47 m. ago Trump rails that daughter Tiffany’s graduation was canceled not for Covid but her last name at Saudi event: Live updates

Donald Trump set to sign off on bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives in 427-1 vote and then sails through Senate

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66 m. ago US wants Germany to take over as Nato commander, Trump envoy says

Nato’s Supreme Allied Commander position is traditionally held by a US commander

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66 m. ago Youssef Chermiti's true Rangers value revealed as St Mirren star gets shock Ibrox transfer tip

The Portugal youth international has scored just once in 13 matches since his big money move from Everton in the summer

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76 m. ago Trump shrugged off Khashoggi’s killing. This is a new low | Jodie Ginsberg

Jamal Khashoggi was dismembered in a Saudi consulate. The president says ‘things happen’“Things happen.” Just two words. That’s all it took for Donald Trump to effectively dismiss what is probably the most infamous journalist killing of the last decade – and in so doing plumbed a new low in his contempt for journalists, for journalism – and for the truth.The US president’s dismissal of the murder of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi came in a press conference with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman – a man whom the CIA found in a 2021 report had orchestrated the kidnap and killing of the Washington Post columnist in 2018. (Prince Mohammed has denied involvement.)Jodie Ginsberg is CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Justice Department says full grand jury in Comey case didn't review copy of final indictment

The Justice Department says the grand jury that charged former FBI Director James Comey wasn't presented with a copy of the final indictment

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95 m. ago Donald Trump comes under fire after calling reporter 'piggy' during Jeffrey Epstein questions

Footage has emerged of the US president uttering the insult

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1 hour ago Democrats dominate Republicans in new poll that shows biggest lead in eight years as Trump bottoms out

Independents overwhelmingly prefer Democrats ahead of next year’s midterms as a majority of Americans say Trump should focus on lowering prices

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1 hour ago Judge pushes for resolution in lawsuit over legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge in Florida is pushing for a resolution in a lawsuit over detainees' access to attorneys at an immigration detention center in the Everglades

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1 hour ago DOJ goes silent after Congress passes bill to release Epstein files

The Epstein Files Transparency Act is expected to land on President Donald Trump’s desk imminently

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1 hour ago Donald Trump appears to confide in Cristiano Ronaldo about son Barron as he leaves soccer star in hysterics

After Trump welcomed Ronaldo during his speech at the glitzy event, the White House shared video of the two men walking side by side next to The Presidential Walk of Fame.

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1 hour ago European Commission accused of ‘massive rollback’ of digital protections

Proposed changes to AI Act would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train models without consentThe European Commission has been accused of “a massive rollback” of the EU’s digital rules after announcing proposals to delay central parts of the Artificial Intelligence Act and water down its landmark data protection regulation.If agreed, the changes would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train AI models without asking for consent, and try to end “cookie banner fatigue” by reducing the number times internet users have to give their permission to being tracked on the internet. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump insiders warn president could go on retribution tour after Senate approves Epstein files bill: Live

Donald Trump set to sign off on bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives in 427-1 vote and then sails through Senate

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1 hour ago Trump to sign bill to compel release of more files related to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump had fought against releasing the files but reversed course after it was clear the House would pass legislationUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump is expected to sign a bill to compel the justice department to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased child sexual abuser.Trump had fought against releasing the Epstein files, calling the issue a “hoax” and railing against those who wanted to make the documents public, despite promising their release on the campaign trail. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside Donald Trump's 'unstable' mind after vile 'piggy' outburst at female journalist

The US President has a bleak track record of sexist outbursts against women, but what really drives him to go as far as calling a reporter a 'piggy'? Here, experts share chilling details about Donald Trump's 'calculated' yet child-like psyche

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2 h. ago DfE slated as 'tone deaf' for posting joke apology on social media boasting about Labour's achievements in schools

The message, posted last night, was headed 'apology statement' with the official Government logo, but then went on to list 'wins' by ministers.

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2 h. ago ‘An impossibility made possible’: how tiny Curaçao made World Cup history

Caribbean island team are the smallest to reach tournament after appointing wily coach and drawing on diasporaThe delay in Dick Advocaat becoming Curaçao’s head coach might have been ominous but instead was the foundation for glory. Frustrated by the national federation’s financial problems, he deferred starting until January 2024, when the issues were resolved and players paid, paving the way for a historic World Cup qualifying campaign.Curaçao will be the smallest nation – by land area and population – to play at the 2026 World Cup after their 0-0 draw in Jamaica on Wednesday. The Caribbean island has a population of 156,000, sinking the previous record holders Iceland, which has about 400,000 inhabitants. Last month Cape Verde were confirmed as surprise tournament debutants but the African nation is almost 10 times bigger by area than the former Dutch colony, indicating the level of achievement by Advocaat and his squad. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Norway international footballer found guilty of sharing illegal video on Snapchat

The Norwegian footballer, Andreas Schjelderup, appeared in a Danish court on Wednesday

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2 h. ago U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

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2 h. ago Donald Trump leaves Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez in hysterics as White House releases new footage

After Trump welcomed Ronaldo during his speech at the glitzy event, the White House shared video of the two men walking side by side next to The Presidential Walk of Fame.

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2 h. ago Elon Musk caught playing with fire as he appears to make explosive remark at Trump's Saudi banquet

Elon Musk, who spectacularly blew up his relationship with Donald Trump six months ago, has firmly returned to the president's good graces.

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