2 hours ago Matt Gaetz sues Ethics Committee to block report on sex and drugs allegations: Live updates

Gaetz stands accused of violating Florida’s statutory rape laws, among others, report finds

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3 hours ago Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence Republican paid thousands for sex and drugs: Live updates

Gaetz stands accused of violating Florida’s statutory rape laws, among others, report finds

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3 hours ago Brit tourist investigated over dead Thai sex worker found decomposing in hotel room

Pensioner Bearach Beataidh, from Northern Ireland, is being interviewed by police after the death of sex worker Duangta Khampongsom, 45, who was found in his hotel room

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3 hours ago Who is Matt Gaetz’s wife, Ginger? The woman proudly standing by her man amid sex allegations

Gaetz’s 30-year-old wife Ginger describes herself as his ‘wifey’ in her Instagram profile bio. Rhian Lubin reports

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3 hours ago Leaked draft of Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor

CNN publishes draft concluding GOP congressman paid tens of thousands for sex and drugs among other violationsA leaked draft of a House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman, found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in sex trafficking and paid for sex with a minor, among other serious violations of state law and congressional rules.The draft investigation was obtained by CNN and concludes that Gaetz, Trump’s first pick for attorney general, made payments totalling tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs across at least 20 separate occasions. The draft report also states that in 2017 Gaetz paid a 17-year-old girl for sex, which would constitute statutory rape under Florida law. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Matt Gaetz ethics report finds he paid thousands for sex with multiple women, partied with drugs

The House Ethics Committee's report into former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz found he paid over $90,000 for sex, including with a minor, handed out illicit drug 'party favors,' and more.

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4 hours ago Anna Sawai on Shōgun: ‘Our show taught women it was OK to stand up and say no’

Sawai’s astonishing performance as the fierce Lady Mariko won her an Emmy – and inspired women worldwide. She talks J-pop, kimonos and epic sword-fightsAnna Sawai is having a moment. In September, the erstwhile child actor and J-pop singer’s performance in the epic historical drama Shōgun netted her an Emmy for best female lead, making her the first actor of Asian descent to win in her category, and the first Japanese woman to win an Emmy at all.When Time magazine subsequently listed her in the Time100 Next 2024, her co-star Hiroyuki Sanada, who starred as future titular shōgun Yoshii Toranaga, penned an uncharacteristically glowing tribute: “Anna Sawai could play any role on this Earth, or in space,” he said. “Period pieces or far-future films – she is so talented that she can do anything.” Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Ruben Amorim is echoing Jurgen Klopp after seeing the size of Manchester United rebuild

Ruben Amorim suffered his worst defeat yet as Man Utd head coach on Sunday and he has realised it not just the players' whose mindset he needs to change.

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5 hours ago 'I'm pregnant at Christmas and husband's awful gift made me feel discarded'

A pregnant woman whose 'love language' is gift-giving has been left more than a little put out by her husband's efforts this year, having expected more ahead of their last Christmas before parenthood

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