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After Trump split, Epstein said he could ‘take him down’
Epstein sought to exploit remnants of relationship with Trump until his arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges in 2019
Trump signs funding Bill to end longest US government shutdown
Bill negotiated by Republicans and a group of Democrat-aligned senators extends government funding to January
‘I hope they don’t boo me too much’: Cristiano Ronaldo planning to end Ireland’s World Cup dream
Portugal star on the verge of securing his place in a record sixth World Cup
How the Jeffrey Epstein row plunged Maga world into turmoil
Long-running saga has pitted Trump, a friend of the financier for many years before later disavowing him, against his base
House Republicans release thousands of Epstein files amid emails alleging Trump spent time with sex trafficking victim
Communications released by House Democrats allege that US president was more aware of Epstein’s activities than previously stated
Cop30 seeks to tackle the ‘information crisis’ on climate issues
Fighting disinformation and conspiracy theories appear on summit’s agenda for the first time
How the ‘heavy metal’ fall of a 1980s dictator shapes Donald Trump’s Venezuela policy now
Toppling Panama’s leader more than 30 years ago looks easier than ousting Nicolás Maduro today
Trump says Epstein is a ‘dead issue’ - but the political threat remains
On disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his victims, Trump keeps misreading his base. A better interpreter is Marjorie Taylor Greene
BBC’s near permacrisis is a cautionary tale for RTÉ about what can happen if editorial oversight starts to drift
Montrose can learn from the crisis in London, as Trump lawsuit threat and febrile political climate show how any mistake can be seized upon
House to vote on deal to end US shutdown amid Democratic splits
Vote on the short-term funding Bill comes amid anger among Democrats over Senate compromise
‘This is fascist America’: Anish Kapoor may sue after US border agents pose by sculpture
Artist previously took legal action against National Rifle Association after they used image of Cloud Gate - ‘the Bean’ - in an advert
Trump’s absence from Cop30 an ‘abomination’, says California governor
Gavin Newsom also accuses US president of attempting to rig next election
With its big, ridiculous mistake, the BBC played into the hands of an authoritarian liar
Does Trump have a reputation to defend where January 6th is concerned? A crowdfunding campaign may be in order
Pentagon’s biggest warship enters Latin American waters amid rising US-Venezuela tensions
USS Gerald R Ford’s arrival is largest US military presence in region since 1989 Panama invasion
Cop30: Spirits seesaw as climate summit brings good news and bad
New analysis shows China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, looks to have stabilised its emissions
The Irish Times view on Syria’s leader: a long road to reconstruction
The international community must rally to support the country’s revival and reintegration into its ranks
Democratic fumble hands shutdown victory to Trump despite a wave of boos from NFL fans
Despite being seemingly caught off-guard by a wave of boos, the US president went almost straight back to declaring his wins
Why is Donald Trump reaching out to Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa?
Syria’s jihadist-turned-president caps extraordinary transformation with White House visit
Trump’s shadow looms over summit between EU and Latin American states
Most leaders skip meeting amid Colombian president’s criticism of US missile attacks on Venezuelan boats
US Senate approves Bill to bring likely end to record government shutdown
Vote of 60-40 breaks six-week stalemate after a small group of Democrats ratified deal with Republicans
US president Donald Trump meets Syrian leader al-Sharaa at White House
US renews temporary waiver of sanctions
Democratic cave-in to avert US shutdown may lead to a changing of guard within the party
Democratic cave-in may lead to a substantial change of the old-guard leadership
Why the BBC has apologised over a Donald Trump speech edit, and what happens next
Dossier highlighted concerns over the broadcaster’s impartiality
Trump threatens $1bn legal action against BBC over edit of speech on day of Capitol riots
Broadcaster admits ‘error of judgment’ in Panorama edit of Trump’s speech in January 2021
US senators take first step to end longest government shutdown in history
Eight Democrats cross party lines to back deal seeking to reopen federal administration after record budget impasse
Will the director general’s resignation be enough to restore public trust in the BBC?
Tim Davie stepped down amid controversy over editing of Donald Trump speech to make it look like he had explicitly encouraged Capitol riots
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Cold comfort at Athens forum on democracy in face of threats and rising tide of populism
Organisers express hope for ‘rule by the people’, but speakers take more pessimistic line
US air travel will slow to a ‘trickle’ if government shutdown continues, officials warn
US government shutdown continues into weekend as little sign of Republican and Democratic lawmakers breaking impasse
BBC director general Tim Davie resigns following criticism over Trump documentary edit
It follows criticism over bias at the corporation, including in the way it edited a US president Donald Trump speech
A neuropsychologist on DJ Carey: Living through the eyes of others hollows a person out
DJ Carey’s values got crushed between the noble mission of the GAA and the glitz of fame
Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities kill at least four
Zelenskiy calls for more sanctions after strikes damage energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Poltava and Kharkiv regions
Trump gives Hungary exemption from Russian energy sanctions
Year-long exemption is a sign of the close affinity between the two leaders
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