29 m. ago Concerns that Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but was appointed anyway

It is claimed that Keir Starmer pushed through his appointment anyway in the face of opposition from the Trump White House

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2 h. ago Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

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7 h. ago Voices: How Trump’s state visit could determine whether Mandelson survives

Calls for Keir Starmer to fire Peter Mandelson after the Epstein revelations are perfectly understandable, writes Simon Walters. But the US president’s impending state visit presents the prime minister with a diplomatic quandary of epic proportions

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8 h. ago As the Epstein case shows, Trump’s Maga faithful care about only one kind of sex

E Jean Carroll won her case, but in Trumpland the only sex offences that matter are committed by paedophiles with links to DemocratsOn Monday, Donald Trump appeared in two, unrelated stories involving the sexual abuse of women. The first was a ruling by the US federal court of appeals, upholding an earlier judgment in which the president was found liable for $83.3m in damages for defaming the writer E Jean Carroll – a woman whom, it was ruled in civil court in 2023, had been sexually abused by Trump. On the same day, Trump’s alleged contribution to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s “birthday book” was shared by Democrats on social media in the form of a lewd drawing the president denied having made. The E Jean Carroll news caused no public inconvenience for Trump; the Epstein story went up like a mushroom cloud in what has become the most politically dangerous episode of his presidency.What, exactly, is the difference then between the sexual abuse of E Jean Carroll, for which ...

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13 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump blames ‘radical left’, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues – follow live

In Oval Office address, Trump vows retribution, but neglects to mention murder of Melissa Hortman, attack on Paul Pelosi and threats to Mike PenceFull report: Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot and killedAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk: influential rightwing activist and trusted ally of TrumpA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue rea...

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17 h. ago Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event, with suspect still at large – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university officials said there is no suspect in custody after a person arrested is no longer a suspectTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk shooting death – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. ...

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18 h. ago Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university says suspect is not in custodyTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump ally in critical condition after being shot at Utah university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time amid conflicting reports of suspect’s detainment statusTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Donald Trump asks for prayers for Charlie Kirk after rightwing activist was shot at Utah university event – latest updates

US president posts on Truth Social as FBI director says agency is ‘closely monitoring’ incident at eventA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Trump is 'clearly as worried as hell about birthday card to Epstein' says expert

Renowned expert Professor Anthony Glees says that Trump is 'worried' about the 'birthday note' to Epstein after a slew of new files released by US lawmakers has left many people rattled

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24 h. ago Stephen Colbert on Trump’s Epstein letter: ‘A Picasso of pervitude’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein as Republicans scramble to deny its validityLate-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s birthday drawing for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, and his visit on Monday to the Museum of the Bible. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago A look at Trump’s signature over the years after president denies signing Epstein birthday letter

President Trump has claimed a signature attached to a lewd letter in the latest tranche of Epstein files is not his

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25 h. ago Trump administration could be forced to hand over Epstein financial documents under top Democrat’s bill

Ron Wyden’s years-long investigation following the money in Epstein’s trafficking scheme takes aim at the Treasury Department

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26 h. ago Palm Beach parties, property wars and a 'little black book' — the truth about Trump's friendship with Epstein

It’s the scandal the President can’t seem to get away from — so what do we actually know of his relationship with the “terrific guy” who became a convicted paedophile?

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27 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel blasts Republican ‘sycophants’ defending Trump over Epstein birthday book

Kimmel taunted Republicans questioning the authenticity of Trump’s signature in the disgraced financier’s birthday book

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29 h. ago Trump live: Oversight Committee chair says he takes president at his word over Epstein signature

Trump and the White House intensify their pushback over the ‘bawdy’ letter inside Epstein’s birthday book

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29 h. ago Trump's alleged drawing to Epstein contains 'conspiratorial secret' only they understand

EXCLUSIVE: The drawing allegedly daubed by United States President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein has caused chaos worldwide, but what does it really mean . . . ?

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29 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein memorial plaque appears at Trump's Aberdeen golf course

The plaque reads 'In loving memory of Jeffrey Epstein - a terrific guy. See you very, very soon. From Donald'.

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29 h. ago Trump lays out the reasons why ‘bawdy’ letter in Epstein’s birthday book is ‘nonsense’: Live

Trump and the White House have intensified their pushback over a sexually suggestive letter allegedly signed by the president for Epstein’s 50th birthday

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31 h. ago Trump lays out three reasons why ‘bawdy’ letter in Epstein’s birthday book is ‘nonsense’: Live

Trump and the White House have intensified their pushback over a sexually suggestive letter allegedly signed by the president for Epstein’s 50th birthday

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