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Before and after images show a China hotel gaming room trashed after a guest stayed for two years, sparking debate over hygiene, oversight and long-term stays.

New Epstein files include photos of Michael Jackson, sparking backlash as his former bodyguard and fans insist the late star was innocent and misrepresented.

TEPCO secures approval to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant after a controversial £500m pledge to Niigata. Residents fear a repeat of the Fukushima disaster despite government backing.

Erika Kirk says she can relate to how Nicki Minaj manages the backlash targeting her during an interview at a TPUSA event on Sunday.

Erika Kirk faces backlash as critics accuse TPUSA of exploiting Charlie Kirk's death with a recreated shooting display.

Trump admin's advisor, Kevin Hassett, said Americans can expect to get huge payouts for tax refunds from the IRS next year

Donald Trump leaves a North Carolina rally crowd in 'dead silence' after a bizarre detour about Melania's 'perfectly folded' laundry. Read the full story here.

Psychologist Dr. John Gartner said that Trump's claim of passing three cognitive assessments may indicate that he is being monitored for dementia amidst increasing questions of his mental state.

Nicki Minaj shocks fans by confirming her support for Donald Trump at a TPUSA event, praising the administration's 'heart and soul' during a surprise Phoenix appearance.

Republican Rep Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep Ro Khanna suggested that Congress may hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt following the trickle release of Epstein files.

Trump held hands tightly clasped during Friday pharmaceutical announcement, fuelling speculation about recurring bruise that White House attributes to handshaking and aspirin use.

Six Unitree G1 robots executed synchronised Webster flips and dance routines alongside human performers at Wang Leehom's concert, drawing praise from Tesla CEO.

Karoline Leavitt sparks backlash after praising a dead US president in a 'Trump dream team' tribute, igniting debate over rhetoric, respect, and administration messaging.

Kiara Bryant charged with misdemeanour battery after viral video shows her repeatedly punching Miami gym employee, leaving him hospitalised with broken nose and severe emotional distress

Deputy AG Todd Blanche pledges full release of Trump material in Epstein files whilst defending removal of 16 photos as victim protection measure amid bipartisan fury.

DOJ insists missing Epstein files have 'nothing to do with Trump,' yet 15 vanished documents spark controversy and legal scrutiny.

The release of the Epstein files has put Bill Clinton back in the spotlight, as redacted photos emerged and conservatives argued the documents damage Democrats more than Donald Trump.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is under intense pressure to resign after the first tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files revealed images that appear to include children and significant redactions.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was publicly heckled at a D.C. restaurant over the Trump administration's sanctions policies, highlighting growing domestic controversy over economic warfare and humanitarian impact.

A photograph of Donald Trump was taken down from the US Department of Justice's Epstein files release, fuelling allegations of a cover-up and bipartisan outrage over transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Donald Trump fumes at a North Carolina rally, claiming FBI 'thugs' made a 'mess' of Melania's underwear.

The US Department of Justice faces bipartisan outrage after the release of heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein files accidentally left a survivor's name unredacted, while mentions of Trump and related photos were omitted or removed.

Elon Musk reignites MMA speculation after joking about Cristiano Ronaldo's muscular physique, reviving interest in his past fitness and fight talk.

President Donald Trump signs the 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' order, mandating nuclear reactors in space and a 2030 lunar base to secure US interests.

Erika Kirk faces online backlash over a lacy pantsuit and leather look as scrutiny grows over the widow's public appearances.

Lindsey Halligan, Donald Trump's controversial interim US attorney whose appointment was ruled 'unlawful', has experienced a meteoric rise and legal fallout.

North West, 12, launched her own Instagram account on 19 December despite father Kanye West's vocal opposition to children using social media platforms.

A DOJ-released photo of Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Diana Ross sparked online outrage, falsely implying their children were linked to Epstein.

A substation fire triggered a major San Francisco blackout, cutting power to 130,000 residents, halting transport and sparking holiday chaos.