A U.S. congressional committee wants Prince Andrew to testify about Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam expressed interest in having Prince Andrew answer questions related to the case. Prince Andrew denies any involvement in Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes.
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A U.S. congressional committee is investigating how Jeffrey Epstein's case was handled.
The committee is considering formally inviting Prince Andrew to testify.
Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam discussed this interest in an interview.
The questions would relate to Epstein's involvement in sex trafficking.
Ghislaine Maxwell is also mentioned in the inquiry.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any connection to the crimes of Epstein and Maxwell.
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The article discusses musician Brandi Carlile's career and her role in helping music legend Joni Mitchell return to performing after a serious health issue. Carlile reflects on her journey from a challenging childhood to a successful career in music, highlighting significant collaborations and performances that shaped her path.
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Brandi Carlile played a big role in Joni Mitchell's return to music after a brain hemorrhage.
Carlile grew up in a remote area near Seattle and loved music from a young age.
She has worked with major artists like Elton John and contributed to a successful album with him.
Her performance at the 2019 Grammys was a turning point in her career.
Carlile organizes a music festival in Mexico and collaborates with famous musicians.
Her childhood experiences, including her sexuality, influenced her drive to seize opportunities in her career.
She has formed a country music group and worked with artists like Maren Morris and Tanya Tucker.
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President Donald Trump announced that he has ended trade negotiations with Canada. He claims this decision is due to a misleading advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. The situation raises economic tensions between the U.S. and Canada and relates to a Supreme Court case about presidential power over tariffs.
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President Trump declared trade talks with Canada are over.
He cited a controversial ad as the reason, which he claims featured false content using Ronald Reagan's image.
The ad reportedly cost $75,000 and was accused of using selective media to influence legal outcomes.
This development adds to economic tensions between the U.S. and Canada, two major trading allies.
The Supreme Court is set to examine presidential authority on tariffs, an issue tied to the decision.
The Ronald Reagan Foundation commented, saying the ad used selective audio and video.
The announcement was made on Truth Social, a network where Trump frequently posts updates.
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The reality TV show "The Traitors" has intense moments as participants face challenges and strategic decisions. Host Claudia Winkleman becomes frustrated with the "faithfuls," a group of contestants, for not identifying "traitors" among them. The episode includes a dramatic voting process and a return of the show's unique chessboard challenge.
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"The Traitors" is a reality TV show involving hidden traitors and faithfuls among the contestants.
Claudia Winkleman hosts the show and expressed frustration with the faithfulness of the contestants in this episode.
The episode featured a unique voting process called the "Chest of Chance" to decide a tie.
Actor Mark Bonnar was eliminated after choosing an empty chest during this decision.
The faithfuls team has not successfully identified any traitors for six episodes.
A special life-size chessboard challenge returned in this episode.
Comedian Alan Carr, a traitor, strategized with other traitors about future actions.
Nick Mohammed admitted sabotaging a game to help more faithfuls stay in the competition.
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A sophisticated poker scheme allegedly cheated celebrities and wealthy gamblers out of millions of dollars using advanced technology and secretive tactics. U.S. authorities say the scheme, linked to mafia crime families, involved rigged poker games and resulted in over 30 arrests. The investigation revealed that former NBA player Damon Jones and coach Chauncey Billups were involved in enticing victims to play these illegal games.
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The poker scheme allegedly used X-ray tables and high-tech glasses to cheat players.
Prosecutors say the scheme took at least $7 million from victims.
Over 30 people, including mafia members and sports figures, were arrested.
The operation involved organized crime families like Bonnano and Gambino.
NBA coach Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones were named as helpers in the scheme.
The operation used wireless technology and rigged shuffling machines to execute the scam.
The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a federal investigation leading to the arrests.
Profits from the scheme were allegedly laundered through cryptocurrency and shell companies.
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A report by the UK's Environmental Audit Committee warns that expanding airports could interfere with the UK's climate goals. Despite this, the government has approved more runways at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The expansions may lead to many more flights, raising concerns about meeting environmental targets.
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The UK plans to expand Heathrow and Gatwick airports with new runways.
A new runway at Gatwick could add 100,000 flights a year, and a third runway at Heathrow could add 276,000 flights annually.
The Environmental Audit Committee believes this could harm the UK's net zero climate goals unless decarbonization efforts in aviation accelerate.
The UK has legally binding targets to cut emissions and contribute to global climate goals.
The Department for Transport stated that airport expansion will only proceed if it aligns with climate obligations.
The UK government is expected to choose between two proposals for Heathrow expansion soon.
Technological solutions like sustainable aviation fuel are not yet widely used to help reduce emissions from flying.
Critics argue the government hasn't provided evidence that airport expansion will benefit the economy.
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EU leaders met to discuss financial support for Ukraine but did not approve using frozen Russian assets for this purpose due to objections from Belgium. The leaders agreed to explore other options to support Ukraine financially. A final decision is anticipated at the next summit in December.
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EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss funding Ukraine's needs during the conflict with Russia.
They considered using 140 billion euros from frozen Russian assets for a loan to Ukraine.
Belgium opposed the legal basis of using these assets, halting the current plan.
Euroclear, a Belgian financial group, manages the frozen assets.
These assets were frozen after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine started in 2022.
Russia called the idea of using these assets illegal and threatened retaliation.
EU leaders will explore other financial support options and decide more by December.
The EU announced new sanctions on Russian energy exports, including banning liquefied natural gas imports.
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Russia warns that some NATO countries, particularly Poland, may want to allow nuclear weapons on their territory, which could increase tensions. This concern comes amid NATO's military exercises and ongoing issues related to Ukraine and arms control agreements. President Trump delayed a meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss these matters.
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Russia claims Poland is seeking to have U.S. nuclear weapons on its land.
Russian spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says this could violate the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
A NATO exercise called "Steadfast Noon" involves 14 members and 60 aircraft, which Russia finds destabilizing.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister warns about potential conflict between nuclear countries.
President Trump postponed a meeting with President Putin about the Ukraine situation.
NATO says its nuclear exercises are necessary to maintain defenses.
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Many South Korean fishermen have been dying in recent years due to more dangerous sea conditions. The South Korean government and experts point to climate change as one of the reasons for these conditions. The warming seas are causing more intense storms and forcing fishermen to travel further for catches.
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In the past year, 164 people died or went missing in South Korean sea accidents, up 75% from the previous year.
Many of the incidents involve fishermen's boats capsizing due to bad weather.
Waters around Korea have warmed by 1.58°C since the late 1960s, more than twice the global average rise.
Warmer seas contribute to more intense storms, making fishing more dangerous.
Fishermen are traveling further out to sea to catch enough fish, increasing risk.
The South Korean government has launched an investigation into these accidents and identified climate change as a key factor.
The number of marine weather warnings increased by 65% from 2020 to 2024 near the Korean Peninsula.
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Israeli air strikes in eastern and southern Lebanon have killed four people, violating a ceasefire agreement. The strikes targeted areas linked to the Hezbollah group, and this continues the ongoing tensions in the region despite a truce.
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Israeli air strikes in Lebanon killed four people.
The strikes targeted areas in eastern and southern Lebanon.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health confirmed the deaths.
One strike killed two people in the mountainous eastern region.
Another strike killed two people in Arabsalim, southern Lebanon.
Israeli military stated they targeted Hezbollah sites, including a missile production site.
The conflict started in October 2023 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
A ceasefire was reached in November, but tensions remain high.
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President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies after canceling a meeting with President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war. The European Union has also introduced new measures targeting Russian oil and assets.
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President Trump sanctioned Russia's two biggest oil companies.
The action followed the cancellation of a summit with Russian President Putin.
The summit was supposed to discuss the Ukraine war.
The European Union announced its own measures against Russian oil and assets.
These moves are part of efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro suggested that suspending US aid might not affect the country much, but cutting military support could be significant. President Donald Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Colombia and had already halted some US funding. Despite tensions, military cooperation and intelligence sharing between the US and Colombia continue.
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said that losing US aid would not heavily impact Colombia, but losing military aid could cause problems.
President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Colombian goods and stopped some funding to the country.
Colombia was once a major recipient of US aid, which has decreased after USAID, a US humanitarian agency, was closed.
Military cooperation and intelligence sharing between the US and Colombia still happen despite funding cuts.
President Petro criticized US military actions in the Caribbean, which have increased regional tensions.
President Trump called Petro an "illegal drug leader," which Petro's government found offensive.
Colombia has recalled its ambassador from the US but continues diplomatic talks.
Colombia has made significant drug seizures, with 2,800 metric tonnes of cocaine seized in three years.
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The U.S. has increased its military presence near Venezuela, including warships and planes, aiming to pressure President Nicolás Maduro. This build-up is part of President Trump's strategy to challenge Maduro's leadership, although no direct invasion is expected. The U.S. does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's leader after disputed elections, and there are ongoing efforts to incentivize his removal through various means.
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The U.S. military has been deploying warships and planes near Venezuela for two months.
This deployment is the largest in the Caribbean Sea in decades.
The U.S. has launched strikes against Venezuelan vessels, accusing them of drug trafficking.
No evidence has been provided for the U.S.'s claims about these vessels.
President Trump authorized the CIA's involvement in Venezuela.
The U.S. increased a reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest to $50 million.
The U.S. does not acknowledge Maduro as the leader of Venezuela due to disputed elections.
Analysts suggest the Venezuelan military would play a key role in Maduro's potential ouster.
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Senate Foreign Relations Chair James Risch does not plan to hold oversight hearings on President Trump's boat strikes near Venezuela. The U.S. has hit nine boats, resulting in over 30 deaths, and the identities of those killed are unknown. Some senators, like Todd Young and Rand Paul, express the need for more information and oversight on these actions.
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James Risch, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has no current plans for hearings on boat strikes near Venezuela.
The U.S. has attacked nine vessels, resulting in more than 30 deaths with unknown identities.
President Trump authorized these strikes as part of anti-narcotics operations.
Senator Todd Young is concerned Congress is not being informed about the strategy.
Senator Rand Paul has been critical of the strikes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the situation with Senate Republicans in a closed meeting.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about the potential threat to American lives from drugs entering the U.S.
There are concerns about the operations possibly conflicting with the War Powers Act, which gives Congress authority over war declarations.
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A migrant who had been sent from the UK to France returned to the UK by a small boat. The UK Prime Minister stated that the man will be sent back to France quickly. This man, who claims to be an Iranian national, alleged he faced mistreatment in France.
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A migrant initially removed from the UK returned illegally by small boat.
The UK Prime Minister said the man's return to France will be expedited.
The migrant claims to be a victim of modern slavery by smugglers in France.
He was originally detained in the UK on August 6 and removed to France on September 19.
He returned to the UK on October 18.
More than 40 people have been removed from the UK to France under the same scheme since September.
France agreed to take back migrants from the UK if their asylum claims are not accepted, allowing the UK to accept genuine refugees in their place.
UK Home Office data shows 36,954 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boat in 2025, surpassing last year's total.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he will not give in to U.S. pressure after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russia's top oil companies. The sanctions are aimed at urging Russia to cease its military activities in Ukraine. The European Union also introduced new restrictions on Russian energy exports, further pressing Russia over the conflict.
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President Trump sanctioned Russia’s largest oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, to pressure Russia for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The sanctions threaten foreign banks that continue dealings with these Russian companies.
The European Union banned imports of Russian liquefied natural gas as part of their new sanctions.
Putin dismissed the sanctions as "unfriendly" but believes they won't heavily impact Russia's economy.
Trump has changed his stance multiple times on the Ukraine conflict and proposed "freezing" the war with a ceasefire.
An in-person meeting between Trump and Putin was canceled, but the White House stated future talks could occur if positive outcomes are assured.
Trump hinted at sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, which Zelenskyy hoped to secure but left Washington without a deal.
Putin warned that supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons would lead to serious Russian retaliation.
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Jeremy Mogford and Sarah Pickering have been charged with the murder of Mogford's 100-year-old mother, Pamela Mogford, who died in February 2022. The case is ongoing, and both appeared in court via video link. They have been released on bail and will return to court in March.
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Jeremy Mogford, a hotelier from Oxford, is charged with the murder of his mother.
Sarah Pickering, from Guildford, is also charged in connection with the case.
Pamela Mogford died on February 15, 2022, in Buckinghamshire.
Both individuals face charges of murder and attempted murder.
They appeared at Oxford Crown Court via video link.
Bogford claims his mother died of old age, calling the accusation "nonsense."
Mr. Mogford operates several hotels and restaurants in Oxford.
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Rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been charged after a fatal hit-and-run accident in London. He is accused of dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old man.
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Ghetts, a rapper and songwriter, faces charges for causing injury after a crash.
The incident happened in Ilford, northeast London, on October 18.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, died in the hospital on the day Ghetts appeared in court.
The charge may be updated to causing death by dangerous driving at a later court date.
Ghetts is currently held in custody and will appear in court again on October 27.
The police are looking for witnesses to the crash.
Ghetts is known for his music and collaborations with artists like Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.
He has been awarded for his contributions to British black culture, including the Mobo Pioneer Award in 2024.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to a friendly bet on the World Series baseball games between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Carney mentioned that President Trump has not yet responded to the challenge. The event takes place amid ongoing trade discussions between Canada and the U.S.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney challenged President Trump to a bet on the World Series.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are the teams involved in the series.
Carney jokingly suggested that Trump is "afraid to make a bet."
The Blue Jays represent Canada's sole Major League Baseball team.
There are ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.
President Trump has previously threatened Canada with tariffs.
Relations have been improving as Carney works on finalizing a trade deal with the U.S.
Newsweek contacted both the White House and Canadian Prime Minister's office for comments.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes recent U.S. air strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The strikes, part of a campaign against illegal drug and arms transport, have been criticized by several Latin American leaders. Tensions between Mexico and the U.S. have risen, partly due to economic pressures and policies from President Donald Trump.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico disagrees with U.S. air strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The air strikes are aimed at combating illegal drug and arms transport.
Since September 2, the strikes have killed at least 37 people.
President Trump has pressured Mexico to control immigration and drug trafficking.
In response to U.S. demands, Mexico deployed 10,000 National Guard soldiers to its border.
A 25% tariff on Mexican exports to the U.S. was implemented, adding economic strain.
Trump has considered labeling Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Mexican banks were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for alleged drug money laundering.
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