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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

November 19, 2025 - 09:48
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.
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On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

November 19, 2025 - 09:23
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
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Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales

November 19, 2025 - 09:01
Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.
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Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk

November 19, 2025 - 08:45
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
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Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

November 19, 2025 - 08:00
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
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Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp

November 19, 2025 - 06:33
The Israeli military says it was targeting members of Hamas "operating in a training compound". Hamas has not commented.
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'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

November 19, 2025 - 06:24
The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House on same day as Saudi crown prince

November 19, 2025 - 05:57
The Portuguese player is being paid handsomely to be part of the gulf state's modernisation plan.
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'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

November 19, 2025 - 04:17
The president made the comment to a female reporter while speaking to the press on Air Force One on Friday.
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Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

November 19, 2025 - 04:00
The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.
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Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

November 19, 2025 - 04:00
The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.
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Bodies of missing mum and child found in freezers in Austria

November 19, 2025 - 02:36
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on "strong suspicion of murder".
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Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says

November 19, 2025 - 02:12
A teacher and a security guard die in the raid on a school in which 25 children and a teacher are abducted.
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Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

November 19, 2025 - 01:21
There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.
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Zelensky to meet Trump envoy as Ukraine seeks to 'intensify' peace talks

November 19, 2025 - 01:21
Ukraine's president says he wants to "intensify" peace talks nearly four years after Moscow's invasion.
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Poll unrest has 'stained' Tanzania's global image, president says

November 19, 2025 - 00:31
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but "what happened eroded our global credibility", President Samia says.
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Venezuela's Maduro 'ready to talk' as US ramps up pressure

November 18, 2025 - 22:42
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.
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Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says

November 18, 2025 - 22:25
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.
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US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visit

November 18, 2025 - 21:50
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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US to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visit

November 18, 2025 - 21:50
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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