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Virginia Giuffre’s Posthumous Memoir Alleges Abuse, Epstein Orgies, and Sexual Encounters With Prince Andrew
Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault and became one of the most visible survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, describes in a newly released posthumous memoir years of violence, humiliation, and fear that she "might die a sex slave." 
Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault and became one of the most visible survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, describes in a newly released posthumous memoir years of violence, humiliation, and fear that she "might die a sex slave." -
Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Gas Plant Forces Kazakhstan to Cut Output by Up to 30%
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Orenburg gas processing plant has forced neighboring Kazakhstan to slash output at one of its largest oil and gas fields by as much as 30%, marking one of Kyiv's deepest strikes yet into Russian territory and disrupting regional energy supply chains. The strike coincided with President Donald Trump's latest remarks suggesting that Ukraine "may have to give up land for peace," signaling renewed debate over how the war might end after nearly four years. 
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Orenburg gas processing plant has forced neighboring Kazakhstan to slash output at one of its largest oil and gas fields by as much as 30%, marking one of Kyiv's deepest strikes yet into Russian territory and disrupting regional energy supply chains. The strike coincided with President Donald Trump's latest remarks suggesting that Ukraine "may have to give up land for peace," signaling renewed debate over how the war might end after nearly four years. -
Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire 'Still in Place', Suggests 'Rebels' Behind Attack on Israeli Troops
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza remained in effect despite a new round of Israeli strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians and renewed accusations of violations by both Israel and Hamas. The violence, centered around the southern city of Rafah, marked the most serious test yet for the truce, which went into effect on October 10. 
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza remained in effect despite a new round of Israeli strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians and renewed accusations of violations by both Israel and Hamas. The violence, centered around the southern city of Rafah, marked the most serious test yet for the truce, which went into effect on October 10. -
Polish Court Blocks Extradition of Ukrainian Nord Stream Suspect to Germany, Orders Immediate Release
A Polish court has ruled against extraditing a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, a decision that could strain relations between Warsaw and Berlin and complicate the ongoing investigation into one of Europe's most politically charged acts of sabotage. 
A Polish court has ruled against extraditing a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, a decision that could strain relations between Warsaw and Berlin and complicate the ongoing investigation into one of Europe's most politically charged acts of sabotage. -
Kremlin Downplays Trump’s Claim Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports as India Prioritizes Consumers
The Kremlin and New Delhi sought to tamp down remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday after he claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the state-run Tass agency that Moscow is "guided by the official statements" of India and China when it comes to oil purchases. 
The Kremlin and New Delhi sought to tamp down remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday after he claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the state-run Tass agency that Moscow is "guided by the official statements" of India and China when it comes to oil purchases. -
Hamas Delays Return of Hostage Remains, Testing Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Tensions between Israel and Hamas deepened this week as the militant group failed to hand over all the bodies of deceased hostages required under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, prompting Israeli officials to threaten aid restrictions and accuse Hamas of violating the deal's terms. 
Tensions between Israel and Hamas deepened this week as the militant group failed to hand over all the bodies of deceased hostages required under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, prompting Israeli officials to threaten aid restrictions and accuse Hamas of violating the deal's terms. -
Hamas Executes Alleged Collaborators in Gaza Hours After Peace Deal with Israel
Hamas fighters publicly executed several men accused of collaborating with Israel in Gaza on Monday, hours after signing a U.S.-brokered peace agreement with Israel that was intended to mark the end of two years of war, according to footage verified by multiple media outlets and statements from both sides. Hamas fighters publicly executed several men accused of collaborating with Israel in Gaza on Monday, hours after signing a U.S.-brokered peace agreement with Israel that was intended to mark the end of two years of war, according to footage verified by multiple media outlets and statements from both sides. -
Twin Earthquakes Devastate Southern Philippines, Killing at Least Six and Triggering Tsunami Alerts
Two powerful earthquakes struck the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people, injuring dozens, and prompting widespread panic as tsunami warnings rippled across the region. The first quake, a magnitude 7.4 tremor, struck just before 10 a.m. local time off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental province, followed nearly ten hours later by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock, according to the United States Geological Survey. 
Two powerful earthquakes struck the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people, injuring dozens, and prompting widespread panic as tsunami warnings rippled across the region. The first quake, a magnitude 7.4 tremor, struck just before 10 a.m. local time off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental province, followed nearly ten hours later by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock, according to the United States Geological Survey. -
Trump-Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect as Israel Pulls Back Troops, Hostage Release Underway
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect at noon Friday, marking a pivotal step toward ending more than two years of fighting in Gaza and setting in motion a 72-hour countdown for the release of remaining hostages. The truce, sealed under President Donald Trump's 20-point peace framework, is backed by a U.S.-led monitoring force that American officials say is designed to ensure compliance from both sides. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect at noon Friday, marking a pivotal step toward ending more than two years of fighting in Gaza and setting in motion a 72-hour countdown for the release of remaining hostages. The truce, sealed under President Donald Trump's 20-point peace framework, is backed by a U.S.-led monitoring force that American officials say is designed to ensure compliance from both sides. -
Israel and Hamas Sign Ceasefire, Hostage Deal in Breakthrough Brokered by Trump Administration
Israel and Hamas signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release agreement on Thursday, raising hopes for an end to the two-year war in Gaza that has devastated the enclave and left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead. The accord, part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace initiative, calls for an immediate halt to fighting, the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. 
Israel and Hamas signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release agreement on Thursday, raising hopes for an end to the two-year war in Gaza that has devastated the enclave and left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead. The accord, part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace initiative, calls for an immediate halt to fighting, the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
