3 h. ago Republicans release 33,000 pages of Epstein files in move to avoid controversial vote to force Trump to hand over documents

The House Oversight Committee has released a massive trove of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, the same day lawmakers pushed a bill to force out the documents.

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3 h. ago Tens of thousands of Epstein files released by the House Oversight Committee

The Department of Justice has released more than 30,000 files relating to the Epstein investigation but Democrats say most of the information is already public.

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4 h. ago Over 33,000 Epstein files RELEASED by Trump amid 'client list' turmoil

The US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has said it has obtained 33,295 pages of Epstein-related records from the Department of Justice

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4 h. ago US House committee releases more than 33,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files

Files appear to contain information already in public domain as calls grow for release of all pertinent documents The US House of Representatives oversight committee on Tuesday released thousands of pages of records related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the department of justice.The release comes as the Trump administration has been embroiled in months of controversy over its decision not to release additional files in the case. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges and was alleged to have abused hundreds of girls. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Thousands of Epstein files released by the House Oversight Committee

The Department of Justice released more than 30,000 files relating to the Epstein investigation

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5 h. ago US House committee releases batch of Epstein records as White House fights release of all files – live

Republican-led oversight committee releases over 33,000 pages of files related to investigation of late sex offenderDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago Police dealt with more than 3,000 protests in three months over the summer

Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said public figures should avoid sowing division amid a climate of increased tension.

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5 h. ago Thames Water creditors pledge more investment to try to seal rescue deal

Bondholders also intend to inject more equity into the utility as it seeks to avert nationalisation

Economics

5 h. ago Under strain police dealt with record number of protests this summer as tensions flared over migrant crisis

More than 3,000 protests this summer - the highest number in three years - have put forces under ‘chronic pressure’, with up to 40 more planned for this weekend

Events

6 h. ago Bride sobs on dance floor as brazen wedding crasher steals £75,000 worth of gifts

Surveillance footage caught the moment an unidentified man dressed in black snatched a box packed with cash, checks and gift cards before fleeing the venue - leaving the bride in tears on the dance floor

Events

7 h. ago Families' fury as 'cruise ship' like structure 'crash lands' metres from back gardens

The enormous steel structures, part of a 350,000 sq ft industrial site, tower over fences and hedges, completely overshadowing homes just metres away from the development

Events

7 h. ago Drug dealer, 25, who was caught with £8,000 of cocaine and ecstasy has been spared prison

Glamorous drug dealer Grace Mort, 25, from Barry, South Wales, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and ecstasy tablets with a street value of £8,000.

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7 h. ago Drug dealing couple found with £15,000 worth of class A drugs

Grace Mort, 25, and Jacob Kennedy, 20, were found in possession of more than 50g of cocaine and almost 40 ecstasy tablets

Economics

7 h. ago Great British Bake Off 2025 fans ask 'how' after 'comeback of the decade'

Viewers were impressed as one baker managed to save their bake as it collapsed in front of them

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7 h. ago Alcaraz finds dominant best to march past Lehecka and into US Open semi

Spaniard cruises to emphatic 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victoryAlcaraz reaches last four without dropping a setIt took just seven minutes for Carlos Alcaraz to recognise that he was having another one of those days where he could do whatever he wanted with a tennis ball. Up a game point in his opening service game, the Spaniard skipped around the ball from far behind the baseline in his backhand corner and attempted the riskiest shot possible, unleashing a remarkable forehand winner.This would not be the last time that the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd collectively gasped at Alcaraz’s greatness as he continued to radiate confidence and calm in New York, moving effortlessly into the semi‑finals with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win against Jiri Lehecka. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Bride is left sobbing on the floor after brazen wedding crasher steals $100K worth of gifts from ritzy wedding

It was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, but that all changed when a brazen thief swiped George and Nadeen Farahat's gift box with nearly $10,000 inside on Saturday night.

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8 h. ago Reform pledges to cut 'wasteful spending' in NHS and 'the nonsense' if it wins power in Wales

In an interview which was typically lacking in detail Richard Tice said 'back office' jobs needed to be cut in Wales to save money and his party would scrap Welsh Labour's 20mph policy

Politics

9 h. ago Israel calls up 40,000 reservists as military pushes ahead with ground operation in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu is keen to accelerate a new Gaza offensive despite warnings from senior ranks

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9 h. ago Businesses in North Lanarkshire town centres have chance to get grant funding from the council

The council is to make a total of £250,000 available to support businesses in its towns and possibly also in outlying retail areas.

Economics

9 h. ago Drake places a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open

Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open

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