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LIVE - New images of Epstein's private island home released by House Democrats - Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the new trove of pictures and videos from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

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What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind -- Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

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Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt -- Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

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Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation -- The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

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Trump says he does not want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation -- The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".

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Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in -- The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

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Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse -- A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

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Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool -- The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.

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Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case -- Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife.

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Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill -- Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

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As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way? -- Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.

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Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal -- While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.

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Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit -- Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

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Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover -- The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise -- The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

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Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge -- A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US

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Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president -- This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.

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Will Australia's social media ban actually work? -- Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

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Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port -- Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.

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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released -- The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

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Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

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Missing boy's case 'could not have been anticipated' -- Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, County Louth, in August 2024.

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'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine -- Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

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Israel receives coffin that Palestinian groups say contains Gaza hostage's body -- The remains, which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad say were found in northern Gaza, will be taken to Tel Aviv for forensic tests.

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Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze -- Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.

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Some Irish officers to get tasers in new six-month pilot scheme -- The six-month scheme, set to roll out in Dublin, Waterford and Kilkenny will see about 128 officers given the stunguns.

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