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Jeffrey Epstein was denied entry to the 2018 Broadway premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, despite intermediaries securing tickets. Justice Department files reveal he was never on the official guest list and event staff turned him away. JK Rowling, who had no contact with Epstein, was falsely accused of inviting him.
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Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre. The document, exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein as allegations intensified, contradicts earlier denials, fuels scrutiny of Andrew's account, and has been seized on by...
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Twitch streamer Tubbo revealed he was swatted during a live IRL pub crawl stream in Brighton after a false report claimed his friend was carrying a knife and drugs. Police detained and handcuffed the friend before confirming the call was a hoax. Tubbo called it a "seriously unfunny prank” and warned about the real dangers of swatting.
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Kuwaiti government employees will now work a shorter four-and-a-half-hour day during Ramadan, with flexible start times between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. This new framework, approved by the Civil Service Commission, aims to balance public service continuity with employee well-being during the fasting month. The flexible arrangement will be an annual...
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The immediate spark was Starmer's decision to publicly apologise to Epstein's victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to the United States. The apology was unprecedented. A sitting prime minister saying sorry not for something he personally did, but for something he authorised, knowing it would reopen trauma for victims of...
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Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faced online criticism for his daughter Savithri's name, deemed 'un-American' by some. The Sanskrit name, rooted in Hindu tradition, sparked debate on cultural identity and assimilation. Supporters defended the choice, highlighting America's diverse naming heritage, while detractors expressed xenophobic sentiments....
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Exclusive: John Doyle says theatre should be able to disturb and challenge audiences, and not sanitise difficult themesThe Tony award-winning theatre director John Doyle has warned that trigger warnings before plays risks "mollycoddling” audiences and sanitising theatre.The Scottish director, who has led four British theatres, said: "Take care of...
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Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 70, also faces charges he strangled his estranged wife on three occasionsThe Duke of Marlborough has appeared in court to face allegations of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, as well as accusations that he strangled her on three occasions, according to a court indictment.Charles James...
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PM under pressure after confirming he knew about Mandelson's later ties with Epstein before his appointment as US ambassadorReport: Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandalAfter the release of a vast tranche of documents and emails that shed further light on the close relationship between Peter Mandelson and...
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Rising unemployment and falling inflation made a strong case for a cut but Andrew Bailey opted to wait and seeBank of England keeps interest rates on holdBusiness live – latest updatesWhen unemployment is rising and inflation falling, the Bank of England would, under normal circumstances, cut the cost of borrowing.Add to the mix a faltering...
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Vladimir Motin sentenced in UK for manslaughter by gross negligence after failing to take action to prevent his ship crashing into an oil tankerA Russian container ship captain has been jailed for six years after an explosive collision in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire killed a crew member.Vladimir Motin, 59, was told by an Old Bailey...
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Government faces call for transparency on former peer's involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive informationPeter Mandelson's involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency, campaigners have said, amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information than is alleged in his emails to...
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Cranston report highly critical of systemic failings and missed opportunities around deaths of at least 33 peopleLoss of life was avoidable in the worst mass drowning from a small boat crossing in the Channel, a public inquiry has found.The 454-page report by the former high court judge Sir Ross Cranston is highly critical of failings around the...
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier announced that the US, Ukraine and Russia had agreed to exchange 314 prisonersUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said that the US, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners in "the first such exchange in five months.”He said:"This outcome was achieved from peace talks that have been detailed...
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The bill would mandate use of the biblical term 'Judea and Samaria' after a similar effort passed in ArkansasFlorida legislators are pushing to pass legislation that would ban the use of the term "West Bank” in K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public colleges and universities, and mandate use of the term "Judea and Samaria”.The...
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FBI and Venezuela's intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same addressA close and powerful associate of the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has reportedly been detained during a joint operation by Venezuela's intelligence agency and the FBI.Alex Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan...
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Diocese holds consultation on future of long-closed city centre site thought to be enslaver's burial placeWork is about to begin repairing an unused city centre church in Bristol that is believed to be the burial place of the enslaver Edward Colston.After the work on the roof of All Saints is completed, the building may be deconsecrated, turned...
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Joanna Howe says a 'whistleblower' sent her the image, which she says was taken inside the hospital's room for grieving parentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTownsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe said a "whistleblower” had sent her an image containing...
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Brookhaven Police arrested Twitch streamer Aspen "AspenKartier” Easterling after viral clips allegedly captured her hitting her three month old puppy during a livestream. The dog was rescued and placed with DeKalb County Animal Services. Following the arrest on animal cruelty charges, PETA announced it will honor the department with a...
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Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs' living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.
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Gulf job seekers face sophisticated scams, with fraudsters using AI and social media to lure victims. Authorities warn against upfront fees for visas or processing, unverified emails, and unrealistic offers. Always verify job offers through official government channels like MoHRE and MHRSD to avoid falling prey to these deceptive schemes.
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The move is among several measures the acting president has touted since Maduro's capture – yet critics say it erases Venezuela's long history of repressionIt was designed in the 1950s to be the world's first "drive-through shopping centre”, a futuristic structure with more than than two miles of ramps looping past 300 shops, as well as...
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Kuwait has introduced strict new rules for Ramadan 2026 charitable donations, prohibiting cash collections in mosques and public spaces. Fundraising is limited to approved electronic methods like K-Net, online transfers, and apps, with prior ministry approval needed for foreign donations. The ministry also added single Kuwaiti women aged 30 and...
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The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is creating political pressure for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his past appointment of Peter Mandelson, who is now under criminal investigation. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump faces no immediate threat despite his name appearing in Epstein files, highlighting differing political environments and...
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Parliamentary Budget Office figures show top 1% of taxpayers will receive nearly 60% of the benefit this financial yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's capital gains tax discount will cost nearly $250bn over the next decade, more than twice as much as the...
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