Summary
Several newspapers report on two major stories. First Lady Melania Trump spoke out against links to Jeffrey Epstein, urging Congress to let Epstein's victims testify. Additionally, there are concerns about Russian ships in the English Channel, with claims of Russia conducting a secret submarine operation in UK waters.
Key Facts
- Melania Trump denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the connections false.
- Melania urged Congress to let Epstein's victims provide testimony to uncover the truth.
- Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, passed through the English Channel.
- The UK Defence Secretary claimed the Russian operation aimed to spy on underwater cables.
- The Russian embassy in London dismissed the UK's allegations about the submarines.
- Over 300 deaths were reported in Lebanon following an Israeli attack amid a fragile ceasefire.
- Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- OpenAI paused its project in the UK, reportedly due to high energy costs.
