parliament has voted to extend a controversial law that allows the government to shut down foreign media outlets, effectively prolonging the ban on Al Jazeera for an additional two years. The legislation, approved by the Knesset, will now remain in force until 2027, further restricting press freedom within Israel. The extension replaces temporary emergency

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Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthi movement have reached a significant agreement to exchange thousands of detainees, marking one of the largest prisoner swap deals since the conflict began more than a decade ago. The agreement was finalised during UN-mediated talks in Muscat, Oman, according to officials and the United Nations. The deal is

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London, United Kingdom — Lawyers representing imprisoned Palestine Action hunger strikers have initiated legal steps against the UK government, warning of imminent court proceedings unless senior ministers agree to urgent talks over the activists’ health and welfare. The move comes amid growing concern for the condition of several detainees who have been refusing food for

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CBS News is facing mounting criticism after abruptly pulling a 60 Minutes investigation into El Salvador’s controversial CECOT mega-prison, a facility where the Trump administration has deported hundreds of migrants. The last-minute decision has triggered accusations of political interference, media censorship, and corporate pressure within one of America’s most influential news organizations. The controversy erupted

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British police briefly detained Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg during a pro-Palestinian protest in central London, sparking renewed debate over freedom of expression, protest rights, and the UK government’s stance on Palestine Action. The arrest took place on December 23, 2025, during a demonstration in London’s financial district targeting a company linked to Israeli arms

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