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Democrats to call on Vance to testify to House committee over Epstein files

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Democrats on the US House oversight committee plan to call JD Vance to testify over the Trump administration’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following a major report by the New York Times. Representative Robert Garcia is urging committee chair James Comer to summon Vance, citing reports that the Epstein files triggered an internal crisis within the Trump administration. According to the report, Vance warned senior officials that the controversy posed a serious political problem, prompting multiple Situation Room meetings involving top White House and justice department officials. Some aides reportedly viewed the situation as a major public relations crisis. The dispute intensified after the justice department concluded in 2025 that there was no evidence of an Epstein “client list,” followed by the release of millions of pages of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers continue to investigate the administration’s response, with the overs...
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Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

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At the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 at the Estadio Azteca. Mexico took the lead in the ninth minute through Julián Quiñones, before Raúl Jiménez sealed the win with a second-half goal in the 67th minute. South Africa were reduced to nine players after two red cards, with Sphephelo Sithole sent off early in the second half and substitute Themba Zwane dismissed late on. Mexico also finished with 10 men following a red card shown to César Montes. Despite the numerical advantages, Mexico were unable to add further goals but secured a winning start to the tournament. South Africa struggled to create chances and were widely outplayed. The result gives Mexico three points in the group and marks the first victory of the 2026 World Cup, while South Africa begin the competition with a defeat.
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Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

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Military and legal experts say recent strikes that damaged water storage facilities in southern Iran may constitute a war crime, following reports and visual evidence of a 10 June attack on Bemani, a small district near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike destroyed water tanks serving about 20,000 residents in a region already suffering from a historic drought. Experts note that international humanitarian law draws a strict distinction between military objectives and civilian infrastructure. If the water facilities were deliberately targeted, the action could qualify as a war crime. If the damage was incidental, questions remain about proportionality and precautions taken to protect civilians. Iran’s state broadcaster attributed the strikes to the United States, though this has not been independently verified. A spokesperson for US Central Command said the military was aware of the reports and was reviewing them. The White House declined to comment, referring inquiries to Central Command....
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FA Cup and Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

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FA Cup and Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Aston Villa's Emi Buendía, Douglas Luiz and Aaron Ramsey, Tommy Doyle of Sheffield United, Erling Haaland, Mitrovic gets his marching orders and Arsenal's Rob Holding embraces Gabriel. Composite: Getty, Reuters Antonio Conte comes out swinging, Rob Holding steps up for Arsenal and Brighton’s talent conveyor belt keeps rolling by  Guardian sport Mon 20 Mar 2023 08.00 GMT 648 1) How much longer can Conte stay? Will Antonio Conte be in charge of Tottenham for their next fixture, on 3 April at Everton? Those in the St Mary’s press room on Saturday evening were in little doubt that his instant-classic rant – two questions batted away during 10 minutes of fury – was a kiss-off, an ejector seat activated. Conte levelled blame at everyone but himself and even threw an olive branch to his predecessors, a list including arch-rival José Mourinho. “They can change the manager, a lot of managers, but the situation cannot...
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Trump in panic mode as he braces for likely charges in Stormy Daniels case

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Trump in panic mode as he braces for likely charges in Stormy Daniels case Donald Trump Manhattan district attorney expected to file criminal charges against ex-president for payment to adult film star in 2016 Donald Trump is bracing for his most legally perilous week since he left the White House, with the Manhattan district attorney likely to bring criminal charges against him over his role in paying hush money to adult film star  Stormy Daniels , as he huddled this weekend to strategize his legal and political responses. The  former US president  has posted in all-caps on his Truth Social platform that he expected to be “ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK” and called for his supporters to engage in protests – an ominous echo of his tweets urging protests in the lead-up to the January 6 US Capitol attack. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristin Callahan/REX/Shutterstock (13758338d) Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. Illegal, Unlicensed Cannabis D...
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Alex Murdaugh jurors visit crime scene as murder trial winds towards its close

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Alex Murdaugh jurors visit crime scene as murder trial winds towards its close Closing arguments to be delivered in gripping case of prominent state attorney, accused of killing wife and son at family estate After six weeks of testimony, including 62 prosecution witnesses and 14 for the defense, including the defendant himself, the closing days in the double-murder trial of Richard “Alex” Murdaugh has resembled a fairytale of dynastic corruption and deep south Gothic horror. As the last prosecution witness stepped down from a  South Carolina  courtroom stand on Tuesday, closing the rebuttal phase of the trial, jurors on Wednesday headed off to tour the 1,700-acre country estate where Murdaugh’s wife Maggie and son Paul were found dead on 7 June 2021. “The state’s position seems to be: let no dead horse go unbeaten,” said Dick Harpootlian, a blustering defense lawyer whose job it has been to poke holes in the prosecution’s case. “This is a process that has got to stop at some p...
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Eddie Hearn attempting to secure boxing licence for Conor Benn in US

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Eddie Hearn attempting to secure boxing licence for Conor Benn in US Promoter expects boxer to receive licence in ‘a couple of weeks’ Investigations into fighter’s tests for clomifene still incomplete Eddie Hearn has approached numerous commissions in the US about the possibility of obtaining a boxing licence for Conor Benn even though investigations into the fighter’s positive results for clomifene in two separate tests last year remain incomplete. Clomifene can boost testosterone levels by up to 50% but Hearn said he believes Benn will receive an American licence in “a couple of weeks”. A source had said Hearn’s company Matchroom  Boxing , which promotes Benn, had reached out to Jeff Mullen, the executive director of the Nevada Commission, to discuss the granting of a licence to the British fighter. When contacted to verify this information, Hearn said: “We’ve spoken to a number of commissions about moving forward with licensing Conor, but have not made any official applications ...
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