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Ghislaine Maxwell is seen watching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lying across the laps of several women whose identities have been protected.

Andrew caught lying across women in new Epstein pics

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A trove of fresh Epstein file images feature well known names including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson.

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The United States has launched an attack on suspected ISIS sites in Syria.

‘Avenge’: US strike against ISIS targets in Syria

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The United States began major airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s vow to avenge the deaths of two US Army soldiers.

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Bill Clinton featured in several photos in the latest Esptein files release.

Clinton pictured in hot tub as US release 3965 Epstein files

The release of the Epstein files follows months of rebellion by Donald Trump's supporters over his administration's reluctance to make the records public.

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Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

Why the White House is a lost cause

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

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President Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting over comparisons with The Hunger Games.

Trump roasted for ripping off Hunger Games for new event

Donald Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting online, with speculation he ripped the idea from dystopian blockbuster Hunger Games.

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The US' arms sale to Taiwan covers eight items, including ?HIMARS rocket systems. (AP PHOTO)

US greenlights $16.8b arms package for Taiwan amid China tension

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $16.8 billion.

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Donald Trump has boasted of his what he sees as his achievements during his first year in office. (AP PHOTO)

‘Hottest country’: Trump hails victory on economy and war

US President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

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It is unclear how the US will enforce the blockade on oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)

Venezuelan navy now escorting ships after US blockade threat

The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.

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Ms Wiles described the teetotalling president as having “an alcoholic’s personality” and an eye for vengeance against perceived enemies.

Trusted Trump insider reveals he ‘has an alcoholic’s personality’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has given a frank assessment of Donald Trump's closest aides and says the president 'has an alcoholic's personality'.

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US President Donald Trump is cutting off Venezuela from sanctioned oil.

‘Total and complete blockade’: Trump’s massive crackdown

US President Donald Trump has announced an enormous blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, confirming that Venezuela is now ‘surrounded’ by an armada of US war ships. 

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President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a “malicious depiction” of him in a Panorama documentary.

Trump sues BBC for $7.5 billion over ‘malicious’ documentary

Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking at least $5 billion in damages.

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In an image provided by Vantor, the crude oil tanker Skipper passes near Guadeloupe in the Caribbean two days after it was seized by the US military.

Behind the seized Venezuelan tanker, Cuba’s secret lifeline

An oil tanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil was seized by the United States as tension with Venezuela rise. New documents suggest the ship has a long, dark history.

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The House Oversight Committee released new photos from Epstein’s estate on December 12, 2025 showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and billionaire Richard Branson. (Photo courtesy of the House Oversight Committee via Sipa USA) *** Press photos for editorial use only (excluding books or photo books). May not be relicensed or sold. Mandatory Credit ***

‘No big deal’: Trump plays down fresh Epstein pics

A White House spokesperson has accused Democrats of ‘selectively releasing cherry-picked photos with random redactions to try and create a false narrative’.

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The House Oversight Committee has released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate showing Donald Trump among other powerful men.

Trump, Clinton feature in new release of Epstein photos

THE NEW YORK TIMES: New images from the estate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein highlight his ties to celebrities, financiers and other powerful men, including Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton.

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The Trump Administration plans to seize the oil aboard a tanker captured off Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for ‘sanctioned oil,’ the White House says.

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