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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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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Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in -- The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

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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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Israel identifies hostage remains as Thai national -- The remains, which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad say were found in northern Gaza, will be taken to Tel Aviv for forensic tests.

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'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown -- Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Lyon out of home Test for first time since 2012 -- Nathan Lyon is left out of an Australia side for the first time in a home Test since 2012, while the hosts were also still without captain Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test.

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Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content -- Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

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Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh -- Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

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Melbourne ex-childcare worker charged with more child rape offences -- Alleged paedophile Joshua Dale Brown faces an extra 83 charges with four new victims identified.

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Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says -- US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday.

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Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog -- In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds.

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Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel -- Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.

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