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US government accused of major 'cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims
Democrats have accused US President Donald Trump's administration of the "largest government cover-up in modern history".
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How Bill and Hillary Clinton are preparing for their Epstein depositions
1:33 pm todayA quarter-century after leaving the White House, the Clintons are hours away from testifying.
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Xi's military purges could hinder China's ability to fight
6:52 am todayA report found that 36 generals and lieutenant generals have been officially purged since 2022, while another 65 officers are listed as missing or potentially…
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Cuban forces kill four attempting to 'infiltrate' island on Florida speedboat
3:16 pm todaySix people were also hurt in an exchange of fire off the coast, Cuba's interior ministry says.
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Video shows Perth doctor's reckless driving before horror crash
1:43 pm todayRhys Bellinge's "entitled, callous" behaviour killed Elizabeth Pearce and ruined lives, a court heard.
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'It was sadistic': Man walks free after video of homophobic attack on teen in Sydney
11:21 am todayA suspected serial violent homophobe linked to an Islamic State terrorist network has walked free on probation after pleading guilty to a brutal snuff-video-style gay bashing.
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
5:08 am todayThe billionare has told staff he had affairs with two Russian women, but denied involvement crimes.
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Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent
10:45 am todayThe Independent's Simon Calder says the impact is causing consternation, upset, and expense as reality hits home. Audio
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FBI obtained Kash Patel's phone records during Biden administration
10:48 am todayThe current FBI director portrayed the seizing of his phone records as an example of overreach by unelected government officials under Biden.
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Trump the showman distracts from all that was riding on his State of the Union speech
6:40 am todayAnalysis: His record-setting marathon was notable for its (relative) discipline. He (mostly) stuck to the script and the message.
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Two charged over alleged abduction, death of Sydney grandfather
Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in the early hours of 13 February in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
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BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over BAFTA racial slur
7:14 am todayTourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is "deeply mortified" after shouting the N-word at the ceremony.
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Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal
7:57 am todayIn November, Summers said he was "deeply ashamed" about his relationship with Epstein.
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Hope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 40
7:56 am todayThe worst-hit city was Juiz da Fora, where 34 people were killed, while nearby Uba saw six deaths, according to the latest official tally from rescue services.
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Heathrow set to lose status as Europe's busiest airport
7:18 am today"I would definitely expect maybe that to happen this year, maybe next year," Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said.
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Trump briefly lays out case for possible attack on Iran
4:58 am todayUnited States President Donald Trump said he would not allow the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon
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Tech company Nvidia posts $113 billion revenue as AI boom rolls on
11:56 am todayNvidia has reported blockbuster quarterly results that blew past Wall Street expectations, as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence chips showed no sign of cooling.
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Record number of journalists, media workers killed in 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists said Israel was responsible for most of those killed, and at least 47 journalists worldwide were deliberately targeted.
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Mandelson's arrest followed 'baseless suggestion' he planned to leave UK - lawyers
4:58 am todayBritain's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has faced scrutiny over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
25 Feb 2026A lot has changed since US President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago.
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Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’
25 Feb 2026Last year's "heist of the century" saw NZ$173m worth of crown jewels stolen.
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Trump accuser interviews appear to be missing from Epstein files
25 Feb 2026Dozens of FBI witness interviews are missing from the massive trove of files released.
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'You wanna be gay?': Sydney teens bashed on camera in IS-inspired attacks
25 Feb 2026James, 16, screams as a pack of black-clad figures drag him to the ground and stomp his head while an attacker films on his phone.
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UK police end search of Andrew's Berkshire property
25 Feb 2026The former British prince was released last Thursday, pending further investigation, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Two arrested in alleged kidnapping murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather
25 Feb 2026The 85-year-old was abducted from his home in Sydney's North Ryde on February 13 in a case of mistaken identity.
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Four things to watch in Trump's State of the Union
25 Feb 2026A lot has changed since US President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago. Audio
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What people with tourette’s want you to know
25 Feb 2026The condition has become even more public after a man shouted expletives at the Baftas.
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Tourists stranded in Mexico amid 'really scary' cartel violence
25 Feb 2026The killing of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes set off a wave of retaliatory violence from his gunmen.
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