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Epstein files: US House votes overwhelmingly to release documents, sending bill to Senate

The US House voted 427–1 on Tuesday to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein after President Trump reversed his opposition, exposing rare GOP fractures as lawmakers seek answers for more than 1,000 alleged victims.

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Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince for pomp-filled visit, security deals expected

President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, with the Saudi de facto ruler seeking to further rehabilitate his global image after the 2018 killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties wit

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US will sell F-35 jets to ally according to a statement by Trump

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to approve the sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, speaking a day before hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a day of diplomacy, telling reporters in the Oval Office, “I wi

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'Right will win election': Chile to see 'relatively conservative, pro-market' reforms in near-term

Chileans face perhaps the starkest choice in the history of their country’s young democracy when they vote next month in a presidential runoff that pits hard-right José Antonio Kast against communist Jeannette Jara. Neither candidate cleared the 50% thre

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US Representatives hold press conference with survivors of Epstein's abuses

Donald Trump dropped his long-standing opposition on Epstein files: after After months of trying to block the release of the documents relating to financier and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the whole thing a "Democratic hoax", he now says h

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Drug trafficking: Donald Trump says he is 'okay' with striking Mexico

US President #Trump says he’s open to launching strikes in #Mexico to stop cartels, vowing to take ‘whatever we have to do’ to halt drug trafficking, amid rising regional tensions.

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After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on forcing the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with passage seen as all but guaranteed after President Donald Trump dropped his long-stand

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Trump hosts Saudi Prince for first time since Khashoggi murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Canadian PM passes first budget: Mark Carney's relied on opposition support or abstentions

Canada’s parliament has narrowly approved a contentious budget, ensuring the political survival of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who relied on opposition support or abstentions to see the bill through. Carney argues the budget is essential to stimulate the

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Trump set to give MBS lavish welcome during first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Trump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to receive an unusually grand welcome at the White House on Tuesday for his first US visit since Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, as US President Donald Trump seeks to deepen defence and nuclear cooperation wit

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US lawmakers to vote on release of Epstein files

US lawmakers are set to advance the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, mandating the release of government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite President Trump's prior efforts to suppress them. Lawmakers emphasise the

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Trumps defends MBS over Khashoggi murder, hails $1 trillion investment vow

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday that his country will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States. The announcement came during the crown prince's first visit to the US since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashogg

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Former US treasury chief steps back from public roles after Epstein revelations

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers said Monday he will withdraw from all public commitments, days after President Donald Trump ordered a Justice Department investigation into his and other Democrats’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Released documents re

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Chile's presidential hopeful Jara attacks rival Kast as 'authoritarian' as run-off campaign begins

Left-wing presidential contender Jeannette Jara opened Chile’s run-off campaign with sharp attacks on far-right rival José Antonio Kast, calling him an “authoritarian” with little to show for his years in Congress. The December 14 vote is expected to fav

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COP30: First draft of climate pact lands in Brazil

COP30 hosts produced the "Global Mutirao" on Tuesday, a preliminary draft agreement reflecting the diverse positions of nearly 200 nations during the UN climate talks in Brazil. The document addresses critical issues such as financing for poorer countrie

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Canada’s minority government survives cliffhanger budget vote

Canada’s Liberal government narrowly avoided collapse on Monday as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget squeaked through a confidence vote. Opposition divisions and a desire to avoid an early election helped the minority Liberals secure enough support and

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Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince to discuss defence, AI and nuclear deals

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Yesterday

Trump open to talks with Venezuela's Maduro, says US strikes in Mexico 'ok'

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is open to speaking with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and would not rule out deploying US troops, while also saying he'd be "OK" with launching anti-drug strikes inside Mexico – remarks that heighten tensions amid a

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Trump urges House Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. But this change of heart does not mean the documents will be public soon, or even ever.

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Trump reverses course to call on Republicans to release more Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. But this change of heart does not mean the documents will be public soon, or even ever.

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Chile heads to a presidential run-off between Jara and Kast

Left-wing presidential candidate Jeanette Jara is leading in the first round of Chile’s presidential election, according to provisional results, and is now expected to face far-right contender José Antonio Kast in the December 14 runoff. The vote is cons

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Thousands march at COP30 to demand end to deforestation and fossil fuels

Thousands of people thronged the streets of the Amazonian city of Belem in Brazil on Saturday, urging COP30 negotiators to take urgent action against climate change and halt the use of fossil fuels and the devastating deforestation of the Amazon Rainfore

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Voters in Ecuador reject return of foreign military bases

Ecuador has voted to reject the return of US military bases to the country, in a referendum on Sunday. On the ballot there was also a vote to cut funding for political parties and a separate measure to rewrite the country's constitution, which were both

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Dozens reportedly arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid immigration crackdown

US President Donald Trump has ramped up immigration arrrests in Democratic-led cities in recent months in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington. This weekend federal agents made arrests in the Decmocratic-run city of Charlotte in North Carolina. Nicholas R

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Trump now tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “we have noth

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Crime-weary Chile sends leftist Jara and far-right Kast to presidential run-off

Chile’s former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will face a presidential run-off after leading Sunday’s first-round vote, provisional results showed. With 82.97% counted, Jara had 26.71% and Kast 24.12%. The campaign h

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Trump reverses course to call on Republicans to release more Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “we have nothing to hide”, while accusing Democrats of

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Ecuador rejects return of US military bases in setback for Trump ally President Noboa

Ecuadoran rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum on Sunday, dealing a political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa. The rejection effectively blocks the US military from returning to an airbase that was once a

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Leftist Jara and far-right Kast head to presidential run-off in crime-weary Chile

Chile’s former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will face a presidential run-off after leading Sunday’s first-round vote, provisional results showed. With 82.97 percent of the vote counted, Jara had 26.71 percent and K

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Sunday, november 16, 2025

Trump hints at possible talks with Maduro as US ramps up pressure on Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, signalling a possible diplomatic opening as Washington expands its military presence near Venezuela. The arrival of the wor

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Ecuador votes on return of foreign military bases and how to tackle drug violence

Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases to the country, how to tackle drug violence and the drafting of a new constitution that could give its Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.

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Ecuador captures drug gang kingpin 'Pipo' Chavarria who had fled to Europe

'Pipo’ Chavarria, the leader of Ecuador’s biggest drug-trafficking gang, has been captured, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced Sunday. Chavarria had "faked his death, changed his identity and hid in Europe", the president said, and was captured i

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Ecuador votes on foreign military bases, President Noboa says needed to combat crime

Ecuadorans began voting on Sunday on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and the drafting of a new constitution that could give the country's Trump-friendly president, Daniel Noboa, more power. Analysis by Colin Harding, journalist and

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Chilean far-right looms large in election dominated by rising crime

Chile votes for its next president and parliament on Sunday in a contest expected to favor the right as candidates play on popular fears over organized crime and immigration. Analysis by Javier Sajuria, professor of comparative politics at Queen Mary Uni

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Ecuador: referendum on the presence of foreign military bases

Ecuadoreans grappling with a surge in violent crime head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to allow the return of foreign military bases — which President Daniel Noboa says are central to fighting organized crime - and whether they back convening

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In a Chile fearful of crime, a presidential vote pits a communist against the far right

Chileans go to the polls Sunday in elections dominated by rising crime and immigration, leading to calls for an "iron fist" and Donald Trump-style threats of mass deportations. Story by Simon Moritz.

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Chilean far right looms large in election dominated by worsening crime

Chileans voted for a new president and parliament on Sunday in an election expected to favour the far-right as candidates play on popular fears over organised crime and immigration. The presidential poll will likely go to a run-off in December, as polls

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Anti-crime protests in Mexico City injure 120 people, most of them police

A few thousand people marched in Mexico City Saturday to protest crime and corruption following the fatal shooting of popular Michoacan Mayor Carlos Manzo. While initially set in motion by self-styled "Gen Z" influencers, the protest – in which some 120

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Anti-crime protests in Mexico City injure 120 people, most of them police

A few thousand people marched in Mexico City Saturday to protest crime and corruption following the fatal shooting of popular Michoacan Mayor Carlos Manzo. While initially set in motion by self-styled "Gen Z" influencers, the protest – in which some 120

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Saturday, november 15, 2025

Emily Thornberry: In a world of disinformation, the BBC remains a 'source of truth and reliability'

In a wide-ranging interview with Gavin Lee, British MP and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry offers a candid and reflective discussion that spans the complexities of global diplomacy, foreign policy, and the stark challenges of real govern

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US military kills four people in boat attack in the Caribbean

The United States on Monday conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat, a Pentagon official said on Thursday. "The strike occurred in the Caribbean and four narco-terrorists were killed, no survivors," the official said. Details by FRA

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Fears over migration and crime push Chile's presidential race to the right

Chileans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday that's pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing candidates and will also redefine the country's legislature. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Thibault Franceschet.

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Trump says 'sort of' decided what to do with Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, officials said on Friday, amid a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. President Dona

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Thousands march at COP30 to demand end to deforestation and fossil fuels

Thousands of people thronged the streets of the Amazonian city of Belem in Brazil on Saturday, urging COP30 negotiators to take urgent action against climate change and halt the use of fossil fuels and the devastating deforestation of the Amazon Rainfore

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Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion for editing his speech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended to sue the UK's public broadcaster for airing a documentary made by a third-party production company that misleadingly edited a speech the president gave in the hours leading up to his supporters'

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Trump deflects focus to Epstein’s ties with Democrats as new emails scrutiny grows

US President Donald Trump on Friday called on the Justice Department and FBI to probe Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ties to prominent Democrats including former president Bill Clinton and former Treasury secretary Larry Summers. The move comes as questions g

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Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion for editing his speech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended to sue the UK's public broadcaster for airing a documentary made by a third-party production company that misleadingly edited a speech the president gave in the hours leading up to his supporters'

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro one step closer to prison after court rejects his appeal

The decision by Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday to reject an appeal by far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro means the former army captain could be sent to prison as early as the last week of November, a court source told AFP. Bolsonaro was convicte

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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer pr

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Friday, november 14, 2025

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and other goods as grocery store prices rise

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order exempting imports including bananas, coffee, beef and other agricultural products from his sweeping tariffs. The decision follows a string of wins by Democratic politicians who campaigned rele

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Trump Vs the BBC: A credibility crisis, The Netanyahu pardon debate, Sarkozy’s brief prison stint

This week, President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars after it emerged its Panorama programme misleadingly edited his speech. The US President also sent a formal letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, asking for a pardon for

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Trump vs. the BBC, Pardoning Netanyahu? Sarkozy’s Prison Stint

This week, President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars after it emerged its Panorama programme misleadingly edited his speech. The US President also sent a formal letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, asking for a pardon for

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Buffalo patrol: The unusual transport on Brazil’s Marajo Island across from COP30

In Brazil’s Soure, on Marajo Island, buffaloes serve as transport, agricultural helpers, and patrol animals, reflecting their deep role in local life and coexistence with humans – just across from COP30 in Belem.

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Trump shifts focus to Epstein’s ties with Democrats as new emails scrutiny grows

US President Donald Trump on Friday called on the Justice Department and FBI to probe Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ties to prominent Democrats including former president Bill Clinton and former Treasury secretary Larry Summers. The move comes as questions g

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BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

The BBC sent a personal apology to US President Donald Trump on Thursday but said there was no legal basis for him to sue the public broadcaster over a documentary his lawyers called defamatory.

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Mexican president's sexual assault triggers national outcry

In a reminder that no woman is safe; Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is the victim of a public sexual assault. Our team in Mexico report on how the attack has triggered a national reckoning. Also how Pakistan is one of the countries h

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Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina

The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

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Indigenous protesters block entrance to COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Dozens of Indigenous protesters blocked the front of the COP30 summit venue in Brazil on Friday morning, staging a sit-in that forced delegates to use a side entrance to resume their negotiations on tackling climate change.

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US Catholic bishops stand up to Trump's immigration crackdown

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and advocated for "meaningful immigration reform."

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