1 hour ago Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew about his crimes, newly released emails reveal – live updates

In new batch of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump ‘spent hours’ at his house with one of his victimsIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s crimes. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, then that gives you a valuable PR and political currency. You can hang him in a way that potentially generates a...

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4 h. ago Stacey Solomon supported as she 'cries' in 'couldn't make it' update

Fans flooded the Loose Women star with messages as she shared a new update on social media

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26 h. ago Tim Davie tells BBC staff ‘we have to fight for our journalism’ but does not address Trump’s $1bn lawsuit threat – live

Outgoing director general says freedom of press under pressure and that he sees ‘weaponisation’Here is a round-up of what various lawyers and commentators have been saying about Donald Trump’s legal case against the BBC.Joshua Rozenberg, the legal commentator and a former BBC journalist, has said in a post on his A Lawyer Writes Substack that the corporation should settle. He explains:Given what Brito is claiming, the lawyer is unlikely to be impressed with the BBC’s assertion that “the purpose of editing the clip was to convey the message of the speech made by President Trump so that Panorama’s audience could better understand how it had been received by President Trump’s supporters and what was happening on the ground at that time”.So the BBC would be well advised to draft a retraction and apology in terms that the president’s lawyer finds acceptable. Brito is also calling for this to be broadcast as prominently as the original programme. And the corporation will have to pay compe...

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27 h. ago Tim Davie tells BBC staff ‘we have to fight for our journalism’ as Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit – UK politics live

Outgoing director general says freedom of press under pressure and that he sees ‘weaponisation’Here is a round-up of what various lawyers and commentators have been saying about Donald Trump’s legal case against the BBC.Joshua Rozenberg, the legal commentator and a former BBC journalist, has said in a post on his A Lawyer Writes Substack that the corporation should settle. He explains:Given what Brito is claiming, the lawyer is unlikely to be impressed with the BBC’s assertion that “the purpose of editing the clip was to convey the message of the speech made by President Trump so that Panorama’s audience could better understand how it had been received by President Trump’s supporters and what was happening on the ground at that time”.So the BBC would be well advised to draft a retraction and apology in terms that the president’s lawyer finds acceptable. Brito is also calling for this to be broadcast as prominently as the original programme. And the corporation will have to pay compe...

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29 h. ago Minister suggests BBC should apologise to Trump over documentary as president threatens $1bn lawsuit – UK politics live

Alison McGovern speaks to media about BBC crisis as culture secretary due to address MPs in attempt to contain falloutYesterday Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, gave an interview that indicated very strongly that she will get rid of the two-child benefit cap in full in the budget. It had been reported that the government was only going to partially remove it (by replacing the cap with a softer version, like a three-child benefit cap), but Reeves signalled that the cap will go in its entirety.If anyone did not get the message, Keir Starmer has signalled exactly the same intention – only even more strongly. In an interview with Amir Khan, a doctor and ITV broadcaster, the PM said he was determined to drive child poverty down. In the clip, recorded yesterday but broadcast this morning, Starmer said:I can tell you in no uncertain terms I’m determined to drive child poverty down. It is what the last Labour government did. And it’s one of the things we were proudest of. I am personally dete...

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43 h. ago Spurs news: Tottenham get Cristian Romero injury update ahead of Arsenal clash after Thomas Frank admission

Spurs captain watched on from the sidelines as hosts were denied a win over Man Utd

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57 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Randal Kolo Muani, Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero latest news and return dates

Spurs hit by fresh injury blow ahead of north London derby against Arsenal

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68 h. ago BBC crisis live updates: White House gloats as DG Tim Davie quits over Trump speech row

This evening Mr Davie admitted he had to 'take responsibility' and that 'mistakes had been made' after the documentary, 'Trump: A second Chance?' was aired on the BBC.

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3 d. ago Kim Kardashian gives update on bar exam results after new show criticised

Kim Kardashian has given an update on if she passed the California Bar Exam, the final step in her process to become an attorney, but said she will continue studying until she succeeds

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim issues Benjamin Sesko injury update after Spurs drama

Spurs boss Thomas Frank also offered an update on Cristian Romero amid injury fears

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3 d. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank issues Cristian Romero and Randal Kolo Muani updates amid Tottenham injury scare

Thomas Frank has also delivered an update on Mohammed Kudus after he missed the 2-2 draw with Manchester United

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5 d. ago Major update after NHS trust 'critical incident' as ambulances stuck outside A&E

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) Trust declared a critical incident earlier this week after 24 ambulances were left waiting outside A&E with patients

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6 d. ago India beat Australia by 48 runs in fourth men’s Twenty20 international – live reaction

India take 2-1 lead with one match to play in T20 seriesAustralia lose 52 for 9 to be all out for 119 on the Gold Coast5th over: India 38-0 (Abhishek 13, Gill 24) Xavier Bartlett changes ends but it’s much the same story for the right-arm quick. Abhishek swings wildly but fails to make contact but Gill is making scoring look easy as he clobbers another boundary through midwicket - that’s his fourth from 16 balls without taking any risks.4th over: India 31-0 (Abhishek 12, Gill 18) Nathan Ellis is the first change after causing India all sorts of problems through this series with six wickets in three matches. But Gill takes a liking to him straight away with a flick off the pads for four. The right-hander picks up two more from much the same stroke then adds another boundary with a crunching straight drive. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo delivers major retirement update as he weighs up ‘difficult’ decision

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out about when he is planning to hang up his boots

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1 week ago Australia v India: third men’s Twenty20 international – live

Updates from the T20I at Bellerive OvalThe cricket in Hobart starts at 7.15pm AEDT / 1.45pm IDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailTravis Head is swinging hard from the first ball of the over and races to six with a boundary at fine leg but skies a slog from wide outside off as the India skipper runs back from mid-off to grasp a tricky catch in windy conditions.Arshdeep Singh has marked out his run up and Travis Head is waiting at the other end of the wicket as Australia and India get going in Hobart Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arne Slot provides Alexander Isak injury update amid Liverpool crisis

Isak has been dealing with a groin problem suffered against Eintracht Frankfurt last week

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1 week ago Tottenham injury update: Guglielmo Vicario, Archie Gray, Cristian Romero latest news and return dates

Spurs are now without 12 first-team players

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1 week ago Trump hails ‘amazing’ Xi talks as he takes a shot at Schumer amid looming SNAP crisis: Live updates

Trump says first meeting with Xi in six years was a 'great success' with agreements on a range of issues

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2 w. ago Tottenham injury update: Archie Gray, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates

Spurs are without 10 first-team players

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2 w. ago Middle East crisis live: Israel has launched strikes on Gaza City, witnesses report

Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to carry out strikes on Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefireIsrael has launched at least three air strikes, says the Gaza civil defence. Israeli media has described it as a “wave” of strikes.There is yet to be any comment from the IDF. Continue reading...

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