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Did Jeffrey Epstein build a cult around his orbit? Another victim of the convicted sex offender's sexual abuse has broken her silence. Russia-born Julia Molchanova in an interview to the Wall Street Journal has dubbed Epstein's inner circle as a cult with strict rules and disturbing expectations. Molchanova says she met Epstein when she was 22 and was offered help pursuing her dream of studying fashion in New York. Instead, she alleges she was sexually abused, coerced and manipulated while being
At Monza, Charles Leclerc experienced a severe crash that halted the race with a red flag, disrupting Ferrari's home grand prix. Fortunately, he emerged from his wrecked car unscathed. After a restart led by George Russell, Kimi Antonelli impressively raced to victory from a lower starting position, while Lewis Hamilton secured sixth place for Ferrari, rounding off their efforts in the race.
Prince Harrys ongoing security battle is raising fresh questions about his relationship with King Charles as he and Meghan Markle settle back into life in Britain. Royal expert Jennie Bond says Harry has done himself no favours with his demand for taxpayer-funded protection, while also arguing that his high-profile status could justify some level of public security. With Harry now raising an alleged terror threat and seeking armed police protection, Bond believes a compromise could potentially e
A police officer died by suicide after alleged blackmail by a woman and her associates. The woman, her father, and a lawyer were arrested and sent to judicial custody. Investigators claim the woman used recorded conversations to extort money from men. Police suspect the officer was a target of this alleged extortion network. The investigation continues to establish the full sequence of events and financial transactions.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump following months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Driscoll, the Armys top civilian leader, is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days. The Wall Street Journal reported that tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth centered on the direction of the Army and the removal of several senior officers. Driscoll also had a close relationship with the ousted Army chief of staff.
Russias Foreign Intelligence Service, the SVR, accused the European Union and Western governments of plotting to disrupt and discredit Russias upcoming elections. The agency alleged that European countries were pushing Ukraine to intensify strikes inside Russia, discussing cyberattacks on election infrastructure and working with opposition groups abroad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov backed the warning, saying Moscow had extensive experience dealing with alleged foreign interference.
Donald Trump has delivered an ominous nuclear warning to Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, while also lashing out at a reporter who pressed him on the possibility of using Americas most powerful weapons.
India's economy recorded impressive growth of 7.8% during the April to June quarter, driven by a thriving manufacturing sector and a strong services industry. Domestic demand surged, bolstered by significant increases in investment and exports. Reflecting this positive trend, the government has upgraded growth projections for prior financial years, showcasing the economy's robust resilience in the face of global challenges.

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