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Justice Department Publishes Limited Documents The US Justice Department released thousands of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, a move intended to increase transparency about the late financier’s criminal activities and connections to influential figures. Many images show former President Bill Clinton, drawing renewed attention, though lawmakers insist the release remains incomplete. Democrats quickly criticised the administration, accusing it of withholding key evidence, while the Justice Department promised additional documents in the coming weeks. The initial release includes photographs, call logs, court records, and other investigative files, many heavily redacted, reflecting years of pressure from Congress and the public…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The bout ranked among the most lopsided contests in modern boxing. Paul spent much of the fight retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement and caution rather than offense. Joshua grew increasingly irritated by the lack of engagement. The former two-time world champion finally asserted control in the fifth round. Joshua closed the distance and dropped Paul twice. The sequence underlined the vast gap in experience and power. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Joshua then landed a clean and heavy right hand.…

High in the Peloponnese mountains, Greece’s hardy fir forests are dying in large numbers – even in areas untouched by fire. Researchers say a dangerous combination of prolonged drought, declining snow cover and insect infestations is pushing the usually resilient trees beyond their limits. Forest scientist Dimitrios Avtzis was sent to assess damage after a routine spring wildfire, but quickly realised something was wrong. Vast areas of fir trees were dead or dying where flames had never reached. “The scale of the damage was profound,” he said, prompting him to alert authorities immediately. Wildfires have long shaped Greek ecosystems, but…

Late on Thursday night, EU leaders finally acknowledged that their most daring financial plan for Ukraine had collapsed. They had spent months debating an unprecedented proposal to use frozen Russian central bank assets to issue a zero-interest reparations loan. Supporters hailed the idea as morally compelling and strategically bold, while critics warned it carried legal uncertainties, financial risks, and political liabilities. As the process reached its climax, hesitation replaced ambition, and leaders retreated from untested financial territory. Instead of moving forward with the risky plan, governments chose a familiar and safer solution. The European Union will now raise €90 billion…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to continue TikTok operations in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the deal in a memo to employees on Thursday. The agreement reshapes ownership of the American business and blocks an impending ban. Joint Venture Hands Control to Investors The new structure gives outside investors 50% ownership of TikTok’s United States operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati investment firm MGX lead the group. Shou Zi Chew explained the arrangement in an internal message. The deal is scheduled to close on 22 January. Company leaders said the move…

About one in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and over may have brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a large new population-based study. The findings are not a diagnosis but suggest more than 1 million older people could meet NHS criteria for anti-amyloid treatments, far higher than previous estimates of 70,000. Researchers analysed blood samples from nearly 11,500 randomly selected people using a p-tau217 biomarker test that can detect Alzheimer’s-related changes early. Published in Nature, the study found these changes become more common with age, rising from under 8% in people in their 50s and 60s…

Across Europe, airport and airline workers are walking out in protest of low pay and poor working conditions.Unions have described employer behavior as unfair, even “Grinch-style,” taking advantage of staff goodwill during the busy Christmas season. These strikes often coincide with peak travel periods, increasing pressure on employers and drawing public attention.Many workers believe that striking during the festive season gives them the best chance to win higher wages and improved conditions.Some strikes are scheduled months in advance, giving travelers a heads-up, while others appear at the last minute, causing sudden disruption.Passengers are advised to double-check travel plans and stay…

The Trump administration announced a weapons sale to Taiwan worth about $11bn. The package includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and multiple missile systems. US officials shared details late Wednesday. Congress must approve the deal before it moves forward. The administration framed the sale as a security measure. This deal marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to office in January. The administration continues to expand defence cooperation with Taipei. Officials described the package as a response to rising regional threats. The sale significantly upgrades Taiwan’s military capabilities. China maintains pressure on Taiwan China views Taiwan…

A carnivorous pitcher plant has been found to lace its sugary nectar with a powerful nerve toxin that helps incapacitate and kill its prey. The plant, Nepenthes khasiana, oozes sweet nectar along the rim of its pitcher-shaped traps, attracting insects such as ants. Researchers discovered the nectar contains isoshinanolone, a toxic nerve agent that disrupts the insects’ nervous systems, causing sluggish movement, muscle weakness and excessive grooming before they eventually fall into the pitcher or die. The nectar also includes water-absorbing sugars that make the rim extremely slippery, increasing the likelihood that drugged insects slide into the digestive fluids below.…

France’s Interior Ministry suffered a cyberattack that lasted several days, targeting its internal email accounts, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed. The ministry, which employs nearly 300,000 people at its Place Beauvau headquarters, quickly detected the intrusion and began assessing its impact. Nuñez emphasized that while the attack was serious, authorities acted promptly, and security teams mobilized immediately to contain the breach. The incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on government institutions and the challenges of protecting sensitive information in a digital age. How Attackers Gained Access According to Nuñez, hackers gained entry by compromising several professional email inboxes and…