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Were girls 'strangled to death during sex' and buried at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch?

New Mexico has launched a bipartisan truth commission to investigate alleged sexual abuse and trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. There are chilling allegations that victims were trafficked, abused and secretly buried on the sprawling desert estate

US DHS on verge of shutdown as Senate fails to pass controversial funding bill

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is on the verge of an official shutdown as lawmakers depart Washington without a resolution on the agency's contentious funding bill.

Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the fifth before US Congress: What does it mean?

Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions during a US congressional deposition, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Her silence sparked criticism from Democrats as well as Republicans, as the US Congress works to expose Epstein’s abuse network

'Have a crush on you'... What Epstein files reveal about Bill Clinton

As millions of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents are released, Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the lens alongside a looming US House probe. From flight logs and emails to congressional subpoenas, here is a comprehensive breakdown of what the Epstein files show, what they don’t, and what lies ahead

Was Ilhan Omar’s town hall attack staged? Inside the Maga conspiracy storm

Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a foul-smelling liquid during a Minneapolis town hall, triggering Maga conspiracy theories. As police arrested the attacker and charged him with assault, Donald Trump and far-right influencers cast doubt on the incident

‘Can men get pregnant?’: Who is Dr Nisha Verma at centre of heated abortion hearing in US?

Dr Nisha Verma, an obstetrics-gynaecology (OBGYN) specialist, has gone viral after testifying as a witness in the US Senate. This came after Verma was questioned by Republicans on whether men can get pregnant. The clip of the exchange has now gone viral on social media

ICE agent shoots dead a woman in Minneapolis: How the tragedy unfolded

A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by ICE officers during a large immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, sparking protests and political outrage. Federal authorities claim the officer acted in self-defence, but city and state leaders dispute that account after reviewing video evidence

Who is Tina Shah, the Indian American doctor running for US Congress in New Jersey?

Indian American physician Dr Tina Shah has entered the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s crucial 7th Congressional District, bringing a healthcare-first agenda and strong fundraising momentum. A triple board-certified doctor with federal policy experience, Shah is positioning herself as a challenger to Republican Tom Kean Jr in a closely watched race

Why did New York City's Zohran Mamdani take his mayoral oath on the Quran?

Zohran Mamdani became New York City’s first Muslim mayor on January 1, 2026, taking his oath on three Qurans across two ceremonies. One manuscript dates to the late 18th or early 19th century and is held by the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. With this, Mamdani highlighted his identity as the city’s first Muslim, South Asian and African-born mayor

From subway station to Quran: How Zohran Mamdani’s New York City swearing-in breaks tradition

Zohran Mamdani took office as New York City’s mayor through an unusual two-stage inauguration on January 1. A private midnight oath inside the abandoned Old City Hall subway station will be followed by a public City Hall ceremony and a large Broadway block party, meant to reflect his political rise and progressive support base. In a first for the city, Mamdani took the oath on a Quran