New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Woody Allen
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba
Firms with ties to Cuba are getting a larger share of Venezuelan oil exports, as the island’s security agents boost President Nicolás Maduro’s defenses.
House Republicans release last-minute healthcare plan as expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies looms - live
The 111-page proposal focuses on efforts to expand access to employer-sponsored health insurance plans and clamp down on so-called pharmacy benefit managersThe admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America will retire two years early, AP reports, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.Three US officials and two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Admiral Alvin Holsey was pushed out by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Two officials said Hegseth had grown frustrated with Southern Command as he sought to flex US military operations and planning in the region. Continue reading...
An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.
From toxic soil and industrial standoffs, Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel finally emerges for motorists to use on Sunday
Consisting of 6.8km of tunnels and 9.2km of elevated roads, the project will provide a new river crossing and an alternative to the West Gate BridgeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter years of delays, cost overruns and the discovery of toxic soil that triggered a legal battle, Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel will finally open on Sunday.The $10.2bn project, consisting of 6.8km of tunnels and 9.2km of elevated roads, will provide a new river crossing and act as an alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Continue reading...
Behind the Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Daring Escape to Oslo
An American firm with experience in special operations spirited María Corina Machado, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, out of the country in a secretive land, sea and air operation.
New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on ‘your terms’
Journalist told late financier he should 'get ahead' of bad publicity as he faced sex abuse allegations, emails reveal.
As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.
Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $7.2bn injection as Australians rush to take up discount
Chris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDiscounts for larger systems will be wound back under a popular home battery scheme as the program’s budget is tripled.The federal subsidy, which has been in place for five months, will get a generous top-up to $7.2bn across four years after initially being earmarked to cost $2.3bn, the energy minister, Chris Bowen, said. Continue reading...
Ukrainians, Worrying More About Power Cuts, See U.S. Peace Push as Just Noise
Many understand the dance their leaders must perform to appease President Trump. But that doesn’t make them any less weary of the rounds and rounds of talks.