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    The Trump administration is withdrawing some 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, although about 2000 agents will stay in place.

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    The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison.

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    The Jeffrey Epstein files will remain online after victims of the disgraced financier yesterday said the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) had committed to "expeditiously" scrubbing their...

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    Andrew out of palatial Windsor home

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his palatial home, a royal source has confirmed, after new damaging revelations about his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal

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    Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal

    An Australian Far-right extremist has been jailed for one month after losing an appeal against his Nazi salute conviction.

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    Police investigating Mandelson over Epstein leaks

    A police investigation has begun into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US over alleged misconduct in public office, after claims he leaked market-sensitive info to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges

    Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

    Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges

    The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence but admitted to some lesser charges on the first day of his trial.

    Allegations untrue: Gaiman

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    Allegations untrue: Gaiman

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    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Bill and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Reuters

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

     Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

    The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.

    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

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    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

    A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.

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    Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy

    Latino rap star Bad Bunny has won the top Grammy prize - a first for a Spanish-language album, edging out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga.

    Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41

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    Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41

    An 18-year-old injured in the New Year bar fire in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana has died, Swiss authorities said.

    Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports

    Peter Mandelson says he doesn't want to  cause "further embarrassment" to the Labour Party. ...

    Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports

    Former British govt minister Peter Mandelson has reportedly resigned as a member of the Labour Party after new reports of his ties with disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

    More than 30 killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

    Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike yesterday, in Gaza City. Photo: Reuters

    More than 30 killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

    Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday with some of its most intense airstrikes since the October ceasefire, killing more than 30 people including three girls from one family, in attacks on houses, tents and a police station.

    Epstein files: New Andrew images prompt response from PM

    Epstein files: New Andrew images prompt response from PM

    British PM Keir Starmer says the former Prince Andrew should testify before a US congressional committee, following new revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

    More than 3 million pages of Epstein files released

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    More than 3 million pages of Epstein files released

    The US Justice Department has published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including numerous references to Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Donald Trump, among others.
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