Ex-White House counsel says Epstein accuser’s testimony ‘lacked inherent credibility’
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Ex-White House counsel says Epstein accuser’s testimony ‘lacked inherent credibility’

Kathryn Ruemmler was blasted by family of late Virginia Giuffre after House committee transcripts were releasedSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A former White House counsel and former general counsel of Goldman Sachs, who has faced scrutiny over her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, told a House committee this month that some of the allegations made by one his most prominent accusers ...

Before they were famous: “The moment you think you’ve made it, you stop growing”: How did Kai Cenat become one of the biggest streamers in the world?
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Before they were famous: “The moment you think you’ve made it, you stop growing”: How did Kai Cenat become one of the biggest streamers in the world?

Kai Cenat’s rise began with comedy videos on Instagram before expanding to YouTube, joining AMP, and later becoming one of Twitch’s biggest stars. His success came through years of consistent work rather than one viral moment. Today, his personality, audience connection, and creative live streams have made him one of the most influential digital creators in the world.

Hundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station
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Hundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station

Major incident declared, Sizewell B power station monitoring blaze and RSPB nature reserve badly hitHundreds of people have been evacuated and a major incident declared after a wildfire spread over more than 200 acres on the coast of Suffolk, just a few miles from the Sizewell B nuclear power station.The fire – described by one witness as ‘apocalyptic’ – was still not completely under control as o...

Senate’s latest effort to halt Trump’s Iran hostilities fails in 49-50 vote as some Republicans side with Democrats – live

Senate’s latest effort to halt Trump’s Iran hostilities fails in 49-50 vote as some Republicans side with Democrats – live

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Republicans senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul voted in favor of the motion to prevent Trump from continuing hostilities against IranSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly la...

Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

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Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central YemenSaudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land in central Yemen, Yemeni sources believe, in a move to break the chokehold on its oil exports through the southern Red Sea.Saudi forces have been seen withdrawing from the east of Yemen in what could be prep...

Saudi forces planning ‘major offensive against Houthis in central Yemen’

Saudi forces planning ‘major offensive against Houthis in central Yemen’

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Yemeni sources say Saudi Arabia is preparing sea and possible land attack to break chokehold on oil exports through Red SeaSaudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land in central Yemen, Yemeni sources believe, in a move to break the chokehold on its oil exports through the southern Red Sea.Saudi forces have been seen withdrawing from the ...

Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations

Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations

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Ohio representative is accused by his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend of abuse as he campaigns for re-electionOhio representative Max Miller is facing growing pressure to resign over a series of domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and former girlfriend.The Republican congressman, 37, who represents Ohio’s seventh congressional district, has denied accusations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno...

Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory

Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory

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Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US companyA drone factory in Kyiv destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile on Friday was owned by a US corporation registered in Delaware, in what appears to be the first time Moscow has targeted a US company in the conflict.Terminal Autonomy makes precision “deep-strike” drones with guidance systems t...

Boreal forests shade permafrost so effectively that summer thaw stays about one metre shallower

Boreal forests shade permafrost so effectively that summer thaw stays about one metre shallower

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Thick forest canopies keep northern permafrost cool, safeguarding vast carbon stores. This natural shade prevents soil thawing and the release of greenhouse gases. Researchers discovered this vital cooling service has been largely overlooked in climate models. Losing these forests means losing this crucial protection for underground carbon. Protecting these boreal forests is therefore extremely im...

Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns

Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns

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Jamie Raskin targets football body’s proposed commercial sell-off and links to Trump administrationUS politics live – latest updatesFifa could face a sweeping US congressional investigation into its expanding financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives in November, a senior party figure has warned.Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on t...

Spain and Morocco move to halt deadly rush on Ceuta after 49,000 migrants cross

Spain and Morocco move to halt deadly rush on Ceuta after 49,000 migrants cross

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Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence of a Spanish enclave on Friday and appeared to have halted mass crossings, after around 49,000 people arrived by sea and land in a single day, with at least 19 dead bodies found in the water. The mass crossing into Ceuta, a Spanish-held spit jutting into the Mediterranean from Morocco, caused division in Europe, with Italy threatening to suspend ‌the E...

Spain deploys military as migrants surge across Morocco border, enter Ceuta

Spain deploys military as migrants surge across Morocco border, enter Ceuta

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Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The announcement came after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that boiled over Thursday with large crowds of people breachin...

Spain to deploy military, as migrants surge across Morocco border and enter Ceuta

Spain to deploy military, as migrants surge across Morocco border and enter Ceuta

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Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up before boiling over on Thursday with large crowds of people breaching the bo...