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LIVE - More images of Epstein's private island home released by House Democrats - Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the new trove of pictures and videos from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

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Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze -- Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people. -- Asia

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Israel receives coffin that Palestinian groups say contains Gaza hostage's body -- The remains, which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad say were found in northern Gaza, will be taken to Tel Aviv for forensic tests. -- Middle East

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What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind -- Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

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Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt -- Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

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Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation -- The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

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Trump says he does not want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation -- The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".

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Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse -- A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

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Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool -- The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.

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Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case -- Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife.

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Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill -- Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

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As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way? -- Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.

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Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal -- While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.

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Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit -- Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

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Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover -- The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise -- The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

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Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge -- A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US

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Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president -- This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.

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Will Australia's social media ban actually work? -- Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

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Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port -- Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work? -- The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

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Zelensky says Ukraine and US negotiators will meet after Russia visit -- The Ukrainian president says a meeting will be arranged after the Americans return from a trip to Russia, where they held talks with Vladimir Putin.

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Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden -- Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

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Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say -- Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it "struck a Hamas terrorist".

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'Santa isn't real' signs spark grinch accusations and police calls in Canada -- Police in Brantford, Canada, are reminding the public that while the signs were not illegal, embracing the festive season is encouraged.

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'No excuse' - California doctor sentenced to 30 months in Matthew Perry overdose case -- Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

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A 355-year-old Royal Charter that survived the blitz auctioned for $13m in Canada -- The Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter - considered one of the country's founding documents - will be donated to Canadian museums and archives.

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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released -- The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

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