36 m. ago House begins voting on bill to end government shutdown as new Epstein revelations roil US politics – live

The White House announced that Donald Trump plans to sign the legislation to reopen the federal government at 9:45pm Eastern Time, on live televisionIn 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 conduct. 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 p...

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67 m. ago Trump named in released Epstein emails while White House says leaks give ‘fake narrative’: Live updates

‘These stories are nothing more than bad-faith efforts to distract from President Trump’s historic accomplishments,’ White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

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2 h. ago White House weighs in on calls for Andrew to testify in US on Epstein

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked if Donald Trump thinks Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify to Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal during a briefing on Wednesday (12 November).

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3 h. ago Ezri Konsa reveals how England are taking a leaf out of Arsenal's playbook for the World Cup

England defender Ezri Konsa says the focus on set pieces in the Premier League - with Arsenal at the forefront - has bled into the national team's approach under Thomas Tuchel

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3 h. ago Rolfö heads Manchester United winner against PSG to ruin Earps’ Old Trafford return

Mary Earps received the boos she feared on her return to Manchester United 501 days after leaving, and departed defeated, as Marc Skinner’s team cuffed aside Paris Saint-Germain courtesy of Fridolina Rolfö’s expert second-half header.When jogging out for the warm-up Earps was cheered but as soon as the crowd swelled for kick-off she was targeted throughout, though for a footballer whose CV shows nine clubs, 52 England caps, and a Euro 2022 winner’s medal, this felt water off the proverbial for her. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Earps booed and defeated as Rolfö heads Manchester United winner against Paris Saint

Mary Earps received the boos she feared on her return to Manchester United, 501 days after leaving, then departed defeated. Marc Skinner’s team cuffed aside Paris Saint‑Germain courtesy of Fridolina Rolfö’s expert second-half header.When jogging out for the warmup Earps was cheered, but when the crowd swelled for kick-off the jeers came, though for a player whose CV shows nine clubs, 52 England caps, and a Euro 2022 winner’s medal, this felt water off the proverbial for her. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tearful Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy's secret fall that led to 'domino effect' before he died

Sharon Osbourne tearfully detailed the secret fall her husband Ozzy Osbourne suffered that caused a 'domino effect' ultimately leading to his death earlier this year

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3 h. ago Nothing to see here: Trump press chief in full denial mode over Epstein

Karoline Leavitt defied the laws of moral physics to insist that the true wrongdoers were Biden and the DemocratsDonald Trump was described as “that dog that hasn’t barked” in email by Jeffrey Epstein. Don’t tell Kristi Noem, who has a way of dealing with troublesome hounds.The US president would love nothing more than to let sleeping dogs lie, but that hope was dashed on Wednesday when Democrats released emails suggesting that Trump was aware of Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors and had spent hours with one victim. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Coronation Street broadcast halted leaving ITV viewers all asking the same question

Coronation Street fans were left feeling disgruntled on Wednesday evening due to a four minute delay

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4 h. ago The Hibs 'game changer' that is no more as Black Knight predictions fall flat amid unspoken Tony Bloom hindsight

Initial optimism proved to be unfounded as partnership ends less than two years on from Bournemouth owner's £6m invstment

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4 h. ago Rob Edwards has burned bridges to leave Middlesbrough for Wolves

Former Wolves player Rob Edwards has made the contentious switch from Middlesbrough and will need to pull off some sort of footballing miracle if he is to keep the club in the Premier League

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5 h. ago Celebrity Traitors stars Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie reunite after THAT nail

Joining Hollywood star Hayley Atwell and fellow acting heavyweight Derek Jacobi, the duo seemed thrilled to have crossed paths, around six months after filming the hugely successful BBC show.

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5 h. ago England's Euro 2028 fixtures mapped out as Three Lions set to leave Wembley behind

England are co-hosts of Euro 2028, along with Wales, Scotland and Ireland, but Thomas Tuchel's side won't be able to settle in at Wembley if they make it all the way

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5 h. ago Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

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5 h. ago First look inside the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2025 camp

I'm a Celebrity is back this weekend as ten new celebrities leave their life of luxury behind for a three week stay in the Australian jungle

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5 h. ago Man Utd staff banned from taking photos as club bosses step in with firm order

Manchester United are set to instigate new guidelines for their staff so they have greater control over the material that leaves the club's most private spaces

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5 h. ago Audi unveil new look F1 car and confirm name as bold promise made ahead of 2026 debut

The team currently competing in Formula 1 as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber will transform into the Audi works outfit in 2026 and the German carmaker has pulled the covers off its new identity

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6 h. ago Noel Edmonds flooded with support as he reflects on 'bold' life change

Noel Edmonds has been living in New Zealand since 2019 after making the decision to leave the UK behind - and he's now reflected on the huge change

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7 h. ago Rebecca Adlington and Georgia Jones kick off Christmas at LEGO’s new Covent Garden wonderland

They joined local families as some of the first to explore the immersive pop-up, which blends hands-on creativity with a dash of holiday magic

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7 h. ago Iconic UK lager to reduce its alcohol content after fall in sales

The brand said the decision was made to reflect the changing drinking habits of consumers

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