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US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The inspector general at the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is opening an investigation into whether the agency is complying with a law passed by Congress forcing the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
US President Donald Trump has said next week's state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK.
Oil rises as investors remain wary US-Iran ceasefire will open supply flow
Oil prices rose on Thursday amid investors' concerns that supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts that the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold, and as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains restricted.
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The UK government has eased strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries amid rising prices.
U.S. to test $750 fee for faster visa interviews
The U.S. Department of State plans to launch a pilot program that would allow some visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for a faster interview appointment. Under a temporary rule scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, eligible applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas could secure an interview appointment w...
Viktor Orbán’s Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
What Viktor Orbán did for the last 16 years in power was "an experiment" - but even he didn't know what to call it. "Illiberal democracy" sounded too negative.
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for foreign policy after the religious leader criticised Trump's foreign and immigration policies.
Chick-fil-A franchisee sued by US government for religious discrimination
The US government is suing a Chick-fil-A franchisee for allegedly denying an employee's request to take Saturdays off work for religious reasons.
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
A Trump-backed challenger has defeated a two-term Republican senator who voted to convict the president at his 2021 impeachment trial.
Tributes flow after Australian shark attack victim named as father-of-two
Tributes have flowed for an Australian father-of-two who was killed after a shark attack on Saturday in Western Australia (WA).
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Swatch stores in Manchester and Liverpool were shut for a second day after queues built up again, with shoppers keen to buy a new £335 pocket watch.
Oil prices rise after Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ on Iran peace talks
Oil prices rose on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled.