Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he ‘never reciprocated’
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him. Read More
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is “far beyond anything we had imagined”, one researcher says. Read More
Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman
India’s government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman. Read More
Norway crown princess’s son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Thr ruling overturns a lower court’s decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess’s 29-year-old son. Read More
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon’s state news agency. Read More
Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate’s illegal activity. Read More
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran “will have to pay the price” for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks. Read More
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine’s military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the Black Sea. Read More
Banned referee Artan arrives home in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States. Read More
Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people. Read More