Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’

Maxwell sought to vacate Epstein-related conviction, alleging hidden trial evidence and juror’s abuse historySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal effort to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence, calling her claims “demonstrably meritless, and generally based on speculation, distortions...

Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son

Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son

France 24 •

Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump's youngest son. Since the start of the war in February, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members.  The US Secret Service has confirmed it is aware of the video.

France: Tornado ravages small village

France: Tornado ravages small village

France 24 •

🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime". At least 39 people were injured, including two severely.

Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

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£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homesMinisters are looking at “a range of support” for vulnerable households struggling with rising bills, the energy secretary has said ahead of tomorrow’s Ofgem announcement on the energy cap level.PA Media reports forecasts have indicated that households could see their bill...

7,000-year-old beaver bone pit reveals how Europe’s first farmers used animal fur

7,000-year-old beaver bone pit reveals how Europe’s first farmers used animal fur

Times of India •

Near Alsleben, Germany, archaeologists have unearthed a beaver bone pit that dates back 7,000 years. This remarkable find sheds light on the early farming communities and their sophisticated practices in fur exploitation. The arrangement of the bones points to organized hunting activities. Researchers suggest that such evidence indicates that these ancient peoples crafted intricate fur clothing to...

CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, US media reports

CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, US media reports

France 24 •

CIA Director John Ratcliffe ​visited Russia to attend meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets, in what is believed to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia since taking over as US spy chief. The reported visit comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war have stalled. 

Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US goods as trade war escalates – live

Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US goods as trade war escalates – live

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Move by Canada comes after US president spent morning railing against the country, calling it the ‘most difficult’ nation he deals withSign up for the US Breaking News emailOn Truth Social, however, the president shot down assertions that the US talks with Canada collapsed in part due a proposed trade deal that would have weakened French language protections.“I would never interfere with Canadians...

Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims

Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims

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Anthony Seldon’s book alleges Badenoch asked fellow Tory ministers ‘if anyone was interested in changing the captain’Kemi Badenoch plotted with fellow Conservative cabinet ministers to remove Rishi Sunak as prime minister months before the general election, it has been claimed.Anthony Seldon, who has written political biographies of every prime minister since John Major, has alleged in a new book ...

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

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Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water useGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPlanned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls for a moratorium.The prime minister is aimin...