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Jeffrey Epstein
Top Democrat moves to sue over Justice Department’s slow Epstein files release
Chuck Schumer called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records pertaining to the late sex offender ‘a blatant cover-up’.
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Africa
Nigeria says ‘spat’ with Trump over killing of Christians ‘largely resolved’
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United States
Trump administration triples ‘self-deport’ stipend to US$3,000
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United States
Did ‘political’ reasons postpone ‘60 Minutes’ report on El Salvador prison?
CBS delayed its CECOT prison report, where the US has sent hundreds of migrants, citing more reporting and sparking outcry over censorship.
6 hours ago
United States
US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files
Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM
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Opinion
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How Trump is hastening the end of American hegemony
Although the US economy is growing and inflation remains low, the uncertainty sowed by the president’s policies will have sobering long-term consequences.
21 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Trump at ‘risk of becoming the deep state’ after Epstein file omissions
Some Republicans fear the controversy is far from over and the limited disclosures could hurt the party at next year’s midterm election.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:56AM
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Sexual harassment and assault
At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo
The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:26AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release
Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.
21 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM
United States
Are Trump loyalists struggling in US rural heartland ready to say ‘enough’?
Hammered by crippling costs and precious revenue lost to China, Midwest farmers’ loyalty to the US president will be tested in 2026 midterms.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:35AM
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Donald Trump
‘I inherited mess’: Trump hits out at Democrats, dodges Epstein files in rally
The US presidents also warned that the government could be headed towards another lockdown in late January.
20 Dec 2025 - 1:46PM
Sexual harassment and assault
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Few photos of the US president or documents mentioning him appear, a notable difference from previous batches of files made public.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
US-China relations
Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
Top US envoy eschews ‘pacing threat’ label, stressing cooperation and Western hemisphere priorities for 2026.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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Gun violence in the US
How right-wing misinformation hurt the Brown University shooting investigation
Unfounded claims that the gunman was a Palestinian student flooded social media, complicating the probe.
20 Dec 2025 - 3:18AM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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Trump suspends US green card lottery after Brown, MIT shootings
Trump administration targets diversity visa programme after deadly shootings were carried out by a Portuguese national.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:46PM
US-China trade war
Trump signs defence bill restricting investment in Chinese tech, military firms
Key provisions target contracts with Chinese biotech companies and outbound investment in technologies with military applications in China.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:54PM
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Donald Trump
World-famous Kennedy Centre renamed to honour Trump
The US president says he was ‘surprised’ by the decision from the board, whose members he hand-picked.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:42AM
Sexual harassment and assault
New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body
Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:41AM
Donald Trump
Trump rewrites White House history with plaques mocking predecessors
Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his enmity for his Democratic predecessors, displays his grievances on White House walls.
18 Dec 2025 - 2:05PM
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Trump gives himself high marks in 2025 report card, with his eyes on 2026 fight
In a White House speech, the president claimed economic and foreign policy wins while urging voters to back his agenda in the midterms.
18 Dec 2025 - 3:39PM
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Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director after less than a year
The right-wing podcaster’s conspiracy theories on subjects like Jeffrey Epstein came back to haunt him when he took the agency’s No 2 job.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:49AM
United States
Musk ally Isaacman confirmed as Nasa chief amid moon race with China
The US billionaire with a passion for space, was nominated by Trump for a second time after a previous bid fell through.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:29AM
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United States
4 Republicans defy House speaker to force vote on extending Obamacare subsidies
The revolt comes as millions in America face soaring health insurance costs when their Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at year’s end.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:56AM
Donald Trump
Jack Smith says his team had ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump
The former special counsel spoke behind closed doors about investigations that led to now-abandoned charges against the US president.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:04AM
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Donald Trump
Trump expands US travel ban and restrictions to include another 20 countries
The clampdown affects people seeking to travel to the US as visitors as well as those hoping to emigrate there.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:53PM
Crime
Rob Reiner’s son Nick charged with murdering his parents
The film director and his wife were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.
17 Dec 2025 - 1:53PM
Donald Trump
Trump has signed more executive orders this year than in his entire first term
The US president’s 221st order designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, joining others on AI and fighting ‘woke’ culture.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:30AM
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