2 h. ago Democrats release more images from Jeffrey Epstein estate, including photos of writing on woman’s body – live

Latest image drop comes as pressure mounts on Trump’s justice department to release filesFull report – Democrats release new Epstein photosWhat we know so far about the Epstein filesDemocratic lawmakers will release more photographs from evidence gathered from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein if the Department of Justice fails to meet the Friday deadline to disclose investigative documents, Congressman Robert Garcia told CNN yesterday.Speaking to Erin Burnett, Garcia said a petition to the federal court by Ghislaine Maxwell – Epstein’s convicted accomplice - to have her conviction on sex trafficking charges thrown out and to obtain a pardon do not trigger an exemption to the law Congress passed mandating a release of documents by the DoJ. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Celtic make Wilfried Nancy sack decision as pressure mounts on under

Wilfried Nancy's future as Celtic manager has become the subject of intense speculation after the recent defeat to Dundee United

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12 h. ago G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s immediate release as pressure mounts on China

Joint statement expresses concern from likes of US, UK, Japan and Germany at ‘deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong’

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37 h. ago 'Wilfried Nancy' sends cryptic Celtic message to critics in surprise social media post

An account that appears to belong to the Frenchman has made a rare post amid mounting Parkhead pressure

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51 h. ago Martin Lewis mounts pressure on energy firms to deliver Labour’s £150 bill cut

Energy companies have been told there is a ‘clear expectation’ of them

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52 h. ago BBC facing legal bill of millions as it vows to defend $10bn Trump defamation case

Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to intervene as US President demands $10bn in damages for ‘false and defamatory’ Panorama edit

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59 h. ago Josef Fritzl 'hopes for release by next Christmas' as monster's festive message shared

Monster Fritzl, 90, was jailed in 2009 for keeping the children, born after he raped daughter Elisabeth, in an underground lair and is seeking early release on grounds of old age and dementia

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61 h. ago Trump asks Xi Jinping to release Jimmy Lai and says he ‘feels so badly’ about media tycoon’s jailing

American president has offered more muted support for Lai’s cause since promising to ‘100% get him out’

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3 d. ago Yvette Cooper summons Chinese ambassador over 'politically motivated' prosecution of Jimmy Lai as ministers demand British citizen's release from Hong Kong jail

The media tycoon, a British citizen, has been found guilty by a Hong Kongcourt of conspiracy and sedition charges under national security laws imposed by Beijing.

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6 d. ago Where in the UK is most affected by the flu surge as pressure mounts on hospitals

There are enough flu patients each day to fill more than three hospital trusts

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7 d. ago Angela Constance facing no confidence vote as pressure mounts on 'untrustworthy' justice secretary

Angela Constance is under intense pressure over accusations she misrepresented the views of a grooming gangs expert and misled the Scottish Parliament.

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8 d. ago Liverpool receive clear Xabi Alonso manager verdict as glaring Real Madrid point made

Xabi Alonso is under mounting pressure at Real Madrid – and former Barcelona star Rivaldo has given his verdict on him replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool

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9 d. ago Former children’s commissioner to lead grooming gangs inquiry

A former children’s commissioner will chair the national inquiry into grooming gangs after months of delays.Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry over three years with a budget of £65 million.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the appointment and the inquiry’s terms of reference in the Commons on Tuesday.Of her appointment, Baroness Longfield said: “The Inquiry owes it to the victims, survivors and the wider public to identify the truth, address past failings and ensure that children and young people today are protected in a way that others were not.“The Inquiry will follow the evidence and will not shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths wherever we find them.”There has been mounting pressure on the Government to move forward with the inquiry, first announced by the Prime Minister in June.In October, the final two candidates to chair the inquiry dropped out of the process which led to concerns it could take months to get someone in post.Five women also resigned ...

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9 d. ago Fears grow for missing pregnant woman, 30, who vanished from city eight days ago

A PREGNANT woman is missing from Swansea town city centre. 30-year-old Jodie Daniels was last seen on Monday December 1 in Wale's second largest city. She is described as 5ft6 with long brown hair dyed blonde at the front. Pressure mounts to find the woman as Jodie is 7.5 months pregnant. She was last seen...

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1 week ago Live: Zelensky to meet NATO, EU chiefs amid mounting US pressure for a peace deal

Live: Zelensky to meet NATO, EU chiefs amid mounting US pressure for a peace deal  France 24

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1 week ago Live: Zelensky meets European allies in London amid mounting US pressure for peace deal

Live: Zelensky meets European allies in London amid mounting US pressure for peace deal  France 24

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1 week ago European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts

Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Merz and Macron in London as they try to avert unfair settlement being imposed on Kyiv

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1 week ago Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat

Trump team faces mounting pressure as members of Congress allege that the deadly attack was unlawfulUS Democrats on Sunday pushed the Trump administration to release video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat incapacitated in the Caribbean, continuing to escalate pressure on the Pentagon amid accusations the attack was unlawful.Eleven people died in the 2 September attack, including two men killed in a follow-up strike as they reportedly clung to wreckage for an hour. That killing has been met with intense scrutiny and accusations of war crimes after the Washington Post reported defense secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill them all”. Adm Frank Bradley of the US navy, who oversaw the attack, told lawmakers on Thursday there was no such order – and the Pentagon has defended the legality of the attack. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly star Balvinder Sopal bursts into tears and has to be hugged by judge

STRICTLY star Balvinder Sopal burst into tears and had to be hugged by a judge after her stunning performance. The Eastenders star, 47, entered this week's quarter-finals with a record number of bottom two appearances, which will have mounted pressure on her going into Saturday's live show. But she showed her resilience despite the setback,...

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1 week ago How a prisoner is being wrongly freed every TWO days under Labour

Since Keir Starmer took power 18 months ago, 302 inmates have been erroneously released. Violent and sex offenders are among the catalogue of criminals mistakenly let go as well as thieves.

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