Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.
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Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the…
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.
Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority
The former prime minister has been in high-level planning talks over the territory’s future, the BBC understands.
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
James Comey says he is innocent and the charges are politically motivated, as they follow Trump pressure on prosecutors to…
Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed – and searching for response
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark’s critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.
Palestinian president says ready to work with Trump for two-state peace plan
In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case
Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.
South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals
Many tattoo artists have operated illegally for the past 30 years, leaving them at the sharp end of the law.
Former French president Sarkozy given five-year sentence after Libya case
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-12, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.