The Latest Breaking News from Epstein

The whistleblower’s allegations are so highly classified that documents are being kept locked in a safe and the complaint still hasn’t been shared with Congress

Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah had US President Donald Trump threatening a lawsuit over his Epstein Island joke during the event on Sunday. The POTUS called the comedian "talentless" while also calling the ceremony "unwatchable."

NEWS ANALYSIS: The scandal has echoes of the Christopher Pincher affair that finished off Boris Johnson, writes political editor David Maddox

ASK ME ANYTHING: In a recent Q&A with Independent readers, chief political commentator John Rentoul argues that Labour’s internal turmoil under Keir Starmer reflects a deeper crisis of discipline and direction that could hand the political initiative to Nigel Farage

Rapper Nicki Minaj has launched a furious social media outburst after being mocked during the Grammy Awards

Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party over Epstein ‘furore’ Trump threatens legal action against ‘pathetic’ Trevor Noah Justin Bieber among celebrities to wear ‘ICE out’ pins at Grammys Luke Littler hailed ‘greatest ever’ after fourth major title win Urgent warning over…

The Grammy Awards featured memorable performances, including Bruno Mars and Rosé kicking off the night with their high energy hit “APT.”

President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah for defamation after Noah joked during the Grammy Awards that Trump visited Epstein Island with Bill Clinton. Trump vehemently denied the accusation on Truth Social, calling Noah a "talentless dope" and vowing to send his lawyers after him.

U.S. futures and Asian shares are lower after a retreat on Wall Street

Hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, Trevor Noah poked fun at stars but went light on politics

Melania did not appear among guests at the president’s Palm Beach estate for Dan Scavino’s wedding