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Newly released Epstein email appears to confirm photo of Virginia Giuffre, former prince Andrew
Ten months after Virginia Giuffre's death by suicide, a newly released email appears to support her claims that she met and posed for a photograph with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say they're taking ransom note seriously
Investigators believe the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, officials in Arizona said Thursday.
Trump administration moves to end job protections for about 50,000 federal workers
The Donald Trump administration on Thursday finalized its overhaul of the U.S. government's civil service system, according to a government statement, which would give the president the power to hire and fire an estimated 50,000 career federal employees.
Hospital attack kills 22 in southern Sudan as famine threatens more of war-torn Darfur region
Famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region, a global hunger monitoring group said Thursday as an attack by paramilitary forces on a military hospital in the country's south killed 22 people, including the hospital's director and three members of its medical staff.
U.S., Russia agree to re-establish military-to-military dialogue after 4-year pause
The U.S. and Russia has agreed to re-establish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine.
British PM Starmer apologizes for appointing Mandelson, but says diplomat lied about Epstein ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday and said he was sorry for having appointed Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador, who was a close friend of the late sex offender.
Mexican authorities seeking to speak with Canadian mining firm over kidnapped employees
The attorney general for the Mexican state of Sinaloa says she wants to speak with officials from a Canadian mining firm whose employees were kidnapped by a suspected faction of the Sinaloa cartel.
Accused in fatal shooting of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., faces new terrorism charges
A man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C. last yearwas indicted on four additional counts of terrorism, according to a new indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday.
How the Epstein files unravelled a senior British politician's career — and now threaten PM Starmer's job
As the U.K.'s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister's judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest drop revealed more details about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.
Civil rights lawyer says Trump officials couldn’t break her spirit, so they doctored her photo instead
Minnesota civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was shocked when she learned the White House had posted an altered photo of her appearing to sob during her arrest when, in fact, she was calm and poised.
54 bodies, 66 boxes of remains released by Israel, Gaza Health Ministry says
In an unexpected move Wednesday, the Gaza Health Ministry said it received 54 unidentified bodies from Israel along with 66 boxes containing the remains of Palestinians believed to have been killed during the two-year war with Hamas. Health officials in Gaza say they are beginning the work of identifying the remains.
U.S. Supreme Court green lights California pro-Democrat redistricting voting map
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed California on Wednesday to use a new electoral map designed to give Democrats five more congressional seats, improving the party's chances of regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives from President Donald Trump's Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Man convicted of trying to kill Donald Trump on his Florida golf course gets life in prison
The man convicted of trying to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison, after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice care. An exact cause of death was not provided.
Washington Post staff laid off while in Milan still hope to find beauty in the Olympics
In the last hours before these Olympics begin, and the flame is lit, and the cheering starts, a smaller, sad drama played out in a little white box of an office in the Main Media Centre in Milan. A sign on the door read: The Washington Post.
Tate McRae receives backlash for supporting Team USA in NBC Olympics ad
Canadians took to social media to share their disappointment about the Calgary-born-and-raised singer promoting the American Olympic team.
Washington Post to lay off a third of staff in newsroom and other departments
The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow to one of journalism's legendary brands.
Coach of Lindsey Vonn says 'no doubt' injured skier will race in Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American ski star, is optimistic she can compete in the Olympic women's downhill on Sunday in Italy despite a ruptured ligament in her left knee.
U.S. border czar says about 700 federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota
Donald Trump's administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, where two local residents were fatally shot last month by federal officers, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
Attacks on civilians in central and northern Nigeria kill nearly 200
Nearly 200 people have been killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, a local lawmaker, residents and police said on Wednesday, as security forces searched for survivors and chased the attackers.
Son of late dictator Gadhafi killed in Libya
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya's late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.
Fears mount that Trump administration could meddle in U.S. elections
Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that could determine which party controls Congress.
Thousands of Epstein files taken down after some survivors' names and nude photos found
Lawyers for dozens of alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein immediately noted that, despite the U.S. Department of Justice's promises, some of its published records contained the names or other identifying information of many women who accused Epstein of sex trafficking, abuse and other crimes.
Renee Good's brothers mourn loss of 'beautiful American'
The brothers of Renee Good, one of two U.S. citizens killed by federal immigration officers, called on Congress to do something about the violence on American streets as a result of widespread deportation efforts.
Doberman pinscher Penny wins the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, capturing the U.S. dog show's most coveted prize.
Iranian doctor describes treating patients during protest crackdown
A doctor describes treating patients in Iran during the regime's violent crackdown on nationwide protests, telling CBC's Margaret Evans the scenes were extremely horrifying' - details that have largely been masked by a government-imposed internet blackout in the country.
French police raid X offices as they investigate Elon Musk's social media platform and AI chatbot Grok
French prosecutors raided the Paris offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned X's billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning.
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U.S. shoots down Iranian drone it claims 'aggressively approached' aircraft carrier
A U.S. navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, threatening to ramp up tensions as the Trump administration warns of possible military action to get Iran to the negotiating table.
Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro replaces Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. The move comes as legacy studios stumble through a precarious time for Hollywood.
Inside Cortina's Olympic Village: A snowy haven for hundreds of athletes
Athletes at the Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village on Tuesday chatted at an outdoor coffee stand, traded their unique national team pins and took in the atmosphere of the Dolomites as snow steadily fell.
How much $$$ will Milano-Cortina 2026 tickets cost you?
If you're planning on attending a medal game for Olympic hockey at the Milano-Cortina Olympics there are still tickets available as of now. Just don't expect them to come cheap.
IN PHOTOS | Inside Milano-Cortina's Olympic Village
Media on Tuesday got to check out the Olympic Village - the temporary home for over 1,500 Olympic athletes, coaches and team members during the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games.
Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern
If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But knitted protest headwear has a new look in 2026, thanks to the popularity of a red "melt the ICE" hat pattern shared online by a yarn shop in the suburbs of Minneapolis.
U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn confident she will compete in Olympics despite 'ruptured' ACL
Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.
Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump
A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback.
Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.
Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the U.S.
Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.
Clintons appear ready to testify in Congress about Jeffrey Epstein after contempt threat
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a staffer said on Monday.
Rape trial begins in Oslo for son of Norway's crown princess
The trial of the son of Norway's crown princess, on charges that include rape, started on Tuesday, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family's image.
Why was Jeffrey Epstein allowed into Canada in 2014?
Nearly six years after pleading guilty to a crime that should have made him inadmissible, Jeffrey Epstein visited Canada, and federal government officials are providing no answers about why he was allowed into the country.
BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes
BetMGM said on Monday it is updating its terms of service to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes, a move the U.S. sports-betting operator framed as part of a broader push on sports integrity and player safety.
Melania documentary: Bold or just bad?
Andrew Chang explains the critical and box office response to the documentary film of the United States First Lady Melania Trump.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
Body cameras being immediately issued to ICE agents in Minneapolis
Every U.S. Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday.
U.S. judge grants asylum to Chinese whistleblower who got scooped up in ICE raid
A Chinese whistleblower fled to the U.S. with footage of detention camps and requested asylum, only to be arrested by ICE agents and face deportation to Uganda. Now, five years after his saga began, his asylum claim has been granted.
Arizona police suspect Today show host's mother taken from home against her will
Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will, and the sheriff said Monday it's imperative she's found soon because she could die without her medication.
NASA's moon rocket experiences fuel leak during critical test ahead of launch
NASA ran into a leak while fuelling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
Olympic appeal for U.S. skeleton racer who accused Canada of sabotage is outside jurisdiction: sports court
U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's last chance to make the Olympic field may have been lost Monday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying it lacks the jurisdiction to change the result of a race that could have earned her a berth in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
IN PHOTOS | Best of Westminster Kennel Club dog show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions.
Trump says he'll lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and stopping its purchases of Russian oil.
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