Trump administration officials race to meet Friday deadline for Epstein files
Dec 19 – President Donald Trump’s Justice Department faces a Friday deadline to release a massive trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender…
French lawmakers fail to agree budget compromise
PARIS, Dec 19 – French lawmakers failed on Friday to hammer out a compromise 2026 budget bill, making special legislation likely to roll over spending limits into the new year…
Norway’s crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says
OSLO, Dec 19 – Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a deterioration of her health in recent months, the royal household said on Friday.…
A Reddit post led to a breakthrough in the Brown shooting investigation
Officers had received an anonymous tip directing authorities to a post on Reddit. Read More
Trump suspends US green card lottery after Brown, MIT attacks
Suspending the lottery programme is the latest step by President Donald Trump to limit immigration. Read More
France faces budget showdown as lawmakers race to avoid deadlock
PARIS, Dec 19 – France’s 2026 budget faces a make-or-break moment on Friday as lawmakers scramble to avert a fiscal deadlock in last-ditch talks to agree a compromise bill. Read…
‘Took too long’: Trump supporters wait for Epstein files
The deadline for the Trump administration to release the case files is the end of Dec 19. Read More
Deportation fears spur US migrants to entrust guardianship of their children
The move gives adults power of attorney to sign documents for minors in schools, hospitals and courtrooms. Read More
Suspected gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, official says
The suspected shooter had reportedly killed himself. Read More
Honduras begins manual count of presidential vote after delays
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 18 – Honduras’ National Electoral Council on Thursday began a long-delayed manual count of about 15% of the votes cast in last month’s presidential election, a laborious task…