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Former president Clinton to be questioned by US Congress over Epstein files

As a Congressional investigation into connections with Jeffrey Epstein gathers momentum, United States lawmakers turn their attention to former president Bill Clinton on Friday, a day after his wife Hillary, former US secretary of state, appeared before the House Oversight Committee.

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Starmer will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee confirmed in a statement that its members had met with Cabinet Office officials earlier on Thursday morning

The Independent UK

Starmer cannot block release of Mandelson documents, officials say

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How debt relief for developing countries could help reverse the devastating consequences of UK aid cuts

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: New analysis finds that debt relief for developing countries – which the UK could play a key role in orchestrating – could more than offset the impact of UK aid cuts. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

US lawmakers ask Mandelson to testify to Congress over Epstein relationship

Letter says it is clear the former US ambassador ‘holds critical information’ for their investigation into Epstein

The Guardian - UK

'Prepared to speak honestly if ...': Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions; sets condition for Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence, invoked her Fifth Amendment right before the House Oversight Committee, declining to answer questions. Her lawyer stated she would testify about President Trump and Clinton's innocence if granted clemency, citing a pending habeas petition and claims of an unfair trial.

The Times of India

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell declines House testimony, seeks Trump clemency

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, refused to answer questions from a House Oversight Committee. She invoked her Fifth Amendment right, stating she would only speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump. Maxwell's lawyer indicated she is prepared to share "unfiltered truth" if clemency is…

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Westminster committee urges Government to formally name Stakeknife

The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

MPs warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if UK does not pause aid cuts

In a report contributed to by The Independent, parliament’s international development select committee says the planned cuts are too deep and being pushed through too quickly

The Independent UK

Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill

Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.

Roll Call

Starmer faces backlash as Labour blocks Burnham by-election bid

A 10-strong group from Labour’s National Executive Committee, including the Prime Minister himself, voted to deny Mr Burnham permission to stand.

Evening Standard

Committee ‘not convinced’ FOI reform Bill will work in practice

The Bill was lodged by MSP Katy Clark in June 2025.

The Independent UK

Judicial Misconduct or Impeachment Based On The Merits Of a Decision

Could a Judicial Council take away all of a judge's cases based on the merits of a decision? Could Congress delegate this power of stealth impeachment?

Reason

Donald Trump grins like a 5yo as he gets a second-hand Nobel Peace Prize, but the Nobel Committee soon wipes it off his face

Donald Trump finally got his hands on a Nobel Peace Prize. Not his Nobel Peace Prize or the one awarded to him. But one he accepted anyway.

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New alcohol advice emerged from competing forces, Hill pushback

Tucked into new dietary guidelines is a small but key change regarding alcohol intake — “consume less alcohol for overall better health.”

The Guardian - US

The Republicans’ latest Clinton stunt will not work

Focusing on the ex-president won’t distract Americans from the Trump administration’s foot-dragging on the Epstein files

Evening Standard

Police chief admits misleading MPs in Maccabi Tel Aviv hearing after using AI tool

West Midland Police’s chief constable Craig Guildford said an error arose from the use of the artificial intelligence tool Microsoft Co Pilot

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands police commissioner criticises MPs for bias against chief constable

Exclusive: Simon Foster is the man responsible for deciding if Craig Guildford should be fired over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

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House panel to seek contempt of Congress against Bill Clinton

The Oversight chairman said action is expected next week after the former president did not show up for a deposition about Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Trump to Meet Machado to Accept a Nobel Prize That The Committee Insists He Has No Legal Right to Own

Trump is set to meet Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado amid his intention to accept her award, but the Nobel Committee states the prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked under any circumstances.

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Is India’s environment minister lying about the new definition of the Aravallis?

The #SaveAravalli campaign stands out in an unexpected way. At a time when most protests against the government are quickly branded “anti-national” or dismissed as the work of “Urban Naxals,” that script hasn’t been rolled out here.

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Senators press FCC's Carr in wake of Kimmel controversy - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Committee Democrats pushed Carr over comments that appeared to threaten local TV affiliates' licenses.

International Business Times UK

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith Accused of Manipulating Crime Data to Hide Rising Violence, House Report Reveals

A House Oversight Committee report alleges that Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to manipulate crime data, misleading the public and prompting calls for leadership change.

The Independent UK

Trump says new Epstein photos are ‘no big deal’ but claims he hasn’t seen them: Live updates

The U.S. House Oversight Committee Democrats has received 95,000 photos from the Epstein estate, with two tranches posted online Friday

The Guardian - US

House Democrats release Epstein photos with Trump, Bannon, Clinton and others

Notable figures in batch of images include Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Woody Allen and Bill Gates

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