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Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed -- In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.

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UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says -- The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says. -- Climate

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Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in space -- Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS. -- World

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Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery -- The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. -- Business

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Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery? -- What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery. -- Business

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Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee -- The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.

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Zohran Mamdani will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor -- It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China -- Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

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DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations -- Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

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Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelves -- Provinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera -- Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Watch: Moment commuter train collides with vehicle in Illinois -- The driver, who was the only occupant in the car, was taken to hospital for "very minor injuries," according to the Hinsdale Police Department.

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Watch: President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors -- Trump became chairman of the institution this year and is the first president to host the ceremony recognising artists for lifetime achievement.

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Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road -- At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

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Watch: Awkward tensions test US, Mexico and Canada ahead of World Cup -- The three host nation leaders are expected to meet in Washington DC on Friday for the tournament's final draw.

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What we know about arrests in FBI's illegal gambling investigation -- Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal -- It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

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How could Canada, US and Mexico fare in their World Cup groups? -- The host nations had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 tournament.

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From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work -- As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

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'Give me Messi' - fans react to World Cup draw at US watch party -- At a viewing party in Philadelphia, dozens of football fans from around the world watched as the group stage draw unfolded.

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Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules -- An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

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Congress ups pressure to release boat strike video with threat to Hegseth's travel budget -- US lawmakers could withhold Pentagon travel funds until unedited video of a controversial incident is made public.

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Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions' -- The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.

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Alina Habba resigns after court disqualified her from being New Jersey's top prosecutor -- Habba, who was Trump's personal lawyer, will become a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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