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Email by 'A' from 'Balmoral' asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends', Epstein files show - A newly released email sent to Ghislane Maxwell from "A" is among the latest set of Epstein files released by the US' House Committee on Oversight and Reform. 10 hrs ago - UK

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Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators - Takeaways from new Epstein files -- The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

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At least two dead in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion -- Five people are still unaccounted for but crews have rescued multiple people from the partially collapsed building, officials say.

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Ukraine loses embattled eastern town -- The capture of Siversk brings Russia closer to the last remaining "fortress belt" cities still in Ukrainian hands in the Donetsk region.

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Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols -- The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.

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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules -- Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place.

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Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey -- Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.

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Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery -- Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

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UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist -- Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says.

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US economy grows at fastest pace in two years -- Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

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Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela -- The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.

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'A miracle': Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital -- The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a "miracle", his family say.

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Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

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Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out? -- Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump's government are at odds over immigration policy.

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Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests -- Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

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An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe -- Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

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What Friday's underwhelming Epstein files release means for Trump and Maga -- Conservative influencers were conspicuously silent following the latest release - but political danger remains for the president.

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Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight -- Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.

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Ros Atkins on... the oil tanker being pursued by the US -- The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark -- The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.

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Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files -- The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.

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Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia -- BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.

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Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say -- Martin Glynn, 39, was arrested after a tip-off about his support of a targeted attack on Jews in Bondi.

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Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow -- An explosion was detonated after police approached a 'suspicious' individual in Moscow, authorities said.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to deploy National Guard to Chicago -- The Trump administration argues the deployment is essential for the safety of immigration enforcement agents.

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