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An opinion essay alleging that some students in Stanford University falsely claim that they are Jains to avoid the institution’s mandatory meal plan, has gone viral on social media. The essay, authored by Sebastian Connolly and published in The New York Times, states that students bypass the mandatory rules of the institution by falsely claiming religious affiliations, despite not practising the faith. The author termed this as pervasive "culture of optimization" that exists on campus. The author did not reveal if these students are Indians or of some other nationality.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/who-tops-the-world-in-education-top-10-universities-of-2026-revealed-check-the-list-here-1769694899200">Who tops the world in education? Top 10 universities of 2026 revealed: Check the list here</a><h2>Stanford’s meal plan</h2>Stanford’s meal plan costs $7,944, or about Rs 7.17 lakh, for the 2025–26 academic year. This cost applies to the most common dining options for students living on campus, including the 19, 15, and 12 meal-per-week plans. Stanford University allows meal plan exemptions for various categories including documented medical reasons when Stanford Dining cannot reasonably accommodate a student's dietary needs. These are reviewed by the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Applications for exemptions similar to those practicing Jainism are are evaluated by the Office for Religious &amp; Spiritual Life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-bengaluru-college-dropout-ran-24-crore-cybercrime-network-1768490756142">How Bengaluru college dropout ran ₹24 crore cybercrime network</a><h2>What Sebastian Connolly alleged</h2>Sebastian Connolly in the opinion essay alleged this "loophole" is used because Stanford's dining halls struggle to meet the strict requirements of a Jain diet (avoiding meat, eggs, and root vegetables like onions and garlic), making it easier to receive a full opt-out from the $7,944 mandatory fee. According to Connolly, these students then use the money they would have spent on the meal plan to buy higher-quality, fresher food from off-campus grocery stores like Whole Foods, while others struggle. He termed this behavior as "gaming the system," arguing that students trade advice on how to navigate or bend university policies to suit their preferences. He also questioned the administration saying that they “don't care” and cannot “reform the system.”&nbsp;“The students I know who claim to be Jain (but aren’t) spend their meal money at Whole Foods instead and enjoy freshly made salads and other yummy dishes, while the rest of us are stuck with college meals, like burgers made partly from ‘mushroom mix’," she writes. Slamming the administration, she asked, “Administrators seem powerless to reform the system and frankly don’t seem to care. How do you prove someone doesn’t have anxiety? How do you verify they don’t need extra time on a test? How do you challenge a religious dietary claim without risking a discrimination lawsuit?"

A Stanford student’s New York Times opinion essay claims some peers falsely identify as Jain to avoid the university’s costly mandatory meal plan. The allegation has sparked debate over religious exemptions, ethics, and how students “game” campus rules.

An opinion essay alleging that some students in Stanford University falsely claim that they are Jains to avoid the institution’s mandatory meal plan, has gone viral on social media. The essay, authored by Sebastian Connolly and published in The New York Times, states that students bypass the mandatory rules of the institution by falsely claiming religious affiliations, despite not practising the faith. The author termed this as pervasive "culture of optimization" that exists on campus. The author did not reveal if these students are Indians or of some other nationality. Also Read: Who tops the world in education? Top 10 universities of 2026 revealed: Check the list here Stanford’s meal plan Stanford’s meal plan costs $7,944, or about Rs 7.17 lakh, for the 2025–26 academic year. This cost applies to the most common dining options for students living on campus, including the 19, 15, and 12 meal-per-week plans. Stanford University allows meal plan exemptions for various categories including documented medical reasons when Stanford Dining cannot reasonably accommodate a student's dietary needs. These are reviewed by the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Applications for exemptions similar to those practicing Jainism are are evaluated by the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life. Also Read: How Bengaluru college dropout ran ₹24 crore cybercrime network What Sebastian Connolly alleged Sebastian Connolly in the opinion essay alleged this "loophole" is used because Stanford's dining halls struggle to meet the strict requirements of a Jain diet (avoiding meat, eggs, and root vegetables like onions and garlic), making it easier to receive a full opt-out from the $7,944 mandatory fee. According to Connolly, these students then use the money they would have spent on the meal plan to buy higher-quality, fresher food from off-campus grocery stores like Whole Foods, while others struggle. He termed this behavior as "gaming the system," arguing that students trade advice on how to navigate or bend university policies to suit their preferences. He also questioned the administration saying that they “don't care” and cannot “reform the system.” “The students I know who claim to be Jain (but aren’t) spend their meal money at Whole Foods instead and enjoy freshly made salads and other yummy dishes, while the rest of us are stuck with college meals, like burgers made partly from ‘mushroom mix’," she writes. Slamming the administration, she asked, “Administrators seem powerless to reform the system and frankly don’t seem to care. How do you prove someone doesn’t have anxiety? How do you verify they don’t need extra time on a test? How do you challenge a religious dietary claim without risking a discrimination lawsuit?"

A Stanford student’s New York Times opinion essay claims some peers falsely identify as Jain to avoid the university’s costly mandatory meal plan. The allegation has sparked debate over religious exemptions, ethics, and how students “game” campus rules.

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As former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to be in US prison, his son Nicolas Maduro Guerra has shared a post on social media marking exactly a month of US attack on Venezuela and capture of his father and mother. In what is being called a heartfelt message by Guerra, he describes the "tough" reality of being without his father's advice, wisdom, and direct presence for 30 days and the pain he feels within. He went on to describe that Venezuelans are united and committed to the “path of Bolívar and Chávez”. He said that they still the dream of Venezuelan sovereignty. On January 3, Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and removed from the country, leading to political transition in Venezuela.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-couldn-t-make-a-deal-with-this-guy-says-marco-rubio-at-senate-hearing-on-nicolas-maduro-s-capture-1769618389528">'You couldn’t make a deal with this guy', says Marco Rubio at Senate hearing on Nicolas Maduro’s capture</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260204/image-1770183963614.png"></figure>&nbsp;“Has it been tough? Yes, very tough. However, it is a month of certainty in the people, of feeling prepared by you to face this challenge. And of feeling sad but strengthened in you, in your serenity, your peace that you transmit to us in this moment. Here we are, Dad, with the homeland and the people united and steadfast. And when I see you again, we will give each other a hug and continue the path of Bolívar and Chávez, so that the Venezuelan family may have a dignified, happy, full, and developed life in all fields and dimensions.Long live Venezuela! Long live the homeland! Long live Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores!” he wrote in his message.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-political-transition-from-maduro-regime-remnants-unstoppable-maria-machado-1769968808332">‘Political transition from Maduro regime remnants unstoppable’: Maria Machado</a><h2>US attacked Venezuela</h2>As the year 2026 began, Trump ordered the US military to launch Operation Absolute Resolve. It was a direct US intervention in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicholas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their compound in Caracas. Maduro and Flores were flown to New York City and charged with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. They pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court. Trump declared that he will ‘run’ Venezuela. Meanwhile, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. While she denounced the capture of Maduro, her government has since begun releasing some political prisoners as a gesture toward “consolidating peace.” Maduro is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York. Maduro pleaded not guilty to all charges during his initial court appearance on January 5. His next scheduled court hearing is set for March 17. &nbsp;On Jan 13, Maduro's X account became accessible again, with no clarity as to who is using it on his behalf. &nbsp;

As former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro marks 30 days in US custody after a US military strike captured him and Cilia Flores, his son Maduro Guerra shared a heartfelt message about loss and Venezuelan unity. Maduro now faces federal charges in New York.

As former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to be in US prison, his son Nicolas Maduro Guerra has shared a post on social media marking exactly a month of US attack on Venezuela and capture of his father and mother. In what is being called a heartfelt message by Guerra, he describes the "tough" reality of being without his father's advice, wisdom, and direct presence for 30 days and the pain he feels within. He went on to describe that Venezuelans are united and committed to the “path of Bolívar and Chávez”. He said that they still the dream of Venezuelan sovereignty. On January 3, Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and removed from the country, leading to political transition in Venezuela. Also Read: 'You couldn’t make a deal with this guy', says Marco Rubio at Senate hearing on Nicolas Maduro’s capture “Has it been tough? Yes, very tough. However, it is a month of certainty in the people, of feeling prepared by you to face this challenge. And of feeling sad but strengthened in you, in your serenity, your peace that you transmit to us in this moment. Here we are, Dad, with the homeland and the people united and steadfast. And when I see you again, we will give each other a hug and continue the path of Bolívar and Chávez, so that the Venezuelan family may have a dignified, happy, full, and developed life in all fields and dimensions.Long live Venezuela! Long live the homeland! Long live Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores!” he wrote in his message. Also Read: ‘Political transition from Maduro regime remnants unstoppable’: Maria Machado US attacked Venezuela As the year 2026 began, Trump ordered the US military to launch Operation Absolute Resolve. It was a direct US intervention in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicholas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their compound in Caracas. Maduro and Flores were flown to New York City and charged with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. They pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court. Trump declared that he will ‘run’ Venezuela. Meanwhile, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. While she denounced the capture of Maduro, her government has since begun releasing some political prisoners as a gesture toward “consolidating peace.” Maduro is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York. Maduro pleaded not guilty to all charges during his initial court appearance on January 5. His next scheduled court hearing is set for March 17. On Jan 13, Maduro's X account became accessible again, with no clarity as to who is using it on his behalf.

As former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro marks 30 days in US custody after a US military strike captured him and Cilia Flores, his son Maduro Guerra shared a heartfelt message about loss and Venezuelan unity. Maduro now faces federal charges in New York.

'You will be among us sooner...': Maduro’s son marks one month since US attack on Venezuela, his parents' capture

A 60-year-old Chinese national has been arrested for illegally staying in India's Himachal Pradesh, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The individual identified as Lou Wennian, a resident of Sichuan province of China, had been residing in the Kangra district since late September 2025 for 130 days without the required legal documentation.&nbsp;Additional SP Bir Bahadur told news agency ANI, "As per the report, a case was registered on February 2 in the McLeodganj police station against a Chinese national, Lou Wennian (60). During the enquiry, it was found that Lou Wennian stayed in McLeodganj, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, from September 26, 2025, to February 2, 2026, for about 130 days without a valid Indian visa, which attracts the provisions of Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The Central investigation agencies have also been informed, and they will also investigate the matter."&nbsp;He further stated, "As per the passport details, his name was found as Lou Wennian, date of birth May 10, 1965, place of birth Sichuan, Place of Issue Yunnan, Republic of China, Passport No. CHN EG4189399. A Government of Nepal Tourist Visa valid from June 29, 2025, to September 26, 2026 (90 days) was found endorsed in the passport."<h3>Chinese national arrives India almost five months ago</h3>Police confirmed that the Chinese national did not carry a valid visa and entered India via Nepal. He arrived in India almost five months ago and has been staying in McLeodganj for the past three months.&nbsp;"Under the limits of McLeodganj Police Station, a Chinese national was detained, who was staying here illegally. The security branch responded immediately after receiving the information and detained him. No valid visa was found upon checking his documents. A case was registered under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and he was detained," Additional SP Bir Bahadur said.&nbsp;"He came to India five months ago, and for the last three months, he was residing in McLeodganj. Police are investigating the case and will take action after details are revealed. Upon checking his passport, it was known that he had been to nine to ten countries and entered India via Nepal. Central agencies were informed after filing an FIR. He will be brought before the court," the police official added.&nbsp;Police further added that an FIR was filed on February 2 at the McLeodganj police station against the Chinese national under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. Authorities found that the individual’s passport contained a Nepal tourist visa valid for 90 days, from June 29, 2025, to September 26, 2025.&nbsp;"During the preliminary investigation, around 4,00,000 Chinese yuan was found in his bank account. Our forensic experts are checking the electronic gadgets we seized from the accused. We are also checking all the locations he frequently visited during his illegal stay, especially the sensitive zones from the security point of view in McLeodganj," said the officer. "It also appears that the accused, who speaks only Chinese, served in the Chinese police," added the officer, TOI reported.&nbsp;McLeodganj, which is home to the Dalai Lama and serves as the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile, attracts large numbers of visitors from India and overseas each year. Owing to its strategic and security significance, the government has set up offices of multiple central agencies in the area. In light of potential security concerns, the Centre last year extended Z-category security protection to the Tibetan spiritual leader.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-he-s-our-child-hyderabad-couple-spends-16-000-to-reunited-with-pet-dog-in-australia-1770118862066">'He's our child': Hyderabad couple spends $16,000 to reunite with their pet dog in Australia</a>

Police confirmed that the Chinese national did not carry a valid visa and entered India via Nepal. He arrived in India almost five months ago and has been staying in McLeodganj for the past three months.

A 60-year-old Chinese national has been arrested for illegally staying in India's Himachal Pradesh, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The individual identified as Lou Wennian, a resident of Sichuan province of China, had been residing in the Kangra district since late September 2025 for 130 days without the required legal documentation. Additional SP Bir Bahadur told news agency ANI, "As per the report, a case was registered on February 2 in the McLeodganj police station against a Chinese national, Lou Wennian (60). During the enquiry, it was found that Lou Wennian stayed in McLeodganj, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, from September 26, 2025, to February 2, 2026, for about 130 days without a valid Indian visa, which attracts the provisions of Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The Central investigation agencies have also been informed, and they will also investigate the matter." He further stated, "As per the passport details, his name was found as Lou Wennian, date of birth May 10, 1965, place of birth Sichuan, Place of Issue Yunnan, Republic of China, Passport No. CHN EG4189399. A Government of Nepal Tourist Visa valid from June 29, 2025, to September 26, 2026 (90 days) was found endorsed in the passport." Chinese national arrives India almost five months ago Police confirmed that the Chinese national did not carry a valid visa and entered India via Nepal. He arrived in India almost five months ago and has been staying in McLeodganj for the past three months. "Under the limits of McLeodganj Police Station, a Chinese national was detained, who was staying here illegally. The security branch responded immediately after receiving the information and detained him. No valid visa was found upon checking his documents. A case was registered under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and he was detained," Additional SP Bir Bahadur said. "He came to India five months ago, and for the last three months, he was residing in McLeodganj. Police are investigating the case and will take action after details are revealed. Upon checking his passport, it was known that he had been to nine to ten countries and entered India via Nepal. Central agencies were informed after filing an FIR. He will be brought before the court," the police official added. Police further added that an FIR was filed on February 2 at the McLeodganj police station against the Chinese national under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. Authorities found that the individual’s passport contained a Nepal tourist visa valid for 90 days, from June 29, 2025, to September 26, 2025. "During the preliminary investigation, around 4,00,000 Chinese yuan was found in his bank account. Our forensic experts are checking the electronic gadgets we seized from the accused. We are also checking all the locations he frequently visited during his illegal stay, especially the sensitive zones from the security point of view in McLeodganj," said the officer. "It also appears that the accused, who speaks only Chinese, served in the Chinese police," added the officer, TOI reported. McLeodganj, which is home to the Dalai Lama and serves as the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile, attracts large numbers of visitors from India and overseas each year. Owing to its strategic and security significance, the government has set up offices of multiple central agencies in the area. In light of potential security concerns, the Centre last year extended Z-category security protection to the Tibetan spiritual leader. Also read: 'He's our child': Hyderabad couple spends $16,000 to reunite with their pet dog in Australia

Police confirmed that the Chinese national did not carry a valid visa and entered India via Nepal. He arrived in India almost five months ago and has been staying in McLeodganj for the past three months.

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Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Feb 3) slammed French authorities for raiding the offices of his social media network X, calling it a “political attack” amid a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes. This comes after French prosecutors summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary questioning and carried out searches at the Paris offices of X as part of an expanding criminal investigation into alleged political interference and the spread of illegal content on the platform.“This is a political attack,” the billionaire wrote on social media, adding in a separate X post that authorities in France should instead focus on targeting sex criminals.The search came as the European Union and Britain launched investigations into the sexualised deepfakes of women and children created by Musk’s AI chatbot Grok.French authorities have also alleged X’s algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The X’s offices in Paris were searched as part of the investigation that started in January 2025. It now also includes a probe into the Grok AI tool’s dissemination of Holocaust denials and sexual deepfakes.<h2>X calls raid ‘baseless’</h2>In response to the actions taken by the French authorities, X’s Global Government Affairs said in a statement, “The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office widely publicized the raid—making clear that today’s action was an abusive act of law enforcement theater designed to achieve illegitimate political objectives rather than advance legitimate law enforcement goals rooted in the fair and impartial administration of justice.”It further added, “The allegations underlying today’s raid are baseless and X categorically denies any wrongdoing. Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech. X is committed to defending its fundamental rights and the rights of its users. &nbsp;We will not be intimidated by the actions of French judicial authorities today.”

Elon Musk slammed France for raiding X’s Paris offices amid a probe into political interference and sexual deepfakes, calling it a “political attack” after prosecutors summoned him for questioning.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Feb 3) slammed French authorities for raiding the offices of his social media network X, calling it a “political attack” amid a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes. This comes after French prosecutors summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary questioning and carried out searches at the Paris offices of X as part of an expanding criminal investigation into alleged political interference and the spread of illegal content on the platform. “This is a political attack,” the billionaire wrote on social media, adding in a separate X post that authorities in France should instead focus on targeting sex criminals. The search came as the European Union and Britain launched investigations into the sexualised deepfakes of women and children created by Musk’s AI chatbot Grok. French authorities have also alleged X’s algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The X’s offices in Paris were searched as part of the investigation that started in January 2025. It now also includes a probe into the Grok AI tool’s dissemination of Holocaust denials and sexual deepfakes. X calls raid ‘baseless’ In response to the actions taken by the French authorities, X’s Global Government Affairs said in a statement, “The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office widely publicized the raid—making clear that today’s action was an abusive act of law enforcement theater designed to achieve illegitimate political objectives rather than advance legitimate law enforcement goals rooted in the fair and impartial administration of justice.” It further added, “The allegations underlying today’s raid are baseless and X categorically denies any wrongdoing. Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech. X is committed to defending its fundamental rights and the rights of its users. We will not be intimidated by the actions of French judicial authorities today.”

Elon Musk slammed France for raiding X’s Paris offices amid a probe into political interference and sexual deepfakes, calling it a “political attack” after prosecutors summoned him for questioning.

‘Political attack’: Musk slams France over raid of X amid deepfakes probe

Poland ​Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday (Feb 3) said that his country will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey ⁠Epstein and Russian intelligence. This comes after it came to light that the recent Epstein documents released by US Department of Justice (DoJ) had the mention of Russian President Vladimir Putin for 1,056 times and reference of Moscow 9,000 times. Tusk said that it is possible that compromising materials related to leaders are still present with the Russian intelligence. Russia’s foreign ministry has not commented on Tusk’s remarks. &nbsp;In December 2025, Maria Zakharova, a Russian foreign ministry spokesman, said the Epstein files showed the hypocrisy of Western elites.&nbsp;Tusk said, “More and more leads, more and more ‍information, and more and more commentary in the global press all relate to the suspicion that this unprecedented paedophilia scandal was co-organised by Russian intelligence services. Information is reaching us that Jeffrey Epstein was likely a Russian spy. I ‌don’t need to ‍tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organised this operation is for the security of the Polish state. This can only mean that they also possess compromising materials against many leaders still ⁠active today."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wild-parties-drugs-and-std-claims-what-newly-released-epstein-files-reveal-about-elon-musk-bill-gates-1769863174596">Wild parties, drugs and STD claims: What newly released Epstein files reveal about Elon Musk &amp; Bill Gates</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-zuma-denies-epstein-link-after-former-south-african-president-named-in-files-1770110439303/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-zuma-denies-epstein-link-after-former-south-african-president-named-in-files-1770110439303/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Russian links in Epstein Files</h2>The files revealed that Epstein was granted audiences with the Russian president, including after the American financier was convicted in 2008 of procuring a minor for prostitution. In 2010, Epstein sent an email to an associate offering to help them obtain a Russian visa, explaining: “I have a friend of Putin’s, should I ask him?” There has also been consistent appearance of Russian women and politicians in the Epstein files. Epstein also offered to introduce ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a “beautiful” 26-year-old Russian woman. The files also include email requests to book flights for models and escorts between Moscow, Paris, and New York. Moreover, emails also suggest Epstein had several meetings with Putin. In September 2011, he received an email from an unidentified associate who mentioned “an appointment with Putin” during a trip to Russia. Epstein said he could offer “insight” on Donald Trump to Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister. “It is not complex. He [Trump] must be seen to get something. It’s that simple,” Epstein wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/donald-trump-elon-musk-and-zohran-mamdani-s-mother-mira-nair-big-names-mentioned-in-doj-s-latest-epstein-files-release-in-pictures-1769831510171">Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures</a><h2>Epstein Files</h2>The fresh cache of three million Epstein documents released by Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 30, contains name of former Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, Howard Lutnick, Elon Musk, Mira Nair, among others. Nearly 2.5 million pages remain unreleased. The term “Epstein files” refers to a collection of legal documents, court records, and investigative materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier convicted of operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. It also includes transcripts of interviews with victims and witnesses and details of his flight logs. In November, US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Bill after Congress' approval, and made it a federal law that mandates the DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein documents.

Poland’s PM Donald Tusk announced an investigation into possible ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, after DOJ-released files show thousands of references to Moscow and Putin. Epstein reportedly had access to Russian leaders, models, and offered insights on Trump

Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday (Feb 3) said that his country will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey ⁠Epstein and Russian intelligence. This comes after it came to light that the recent Epstein documents released by US Department of Justice (DoJ) had the mention of Russian President Vladimir Putin for 1,056 times and reference of Moscow 9,000 times. Tusk said that it is possible that compromising materials related to leaders are still present with the Russian intelligence. Russia’s foreign ministry has not commented on Tusk’s remarks. In December 2025, Maria Zakharova, a Russian foreign ministry spokesman, said the Epstein files showed the hypocrisy of Western elites. Tusk said, “More and more leads, more and more ‍information, and more and more commentary in the global press all relate to the suspicion that this unprecedented paedophilia scandal was co-organised by Russian intelligence services. Information is reaching us that Jeffrey Epstein was likely a Russian spy. I ‌don’t need to ‍tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organised this operation is for the security of the Polish state. This can only mean that they also possess compromising materials against many leaders still ⁠active today." Also Read: Wild parties, drugs and STD claims: What newly released Epstein files reveal about Elon Musk & Bill Gates https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-zuma-denies-epstein-link-after-former-south-african-president-named-in-files-1770110439303/embed Russian links in Epstein Files The files revealed that Epstein was granted audiences with the Russian president, including after the American financier was convicted in 2008 of procuring a minor for prostitution. In 2010, Epstein sent an email to an associate offering to help them obtain a Russian visa, explaining: “I have a friend of Putin’s, should I ask him?” There has also been consistent appearance of Russian women and politicians in the Epstein files. Epstein also offered to introduce ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a “beautiful” 26-year-old Russian woman. The files also include email requests to book flights for models and escorts between Moscow, Paris, and New York. Moreover, emails also suggest Epstein had several meetings with Putin. In September 2011, he received an email from an unidentified associate who mentioned “an appointment with Putin” during a trip to Russia. Epstein said he could offer “insight” on Donald Trump to Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister. “It is not complex. He [Trump] must be seen to get something. It’s that simple,” Epstein wrote. Also Read: Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures Epstein Files The fresh cache of three million Epstein documents released by Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 30, contains name of former Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, Howard Lutnick, Elon Musk, Mira Nair, among others. Nearly 2.5 million pages remain unreleased. The term “Epstein files” refers to a collection of legal documents, court records, and investigative materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier convicted of operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. It also includes transcripts of interviews with victims and witnesses and details of his flight logs. In November, US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Bill after Congress' approval, and made it a federal law that mandates the DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein documents.

Poland’s PM Donald Tusk announced an investigation into possible ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, after DOJ-released files show thousands of references to Moscow and Putin. Epstein reportedly had access to Russian leaders, models, and offered insights on Trump

'Likely a Russian spy': Poland to probe Epstein's links to Russia amid mention of Putin over 1000 times in emails

US President Donald Trump held his first in-person meeting with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday (Feb 3). Following the meeting, Trump said that the talks went “very well” after months of tensions between Washington and Bogota. He added that the two countries were “working on” anti-drug trafficking cooperation and lifting US sanctions placed on the South American country. Meanwhile, Petro said that the discussions were “positive”. “We got along very well. He and I weren’t exactly the best of friends, but I wasn’t insulted because I never met him. I didn’t know him at all, and we got along very well,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “My impression of the meeting a few hours ago is first and foremost that it was positive,” Petro told reporters after meeting Trump behind closed doors.Their meeting came after months of tensions and threats exchanged amid the Trump administration’s crackdown against drug trafficking. The Colombian leader has repeatedly defended Venezuela’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by American forces last month. He has also criticised deadly US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had also suggested a similar operation against Petro after capturing Maduro. However, his stance changed following a phone call between the leaders on January 7.“I mean, he’s been very nice over the last month or two,” Trump said on Monday on the eve of the visit. “He was certainly critical before that, but somehow, after the Venezuelan raid, he became very nice.”Ahead of the meeting, Petro said on X that during the talks he was “determined to continue strengthening the relationship between two nations that share a common goal: the fight against drug trafficking.”He added that he wanted to do so “from an approach that prioritises life and peace in our territories,” in an apparent reference to the strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific that have killed more than 100 people.

Trump met Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro at the White House, calling the talks “very well” after months of tension. Both sides discussed anti-drug cooperation and lifting US sanctions, with Petro terming the talks positive.

US President Donald Trump held his first in-person meeting with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday (Feb 3). Following the meeting, Trump said that the talks went “very well” after months of tensions between Washington and Bogota. He added that the two countries were “working on” anti-drug trafficking cooperation and lifting US sanctions placed on the South American country. Meanwhile, Petro said that the discussions were “positive”. “We got along very well. He and I weren’t exactly the best of friends, but I wasn’t insulted because I never met him. I didn’t know him at all, and we got along very well,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “My impression of the meeting a few hours ago is first and foremost that it was positive,” Petro told reporters after meeting Trump behind closed doors. Their meeting came after months of tensions and threats exchanged amid the Trump administration’s crackdown against drug trafficking. The Colombian leader has repeatedly defended Venezuela’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by American forces last month. He has also criticised deadly US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. Earlier, Trump had also suggested a similar operation against Petro after capturing Maduro. However, his stance changed following a phone call between the leaders on January 7. “I mean, he’s been very nice over the last month or two,” Trump said on Monday on the eve of the visit. “He was certainly critical before that, but somehow, after the Venezuelan raid, he became very nice.” Ahead of the meeting, Petro said on X that during the talks he was “determined to continue strengthening the relationship between two nations that share a common goal: the fight against drug trafficking.” He added that he wanted to do so “from an approach that prioritises life and peace in our territories,” in an apparent reference to the strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific that have killed more than 100 people.

Trump met Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro at the White House, calling the talks “very well” after months of tension. Both sides discussed anti-drug cooperation and lifting US sanctions, with Petro terming the talks positive.

‘Got along very well’: Trump hails first in-person talks with Colombia’s Petro, says ‘working on’ lifting sanctions

Trump defended himself over Epstein links, claiming innocence as files remain redacted. Despite past friendships and photos with Epstein, he dismissed allegations as conspiracies by Democrats and critics. Trump also criticized author Michael Wolff 

'Nothing came out about me': From 'Democrat hoax' to 'move on', what Trump said about Epstein Files

US President Donald Trump once again slammed a female reporter during Oval Office press briefing and question and answer session, stating that she is the worst reporter and he has never seen her smiling. Frustrated by her persistence in asking questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Trump claimed that her channel does not have any ratings due to “people like her” and that the channel should be ashamed of themselves for keeping the woman as their reporter. In the same press conference, Trump later asked media and Americans to move on from the Epstein case.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-obnoxious-trump-insults-another-female-journalist-what-triggered-him-this-time-watch-video-1765262800589">'Obnoxious': Trump insults another female journalist. What triggered him this time? Watch video</a><h2>Here's what happened?</h2>Trump scolded the CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins for supposedly not smiling enough in his presence. He highlighted that he has known her for about 10 years and claimed that she does not smile because she knows that she is “not talented.” The exchange began with Collins pointed out that the Epstein Files reveal close ties of US president's allies, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary with the late sex offender. Collins interrupted the US president when he went on a monologue blaiming Democrats for creating a narrative around Epstein documents while being in contact with Epstein themselves.&nbsp;While Trump said that had not read friendly emails of Musk and Lutnick with Epstein, he also unabashedly said that he was also friends with Epstein for 17 years. “I’m sure they’re fine,” Trump said, “otherwise there would’ve been major headlines.” &nbsp;When Collins noted that “a lot of women who are survivors of Epstein are unhappy with” the way the justice department redacted the documents, including, “entire witness interviews are totally blacked out”, Trump slammed her saying: “You are so bad. You are the WORST reporter. No wonder CNN has no ratings! You know she's a young woman. I’ve known you for ten years. I don't think I've EVER seen you smile. They should be ASHAMED of you.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump humiliates Kaitlin Collins in the Oval Office only the way Trump can , “You are so bad. You are the WORST reporter. No wonder CNN has no ratings! She&#39;s a young woman. I’ve known you for ten years. I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve EVER seen you smile. They should be ASHAMED of you.” <a href="https://t.co/YZIn6ZCDtV">pic.twitter.com/YZIn6ZCDtV</a>&mdash; Joey franko (@franko_ufo) <a href="https://twitter.com/franko_ufo/status/2018813747335491921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-defends-trump-after-piggy-remark-toward-female-reporter-1763628808640/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-defends-trump-after-piggy-remark-toward-female-reporter-1763628808640/embed</a><h2>Trump defends himself on Epstein Files links</h2>Trump made a fresh plea Tuesday for Americans to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. On Feb 2, Trump once again denied allegations linking him to Epstein, stating that he never visited Epstein’s ‘infested’ private island. He accused Democrats and their donors of creating fake stories about his links with Epstein while having relations with the convicted sex offender. He also slammed author Michael Wolff for spreading lies about his links with Epstein and claimed that Wolff did it to harm his reputation and his presidency. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed newly released information from the Department of Justice quashes the “trash talks” by the people regarding his links with Epstein Files.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a>

During an Oval Office briefing, Donald Trump lashed out at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for questioning him about Jeffrey Epstein. He criticized her demeanor, mocked CNN’s ratings, defended allies named in Epstein files, and urged the public to move on from the case.

US President Donald Trump once again slammed a female reporter during Oval Office press briefing and question and answer session, stating that she is the worst reporter and he has never seen her smiling. Frustrated by her persistence in asking questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Trump claimed that her channel does not have any ratings due to “people like her” and that the channel should be ashamed of themselves for keeping the woman as their reporter. In the same press conference, Trump later asked media and Americans to move on from the Epstein case. Also Read: 'Obnoxious': Trump insults another female journalist. What triggered him this time? Watch video Here's what happened? Trump scolded the CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins for supposedly not smiling enough in his presence. He highlighted that he has known her for about 10 years and claimed that she does not smile because she knows that she is “not talented.” The exchange began with Collins pointed out that the Epstein Files reveal close ties of US president's allies, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary with the late sex offender. Collins interrupted the US president when he went on a monologue blaiming Democrats for creating a narrative around Epstein documents while being in contact with Epstein themselves. While Trump said that had not read friendly emails of Musk and Lutnick with Epstein, he also unabashedly said that he was also friends with Epstein for 17 years. “I’m sure they’re fine,” Trump said, “otherwise there would’ve been major headlines.” When Collins noted that “a lot of women who are survivors of Epstein are unhappy with” the way the justice department redacted the documents, including, “entire witness interviews are totally blacked out”, Trump slammed her saying: “You are so bad. You are the WORST reporter. No wonder CNN has no ratings! You know she's a young woman. I’ve known you for ten years. I don't think I've EVER seen you smile. They should be ASHAMED of you.”

During an Oval Office briefing, Donald Trump lashed out at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for questioning him about Jeffrey Epstein. He criticized her demeanor, mocked CNN’s ratings, defended allies named in Epstein files, and urged the public to move on from the case.

'I've known you for 10 years but...': Trump scolds female journalist for not smiling as she asks about Epstein survivors | WATCH

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Feb 3) said that he held meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his high-level visit to Washington. In a post on X, Jaishankar said that he had "a useful discussion on advancement of India - US economic partnership and strategic cooperation" with Bessent, he mentioned that his discussion with Rubio centered around a wide ranging topics including bilateral cooperation agenda, regional and global issues. Jaishankar's meeting with the top men of the Trump administration comes US President Donald Trump announced a major trade deal with India after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slashing reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, effective immediately.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-deal-pm-modi-confirms-revised-18-tariffs-but-details-awaited-1770140167121/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-deal-pm-modi-confirms-revised-18-tariffs-but-details-awaited-1770140167121/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In a post, Jaishankar said that his meeting with Rubio underscored the facets of India - US Strategic Partnership including cooperation on trade, energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals and technology. He also hinted at continuous engagements between the diplomats of both the countries saying that early meetings may be held of various mechanisms to advance shared interests.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260204/image-1770164711379.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-trade-tariff-stalemate-broken-what-does-this-mean-for-new-delhi-and-its-economy-1770100909043">India US trade tariff stalemate ends, what does this mean for New Delhi and its economy</a>&nbsp;Soon after, Rubio also shared images with the Indian EAM and reiterated that they discussed bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration between the two countries. They also discussed scope to work together to unlock new economic opportunities between our two countries. “We also commended the trade deal between the United States and India,” Rubio said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260204/image-1770164742161.png"></figure>EAM Jaishankar will also attend first Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC on Wednesday. It will bring together officials from more than 50 countries to strengthen cooperation on securing and diversifying global supply chains for key minerals, according to US State Department. Jaishankar's participation highlights India's role in the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and the new Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing AI and semiconductor supply chains.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-jaishankar-asserts-right-to-self-defence-against-terrorism-at-arab-fms-meet-1769880515632">EAM Jaishankar asserts right to self-defence against terrorism at Arab FMs’ meet</a><h2>India-US trade deal</h2>Prime Minister Modi confirmed the trade deal with the United States on Monday (Feb 2) and appreciated President Donald Trump’s leadership, terming it “vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity.” Trump claimed that India will stop buying Russian oil as the part of the deal. As part of the deal, Trump, who had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports late last year and later doubled the tariffs on India to 50 per cent punishing Delhi for buying oil from Russia, reduced the tariffs to 18 per cent. This puts India in an advantageous position in comparison to competing economies. The resilience of Indian negotiators finally ended on a happy note after months of trade tensions and inappropriate criticism from Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro several times. However, the final text and technical details of the trade deal are still being "papered."

India's S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to deepen India-US economic and strategic ties. The talks followed a new trade deal cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Feb 3) said that he held meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his high-level visit to Washington. In a post on X, Jaishankar said that he had "a useful discussion on advancement of India - US economic partnership and strategic cooperation" with Bessent, he mentioned that his discussion with Rubio centered around a wide ranging topics including bilateral cooperation agenda, regional and global issues. Jaishankar's meeting with the top men of the Trump administration comes US President Donald Trump announced a major trade deal with India after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slashing reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, effective immediately. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-deal-pm-modi-confirms-revised-18-tariffs-but-details-awaited-1770140167121/embed In a post, Jaishankar said that his meeting with Rubio underscored the facets of India - US Strategic Partnership including cooperation on trade, energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals and technology. He also hinted at continuous engagements between the diplomats of both the countries saying that early meetings may be held of various mechanisms to advance shared interests. Also Read: India US trade tariff stalemate ends, what does this mean for New Delhi and its economy Soon after, Rubio also shared images with the Indian EAM and reiterated that they discussed bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration between the two countries. They also discussed scope to work together to unlock new economic opportunities between our two countries. “We also commended the trade deal between the United States and India,” Rubio said. EAM Jaishankar will also attend first Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC on Wednesday. It will bring together officials from more than 50 countries to strengthen cooperation on securing and diversifying global supply chains for key minerals, according to US State Department. Jaishankar's participation highlights India's role in the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and the new Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing AI and semiconductor supply chains. Also Read: EAM Jaishankar asserts right to self-defence against terrorism at Arab FMs’ meet India-US trade deal Prime Minister Modi confirmed the trade deal with the United States on Monday (Feb 2) and appreciated President Donald Trump’s leadership, terming it “vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity.” Trump claimed that India will stop buying Russian oil as the part of the deal. As part of the deal, Trump, who had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports late last year and later doubled the tariffs on India to 50 per cent punishing Delhi for buying oil from Russia, reduced the tariffs to 18 per cent. This puts India in an advantageous position in comparison to competing economies. The resilience of Indian negotiators finally ended on a happy note after months of trade tensions and inappropriate criticism from Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro several times. However, the final text and technical details of the trade deal are still being "papered."

India's S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to deepen India-US economic and strategic ties. The talks followed a new trade deal cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent

From critical minerals to nuclear ties: What Jaishankar discussed with Rubio, Bessent after India-US trade deal

The US House of Representatives passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package on Tuesday (Feb 3) to end the partial government shutdown in the country. The measure was sent to the American president, Donald Trump, and also set the stage for debate over Homeland Security funding in Congress. The vote was 217-214. The funding will cover the vast majority of the government's budget for the budget year ending September 30.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mention-of-pizza-1000-times-in-epstein-files-new-documents-reveal-unsolved-mystery-of-erin-ko-stephanie-and-roy-hodges-1770061950551">Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges</a>&nbsp;The POTUS has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk. Trump has been pressuring Republicans to adopt the spending bill and end the shutdown.&nbsp;"We will work together in good faith to address the issues that have been raised, but we cannot have another long, pointless, and destructive Shutdown that will hurt our Country so badly," Trump said in a Truth Social post in reference to a record 43-day closure last summer.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-asked-me-to-fix-it-and-i-did-italian-painter-restores-angel-s-face-critics-say-it-now-looks-like-giorgia-meloni-1770122128849">‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni</a>&nbsp;If Republicans don’t concede to enacting significant new mandates for DHS by the new Feb. 13 deadline, the department many Democrats have called “rogue” will face another funding lapse or short-term patch.&nbsp;“We have a list that we want done, and we aren’t settling for half-measures,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), the No. 3 party leader, told reporters, Politico reported. He warned that if Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson “don’t want to come to the table and negotiate real reform, then they’re going to have to explain to the American public why they’re shutting down agencies.”&nbsp;

The US House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending it to President Donald Trump, who confirmed he will sign it.

The US House of Representatives passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package on Tuesday (Feb 3) to end the partial government shutdown in the country. The measure was sent to the American president, Donald Trump, and also set the stage for debate over Homeland Security funding in Congress. The vote was 217-214. The funding will cover the vast majority of the government's budget for the budget year ending September 30. Also read: Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges The POTUS has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk. Trump has been pressuring Republicans to adopt the spending bill and end the shutdown. "We will work together in good faith to address the issues that have been raised, but we cannot have another long, pointless, and destructive Shutdown that will hurt our Country so badly," Trump said in a Truth Social post in reference to a record 43-day closure last summer. Also read: ‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni If Republicans don’t concede to enacting significant new mandates for DHS by the new Feb. 13 deadline, the department many Democrats have called “rogue” will face another funding lapse or short-term patch. “We have a list that we want done, and we aren’t settling for half-measures,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), the No. 3 party leader, told reporters, Politico reported. He warned that if Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson “don’t want to come to the table and negotiate real reform, then they’re going to have to explain to the American public why they’re shutting down agencies.”

The US House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending it to President Donald Trump, who confirmed he will sign it.

After weeks of chaos, US House passes $1.2 trillion funding package to end partial shutdown

Son of late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, has been killed by gunmen, his adviser told the media on Tuesday (Feb 3), with relatives confirming his death. "Four armed men stormed the residence of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after disabling surveillance cameras, then executed him," Abdurrahim was reported as saying. TV channel al-Ahrar said people close to him confirmed his death "without revealing the circumstances", while state news agency LANA cited his adviser, Abdallah Othman, as also confirming the death. Moreover, his lawyer, Khaled el-Zaydi, also confirmed the death.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mention-of-pizza-1000-times-in-epstein-files-new-documents-reveal-unsolved-mystery-of-erin-ko-stephanie-and-roy-hodges-1770061950551">Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges</a>&nbsp;In the year 2015, a Liyan court passed a death sentence on his lawyer, Khaled el-Zaydi. He was charged with suppressing peaceful protests during Libya's 2011 revolution that ended his father's rule. Moreover, he was also provisionally charged by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, a case his lawyers failed to dismiss.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-asked-me-to-fix-it-and-i-did-italian-painter-restores-angel-s-face-critics-say-it-now-looks-like-giorgia-meloni-1770122128849">‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni</a>&nbsp;He registered himself as a presidential candidate in 2021 for a December election, which was postponed indefinitely. His adviser, Abdallah Othman Abdurrahim, confirmed his death in a social media post. His cousin, Hamid Gaddafi, said, "Saif al-Islam has fallen as a martyr." Media outlets said the 53-year-old had died in Zintan, in northwestern Libya, although his whereabouts had long been unknown.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lauren-sanchezthree-letters-in-a-week-multiple-emails-countless-internet-posts-all-unanswered-why-jeff-bezos-is-silent-on-washington-post-layoffs-1770129791939">Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs?</a>&nbsp;Born in 1972, Saif al-Islam played a major role in Libya's rapprochement with the West from 2000 until the collapse of the Gaddafi regime. For a long time, he was seen as the most influential and feared figure in the country. After his father's removal, he was jailed by a rival militia in the city of Zintan for almost six years.

Libyan state media reported the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, without disclosing circumstances, sparking uncertainty and speculation amid Libya’s fragile political climate.

Son of late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, has been killed by gunmen, his adviser told the media on Tuesday (Feb 3), with relatives confirming his death. "Four armed men stormed the residence of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after disabling surveillance cameras, then executed him," Abdurrahim was reported as saying. TV channel al-Ahrar said people close to him confirmed his death "without revealing the circumstances", while state news agency LANA cited his adviser, Abdallah Othman, as also confirming the death. Moreover, his lawyer, Khaled el-Zaydi, also confirmed the death. Also read: Mention of ‘Pizza’ 1000 times in Epstein Files? New documents reveal mystery of Erin Ko, Stephanie and Roy Hodges In the year 2015, a Liyan court passed a death sentence on his lawyer, Khaled el-Zaydi. He was charged with suppressing peaceful protests during Libya's 2011 revolution that ended his father's rule. Moreover, he was also provisionally charged by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, a case his lawyers failed to dismiss. Also read: ‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni He registered himself as a presidential candidate in 2021 for a December election, which was postponed indefinitely. His adviser, Abdallah Othman Abdurrahim, confirmed his death in a social media post. His cousin, Hamid Gaddafi, said, "Saif al-Islam has fallen as a martyr." Media outlets said the 53-year-old had died in Zintan, in northwestern Libya, although his whereabouts had long been unknown. Also read: Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs? Born in 1972, Saif al-Islam played a major role in Libya's rapprochement with the West from 2000 until the collapse of the Gaddafi regime. For a long time, he was seen as the most influential and feared figure in the country. After his father's removal, he was jailed by a rival militia in the city of Zintan for almost six years.

Libyan state media reported the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, without disclosing circumstances, sparking uncertainty and speculation amid Libya’s fragile political climate.

‘Four armed men stormed his residence and...’: Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, killed in Libya. Details inside

The US military shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday (Feb 3) that &nbsp;"aggressively" approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. This came amid the arrangement of nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and America. The incident also occurred after the US President Donald Trump warned that with US warships heading toward Iran, "bad things" would probably happen if a deal could not be reached.&nbsp;The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier "with unclear intent" and was shot down by an F-35 US fighter jet, the US military said, Reuters reported. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson at the US military's Central Command, told the news agency, "An F-35C fighter jet from Abraham Lincoln shot down the Iranian drone in self-defense and to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board."<h2>‘We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran’</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-asked-me-to-fix-it-and-i-did-italian-painter-restores-angel-s-face-critics-say-it-now-looks-like-giorgia-meloni-1770122128849">‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni</a>&nbsp;Trump issued a warning to Iran amid the diplomatic tensions. During a press conference on Friday (Jan 30), the American president said he hopes a deal with Tehran can be finalised. "We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran. They should make a deal; if they don't, we'll see what happens," he said, while repeating: “We have a large armada heading towards Iran.” He kept on saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, but we will see what happens. Only Iran knows the deadline to strike a deal. I have told them directly my deadline."&nbsp;The POTUS also said that he would not reveal what his administration was planning "militariy" for Iran. "We have a powerful fleet near Iran. Adding up to 25 battleships. Will build 10 new battleships, up to 25 battleships," he said.

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a US official told the Reutrers.

The US military shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday (Feb 3) that "aggressively" approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. This came amid the arrangement of nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and America. The incident also occurred after the US President Donald Trump warned that with US warships heading toward Iran, "bad things" would probably happen if a deal could not be reached. The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier "with unclear intent" and was shot down by an F-35 US fighter jet, the US military said, Reuters reported. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson at the US military's Central Command, told the news agency, "An F-35C fighter jet from Abraham Lincoln shot down the Iranian drone in self-defense and to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board." ‘We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran’ Also read: ‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni Trump issued a warning to Iran amid the diplomatic tensions. During a press conference on Friday (Jan 30), the American president said he hopes a deal with Tehran can be finalised. "We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran. They should make a deal; if they don't, we'll see what happens," he said, while repeating: “We have a large armada heading towards Iran.” He kept on saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, but we will see what happens. Only Iran knows the deadline to strike a deal. I have told them directly my deadline." The POTUS also said that he would not reveal what his administration was planning "militariy" for Iran. "We have a powerful fleet near Iran. Adding up to 25 battleships. Will build 10 new battleships, up to 25 battleships," he said.

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a US official told the Reutrers.

US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching American Navy aircraft carrier

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary questioning and carried out searches at the Paris offices of X as part of an expanding criminal investigation into alleged political interference and the spread of illegal content on the platform.Authorities confirmed that Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been asked to attend interviews in Paris on April 20, 2026. Prosecutors say the inquiry now extends beyond claims of algorithmic manipulation in French politics to include allegations involving Holocaust denial and the circulation of sexualised deepfake material linked to Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok.&nbsp;Investigators also searched X’s French headquarters on Tuesday, with Europol providing operational support by sending an analyst to assist local authorities. The probe began in January 2025 following two formal complaints, one filed by French lawmaker Eric Bothorel, who accused X of narrowing political discourse and allowing direct interference by Musk in platform governance after his 2022 takeover. Musk’s outspoken support for right-wing political movements in Europe had already stirred concern among regulators.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peter-mandelson-ex-british-envoy-to-us-to-step-down-from-house-of-lords-over-ties-with-jeffrey-epstein-1770132160233">Peter Mandelson, ex-British envoy to US, resigns from House of Lords over ties with Jeffrey Epstein</a>&nbsp;French prosecutors are examining several potential offences, including complicity in the possession of child sexual abuse material and denial of crimes against humanity. Multiple X staff members have also been summoned to testify as witnesses between April 20 and 24. Meanwhile, scrutiny of Grok has intensified across Europe. Both Britain and the European Union have launched separate investigations into the chatbot after reports that users were able to generate sexualised images of women and children using simple text prompts. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office said such content could violate data protection laws and pose serious risks to the public.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/explosions-rock-ukrainian-cities-homes-plunge-into-darkness-1770131147107/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/explosions-rock-ukrainian-cities-homes-plunge-into-darkness-1770131147107/embed</a>&nbsp;The European Union opened its own investigation earlier this year into Grok’s role in producing sexual deepfakes involving women and minors. X has rejected the allegations, previously calling the French investigation politically driven. The company’s lawyer declined to comment on the latest developments.&nbsp;Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticised the French action, accusing the country of targeting social media platforms that allow greater freedom of expression. Durov himself is under investigation in France over claims that Telegram enabled illegal activities, charges he denies. The Paris prosecutor’s office, which announced the developments on X, also stated it would stop using the platform going forward.

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X algorithm and AI-generated deepfakes

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary questioning and carried out searches at the Paris offices of X as part of an expanding criminal investigation into alleged political interference and the spread of illegal content on the platform. Authorities confirmed that Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been asked to attend interviews in Paris on April 20, 2026. Prosecutors say the inquiry now extends beyond claims of algorithmic manipulation in French politics to include allegations involving Holocaust denial and the circulation of sexualised deepfake material linked to Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok. Investigators also searched X’s French headquarters on Tuesday, with Europol providing operational support by sending an analyst to assist local authorities. The probe began in January 2025 following two formal complaints, one filed by French lawmaker Eric Bothorel, who accused X of narrowing political discourse and allowing direct interference by Musk in platform governance after his 2022 takeover. Musk’s outspoken support for right-wing political movements in Europe had already stirred concern among regulators. Also Read: Peter Mandelson, ex-British envoy to US, resigns from House of Lords over ties with Jeffrey Epstein French prosecutors are examining several potential offences, including complicity in the possession of child sexual abuse material and denial of crimes against humanity. Multiple X staff members have also been summoned to testify as witnesses between April 20 and 24. Meanwhile, scrutiny of Grok has intensified across Europe. Both Britain and the European Union have launched separate investigations into the chatbot after reports that users were able to generate sexualised images of women and children using simple text prompts. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office said such content could violate data protection laws and pose serious risks to the public. https://www.wionews.com/videos/explosions-rock-ukrainian-cities-homes-plunge-into-darkness-1770131147107/embed The European Union opened its own investigation earlier this year into Grok’s role in producing sexual deepfakes involving women and minors. X has rejected the allegations, previously calling the French investigation politically driven. The company’s lawyer declined to comment on the latest developments. Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticised the French action, accusing the country of targeting social media platforms that allow greater freedom of expression. Durov himself is under investigation in France over claims that Telegram enabled illegal activities, charges he denies. The Paris prosecutor’s office, which announced the developments on X, also stated it would stop using the platform going forward.

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk and searched X’s Paris office as part of a widening investigation into political interference and AI-generated deepfakes

The US &nbsp;Department of Justice (DOJ) &nbsp;has removed thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein Files from its website after the identities of the victims were allegedly compromised. Legal aides of the victims said a lack of redactions in the files released on Friday had "turned upside down" the lives of nearly 100 survivors. The documents also had email addresses and nude photos along with the names of the potential victims. The survivors of the sex offence issued a statement calling the disclosure "outrageous" and said they should not be "named, scrutinised and retraumatised".&nbsp;The DOJ said it had taken down all the flagged files and that mistakes were due to "technical or human error". The department submitted a letter to a deferral judge on Monday (Feb 2) saying, &nbsp;"All documents requested by victims or counsel to be removed by yesterday evening have been removed for further redaction."&nbsp;&nbsp;As per the terms of release of the documents, the federal government was required to redact details which could identify victims. On Friday (Jan 30), two lawyers representing the victims asked a federal judge in New York to order the DOJ to take down the website hosting the files, calling the release "the single most egregious violation of victim privacy in one day in United States history".&nbsp;The department also said it was checking if any other documents need further redaction. Annie Farmer, one of the Epstein survivors, told the BBC, "It's hard to focus on the new information that has been brought to light because of how much damage the DOJ has done by exposing survivors in this way."&nbsp;Another of Epstein's victims, Lisa Phillips, told the outlet that the survivors were "very unhappy with the outcome" of the release. "The DOJ has violated all three of our requirements," she told BBC's Newsday on Tuesday, adding: “Number one, many documents still haven't been disclosed. Number two, the date set for release has long passed. And number three, DOJ released the names of many of the survivors.” She further said, "We feel like they're playing some games with us but we're not going to stop fighting."

The US DOJ removed thousands of Epstein Files after unredacted documents exposed victim identities, sparking outrage among survivors who said the disclosure caused severe harm and retraumatisation.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein Files from its website after the identities of the victims were allegedly compromised. Legal aides of the victims said a lack of redactions in the files released on Friday had "turned upside down" the lives of nearly 100 survivors. The documents also had email addresses and nude photos along with the names of the potential victims. The survivors of the sex offence issued a statement calling the disclosure "outrageous" and said they should not be "named, scrutinised and retraumatised". The DOJ said it had taken down all the flagged files and that mistakes were due to "technical or human error". The department submitted a letter to a deferral judge on Monday (Feb 2) saying, "All documents requested by victims or counsel to be removed by yesterday evening have been removed for further redaction." As per the terms of release of the documents, the federal government was required to redact details which could identify victims. On Friday (Jan 30), two lawyers representing the victims asked a federal judge in New York to order the DOJ to take down the website hosting the files, calling the release "the single most egregious violation of victim privacy in one day in United States history". The department also said it was checking if any other documents need further redaction. Annie Farmer, one of the Epstein survivors, told the BBC, "It's hard to focus on the new information that has been brought to light because of how much damage the DOJ has done by exposing survivors in this way." Another of Epstein's victims, Lisa Phillips, told the outlet that the survivors were "very unhappy with the outcome" of the release. "The DOJ has violated all three of our requirements," she told BBC's Newsday on Tuesday, adding: “Number one, many documents still haven't been disclosed. Number two, the date set for release has long passed. And number three, DOJ released the names of many of the survivors.” She further said, "We feel like they're playing some games with us but we're not going to stop fighting."

The US DOJ removed thousands of Epstein Files after unredacted documents exposed victim identities, sparking outrage among survivors who said the disclosure caused severe harm and retraumatisation.

DOJ takes down thousands of Epstein documents from website after victims identified

British media mogul Robert Maxwell father of Ghislaine Maxwell, who died under mysterious circumstances, has been mentioned in the Epstein Files. In the recently released Epstein's mail, he was claiming that Robert Maxwell threatened to expose all Mossad operations unless he was paid £400 mn to save his collapsing business empire.&nbsp;Epstein claimed that Robert had access to Margaret Thatcher in Downing Street and Ronald Reagan in White House. He was also acting as the unofficial ambassador of the Soviet Bloc."In that time, he had free access to Margaret Thatcher's Downing Street, t= Ronald Reagan's White House, to the Kremlin and to the corridors of power throughout Europe," wrote Epstein.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-emails-jewish-supremacist-conspiracy-elite-dinners-1770096649080">Epstein emails expose elite dinner talk on Jewish supremacist conspiracies</a> &nbsp;

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Robert Maxwell was once the owner of 400 companies and an MP in the British parliament. He was allegedly involved in the Iran-Contra money affair, using his empire for money laundering. Iran-Contra was one of the darkest scams of the CIA-Mossad, where they sold weapons to Iran to fund the Nicaraguan rebels, who were fighting the communist government. It was later discovered in 1986 when a supply plane was shot down over Nicaragua, and arms were found in the plane. Robert was also the backbone of the PROMIS Software Scandal; he globally distributed the bugged PROMIS software used by Mossad to spy on other governments.&nbsp;Whistleblower Ari Ben-Menashe alleged that he diverted the funds from his companies to further his espionage goals. “Maxwell passed on all the secrets he learned to Mossad in Tel Aviv. In turn, they tolerated his excesses, vanities and insatiable appetite for a luxurious lifestyle and women,” wrote Epstein. "He told his controllers who they should target and how they should do it. He appointed himself as Israel's unofficial ambassador to the Soviet Bloc." &nbsp;His life mirrors the life of Jeffrey Epstein, both had the story of rags to riches, both were connected to Mossad, KGB and MI6; and both had Ghislaine Maxwell along with them.&nbsp;Maxwell died falling from his yacht, “the Lady Ghislaine,” after a supposed heart attack. Even though the official explanation denied foul play, reports suggest that there were discrepancies in his pathology test, there were bruises on his body, it was found almost 100 miles away from the yacht, and not a single crew hear any splash of him falling in water. Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh and others suggested that when Maxwell's debt became unassailable, he tried to blackmail Mossad to bail him out, which led to his death. These speculations were further fueled when he received a state funeral in Israel, where six serving and former heads of Israeli intelligence, and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir were present. Shamir stated that Maxwell “has done more for Israel than can today be said.”&nbsp;

Epstein Files cite claims that British media tycoon Robert Maxwell threatened Mossad over a £400 million bailout, alleging deep intelligence links and blackmail.

British media mogul Robert Maxwell father of Ghislaine Maxwell, who died under mysterious circumstances, has been mentioned in the Epstein Files. In the recently released Epstein's mail, he was claiming that Robert Maxwell threatened to expose all Mossad operations unless he was paid £400 mn to save his collapsing business empire. Epstein claimed that Robert had access to Margaret Thatcher in Downing Street and Ronald Reagan in White House. He was also acting as the unofficial ambassador of the Soviet Bloc."In that time, he had free access to Margaret Thatcher's Downing Street, t= Ronald Reagan's White House, to the Kremlin and to the corridors of power throughout Europe," wrote Epstein. Also Read: Epstein emails expose elite dinner talk on Jewish supremacist conspiracies

Epstein Files cite claims that British media tycoon Robert Maxwell threatened Mossad over a £400 million bailout, alleging deep intelligence links and blackmail.

Did Robert Maxwell threaten Mossad? Epstein files reignite mystery around his death

Peter Mandelson has stepped down from the House of Lords following revelations that he exchanged emails with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, some of which allegedly contained confidential UK government material.The resignation came after Prime Minister Keir Starmer informed cabinet colleagues that a dossier relating to Mandelson’s correspondence had been handed to the police.&nbsp;&nbsp;The emails reportedly included internal briefings Mandelson received while serving as business secretary under Gordon Brown, touching on sensitive government responses to the global financial crisis. Starmer told ministers he was deeply disturbed by the disclosures and had instructed officials to prepare draft legislation aimed at removing Mandelson’s peerage as swiftly as possible. While Mandelson’s departure means he will no longer sit in the Lords from Wednesday, his title remains intact, as peerages can only be revoked through an act of parliament.&nbsp;Announcing the resignation, the speaker of the House of Lords confirmed Mandelson’s immediate exit from the chamber. Starmer later criticised the current system, arguing it was unacceptable that peers could only be stripped of their titles through primary legislation, a process not used for more than a century. Downing Street said the prime minister believes the House of Lords should have faster and more effective mechanisms to deal with serious misconduct. His spokesperson said Starmer considers it absurd that, unlike almost any other profession, peers cannot be dismissed without passing a new law.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-are-the-viral-photos-linking-zohran-mamdani-to-jeffrey-epstein-real-here-s-what-we-know-1770127995193">Epstein Files: Are the viral photos linking Zohran Mamdani to Jeffrey Epstein real? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;In a cabinet meeting, Starmer accused Mandelson of damaging public trust, saying recent revelations about politicians being unable to account for large sums of money had left voters disillusioned and cynical about politics as a whole. The cabinet secretary has now launched an investigation into the leaked emails, which date back to the final year of Brown’s government. These include messages discussing potential sales of state assets and early details of a €500bn European bailout. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are assessing the material and considering whether a broader criminal inquiry is warranted.&nbsp;Among the documents reportedly shared with Epstein was a confidential briefing intended for the prime minister, outlining proposals to raise £20bn through asset sales. Other emails suggest Mandelson sought to influence policy on bankers’ bonuses, hinted at advance knowledge of eurozone rescue measures, and proposed that senior banking figures pressure the chancellor over pay restrictions. The Cabinet Office said an initial review of files released by the US Department of Justice indicated they may contain market-sensitive information linked to efforts to stabilise the economy during the 2008 financial crisis. Starmer reportedly warned ministers that further damaging revelations could still emerge.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gold-and-silver-crash-as-friday-s-rout-halts-precious-metals-rally-1770123973336/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/gold-and-silver-crash-as-friday-s-rout-halts-precious-metals-rally-1770123973336/embed</a>&nbsp;US court disclosures also appear to show that Epstein transferred $75,000 into accounts connected to Mandelson while he was still a Labour MP. Separate documents indicate Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s partner, now his husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, to help fund an osteopathy course and related expenses in 2009.

Peter Mandelson, ex-British envoy to US, resigns from House of Lords over ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson has stepped down from the House of Lords following revelations that he exchanged emails with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, some of which allegedly contained confidential UK government material. The resignation came after Prime Minister Keir Starmer informed cabinet colleagues that a dossier relating to Mandelson’s correspondence had been handed to the police. The emails reportedly included internal briefings Mandelson received while serving as business secretary under Gordon Brown, touching on sensitive government responses to the global financial crisis. Starmer told ministers he was deeply disturbed by the disclosures and had instructed officials to prepare draft legislation aimed at removing Mandelson’s peerage as swiftly as possible. While Mandelson’s departure means he will no longer sit in the Lords from Wednesday, his title remains intact, as peerages can only be revoked through an act of parliament. Announcing the resignation, the speaker of the House of Lords confirmed Mandelson’s immediate exit from the chamber. Starmer later criticised the current system, arguing it was unacceptable that peers could only be stripped of their titles through primary legislation, a process not used for more than a century. Downing Street said the prime minister believes the House of Lords should have faster and more effective mechanisms to deal with serious misconduct. His spokesperson said Starmer considers it absurd that, unlike almost any other profession, peers cannot be dismissed without passing a new law. Also Read: Epstein Files: Are the viral photos linking Zohran Mamdani to Jeffrey Epstein real? Here's what we know In a cabinet meeting, Starmer accused Mandelson of damaging public trust, saying recent revelations about politicians being unable to account for large sums of money had left voters disillusioned and cynical about politics as a whole. The cabinet secretary has now launched an investigation into the leaked emails, which date back to the final year of Brown’s government. These include messages discussing potential sales of state assets and early details of a €500bn European bailout. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are assessing the material and considering whether a broader criminal inquiry is warranted. Among the documents reportedly shared with Epstein was a confidential briefing intended for the prime minister, outlining proposals to raise £20bn through asset sales. Other emails suggest Mandelson sought to influence policy on bankers’ bonuses, hinted at advance knowledge of eurozone rescue measures, and proposed that senior banking figures pressure the chancellor over pay restrictions. The Cabinet Office said an initial review of files released by the US Department of Justice indicated they may contain market-sensitive information linked to efforts to stabilise the economy during the 2008 financial crisis. Starmer reportedly warned ministers that further damaging revelations could still emerge. https://www.wionews.com/videos/gold-and-silver-crash-as-friday-s-rout-halts-precious-metals-rally-1770123973336/embed US court disclosures also appear to show that Epstein transferred $75,000 into accounts connected to Mandelson while he was still a Labour MP. Separate documents indicate Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s partner, now his husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, to help fund an osteopathy course and related expenses in 2009.

Peter Mandelson resigns from the Lords after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein reveal alleged leaks of confidential UK government information

A series of viral images circulating on social media this week falsely purport to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child alongside his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, in the company of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The images started spreading on Monday (February 2), on X, after the Justice Department released a new batch of Epstein-related documents on Friday. Although widely shared, the visuals are not authentic. They were generated using artificial intelligence and are clearly labeled with digital watermarks indicating AI involvement.&nbsp;The images trace back to an X account that openly identifies itself as a parody page and describes its content as AI-generated memes and visuals. Several inconsistencies further undermine the credibility of the photos. One fabricated image shows Mamdani and Nair standing in the foreground of a nighttime street scene alongside Epstein, Maxwell, former President Bill Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Mamdani appears to be a pre-teen. Another AI-generated scene places a similar group in a tropical environment, with Epstein holding Clinton and Maxwell standing beside a younger-looking Mamdani.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lauren-sanchezthree-letters-in-a-week-multiple-emails-countless-internet-posts-all-unanswered-why-jeff-bezos-is-silent-on-washington-post-layoffs-1770129791939">Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs?</a> Additional images show Mamdani as an infant in Nair’s arms while posing with Epstein, Maxwell, Clinton, and Bezos. Importantly, none of Epstein’s victims have accused Clinton, Gates, or Bezos of involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. Google’s Gemini platform confirmed that all of the images contain SynthID, a digital watermark used to flag AI-generated or AI-modified content, indicating they were created or altered by Google’s AI tools.&nbsp;The account responsible for posting the images did not respond to media inquiries, but appeared to acknowledge its role in a follow-up post. “I purposely made him a baby, which would technically make this pic 34 years old,” the account wrote, suggesting the images were intentionally fabricated. The false visuals surfaced shortly after reports about a 2009 film afterparty held at Maxwell’s townhouse, referenced in an email from publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein. The email mentioned several well-known figures, including Clinton, Bezos, and Nair. However, Mamdani was 18 years old in 2009, contradicting depictions of him as a baby or young child in the images.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-vs-china-us-hosts-mineral-meet-to-challenge-china-s-dominance-in-critical-minerals-1770123946505/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-vs-china-us-hosts-mineral-meet-to-challenge-china-s-dominance-in-critical-minerals-1770123946505/embed</a>&nbsp;The spread of the AI images has fueled additional misinformation online, including an unfounded claim that Epstein was Mamdani’s father. In reality, Mamdani’s father is Mahmood Mamdani, a respected anthropology professor at Columbia University.The New York City Mayor’s Ooffice declined to comment on the matter.

Epstein Files: Are the viral photos linking Zohran Mamdani to Jeffrey Epstein real? Here's what we know

A series of viral images circulating on social media this week falsely purport to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child alongside his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, in the company of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The images started spreading on Monday (February 2), on X, after the Justice Department released a new batch of Epstein-related documents on Friday. Although widely shared, the visuals are not authentic. They were generated using artificial intelligence and are clearly labeled with digital watermarks indicating AI involvement. The images trace back to an X account that openly identifies itself as a parody page and describes its content as AI-generated memes and visuals. Several inconsistencies further undermine the credibility of the photos. One fabricated image shows Mamdani and Nair standing in the foreground of a nighttime street scene alongside Epstein, Maxwell, former President Bill Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Mamdani appears to be a pre-teen. Another AI-generated scene places a similar group in a tropical environment, with Epstein holding Clinton and Maxwell standing beside a younger-looking Mamdani. Also Read: Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs? Additional images show Mamdani as an infant in Nair’s arms while posing with Epstein, Maxwell, Clinton, and Bezos. Importantly, none of Epstein’s victims have accused Clinton, Gates, or Bezos of involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. Google’s Gemini platform confirmed that all of the images contain SynthID, a digital watermark used to flag AI-generated or AI-modified content, indicating they were created or altered by Google’s AI tools. The account responsible for posting the images did not respond to media inquiries, but appeared to acknowledge its role in a follow-up post. “I purposely made him a baby, which would technically make this pic 34 years old,” the account wrote, suggesting the images were intentionally fabricated. The false visuals surfaced shortly after reports about a 2009 film afterparty held at Maxwell’s townhouse, referenced in an email from publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein. The email mentioned several well-known figures, including Clinton, Bezos, and Nair. However, Mamdani was 18 years old in 2009, contradicting depictions of him as a baby or young child in the images. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-vs-china-us-hosts-mineral-meet-to-challenge-china-s-dominance-in-critical-minerals-1770123946505/embed The spread of the AI images has fueled additional misinformation online, including an unfounded claim that Epstein was Mamdani’s father. In reality, Mamdani’s father is Mahmood Mamdani, a respected anthropology professor at Columbia University. The New York City Mayor’s Ooffice declined to comment on the matter.

AI-generated images falsely linking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his mother, Mira Nair, to Jeffrey Epstein were widely shared online despite clear AI watermarks

Washington Post staff fear imminent layoffs as Jeff Bezos remains silent despite multiple letters and public appeals, deepening uncertainty over foreign, local, and White House coverage cuts.

Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs?

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticised the vandalism and theft of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Rowville, a suburb of Melbourne, calling on Australian authorities to take swift and decisive action. Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (February 3) said India has strongly taken up the issue with Australian officials, urging them to recover the statue at the earliest and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.&nbsp;The statue, a 426-kilogram bronze installation, was reported stolen in the early hours of January 12 from outside the Australian Indian Community Centre, according to Australia Today. The artwork had been gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and was unveiled in 2021 by then Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Victoria Police’s Knox Crime Investigation Unit is currently probing the incident. Authorities revealed that three unidentified individuals allegedly removed the statue around 12:50 am. Police have also alerted scrap metal dealers to remain vigilant and immediately report any attempt to sell a bronze statue matching the description.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-all-citizens-are-thanking-pm-modi-for-a-successful-trade-deal-piyush-goal-on-india-us-trade-agreement-1770119536603"> 'All citizens are thanking PM Modi for a successful trade deal': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade agreement</a>

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The theft has sparked anxiety within Melbourne’s Indian-Australian community. Santosh Kumar, a committee member of the Australian Indian Community Charitable Trust, told CNBC TV18 that CCTV footage partially captured the incident. “A white van was seen arriving, and the individuals involved had their faces covered. All available details have been shared with the police,” Kumar said, expressing disappointment over the loss of a symbol representing a global icon of peace.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-massive-fires-erupt-as-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-hit-1770122143292/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-massive-fires-erupt-as-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-hit-1770122143292/embed</a>&nbsp;Political leaders in Victoria have also denounced the act. Evan Mulholland, the state’s shadow minister for multicultural and multifaith affairs, described the incident as disturbing and said it threatens the sense of security that multicultural communities deserve.

India condemns theft of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Melbourne, seeks action against those responsible

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticised the vandalism and theft of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Rowville, a suburb of Melbourne, calling on Australian authorities to take swift and decisive action. Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (February 3) said India has strongly taken up the issue with Australian officials, urging them to recover the statue at the earliest and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The statue, a 426-kilogram bronze installation, was reported stolen in the early hours of January 12 from outside the Australian Indian Community Centre, according to Australia Today. The artwork had been gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and was unveiled in 2021 by then Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Victoria Police’s Knox Crime Investigation Unit is currently probing the incident. Authorities revealed that three unidentified individuals allegedly removed the statue around 12:50 am. Police have also alerted scrap metal dealers to remain vigilant and immediately report any attempt to sell a bronze statue matching the description. Also Read: 'All citizens are thanking PM Modi for a successful trade deal': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade agreement

India has condemned the vandalism and theft of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Melbourne, urging Australian authorities to recover it quickly and punish those responsible

Italy's culture minister launched an investigation after claims emerged that the restored face of an angel in an Italian church resembled Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The resemblance was first noticed by the newspaper La Repubblica. The newspaper noticed that one of two angles carved on a marble bust of Italy’s last king in the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina now had “a familiar, astonishingly contemporary face”.&nbsp;“Before the restoration, there was a generic cherub. Today, it is the face of the most powerful woman in the country," the newspaper said. It was also reported that the cultural ministry sent a bunch of technicians to carry out an inspection of the winged figure. They were told by the ministry to “establish the nature of the work carried out," and would “decide what action to take”.&nbsp;Moreover, a before-and-after photo was also circulated on social media after which, Meloni made a humorous post saying, “No, I definitely do not look like an angel,” alongside a laughing emoji. The priest of the church, Daniele Micheletti, told the newspaper Ansa that there was indeed a certain resemblance, but you would have to ask the restorer why it was done that way."&nbsp;“I asked for the chapel to be restored exactly as it was, I don’t know," he added. The priest revealed that the restoration was needed after the chapel containing the painting sustained water damage. &nbsp;He also said that the original painting dated back to the year 2000 - hence, it was not under any sort of heritage protection.<h2>Political debate</h2>The news also escalated political tensions in the country as the members of the Five Star Movement said, “We cannot allow art and culture to risk becoming a tool for propaganda or anything else, regardless of whether the face depicted is that of the prime minister."<h2>‘They asked me to fix it’</h2>After this, the person who restored the painting, Bruno Valentinetti, was questioned, and he said, “They asked me to fix it, and I did. I worked on it for two years and finished the work a year ago.”&nbsp;“Many things had disappeared. In restoration, you strip away the layers and the original design reappears. I traced it and put the colour back in. The design was ruined, but I managed to recover the outline and traced it," he added. He also said, “It’s not Meloni. I restored the faces to how they were 25 years ago.”

Italy launched a probe after a restored church angel sparked controversy for resembling PM Giorgia Meloni, with critics alleging political symbolism while the restorer insists he faithfully recovered the original artwork.

Italy's culture minister launched an investigation after claims emerged that the restored face of an angel in an Italian church resembled Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The resemblance was first noticed by the newspaper La Repubblica. The newspaper noticed that one of two angles carved on a marble bust of Italy’s last king in the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina now had “a familiar, astonishingly contemporary face”. “Before the restoration, there was a generic cherub. Today, it is the face of the most powerful woman in the country," the newspaper said. It was also reported that the cultural ministry sent a bunch of technicians to carry out an inspection of the winged figure. They were told by the ministry to “establish the nature of the work carried out," and would “decide what action to take”. Moreover, a before-and-after photo was also circulated on social media after which, Meloni made a humorous post saying, “No, I definitely do not look like an angel,” alongside a laughing emoji. The priest of the church, Daniele Micheletti, told the newspaper Ansa that there was indeed a certain resemblance, but you would have to ask the restorer why it was done that way." “I asked for the chapel to be restored exactly as it was, I don’t know," he added. The priest revealed that the restoration was needed after the chapel containing the painting sustained water damage. He also said that the original painting dated back to the year 2000 - hence, it was not under any sort of heritage protection. Political debate The news also escalated political tensions in the country as the members of the Five Star Movement said, “We cannot allow art and culture to risk becoming a tool for propaganda or anything else, regardless of whether the face depicted is that of the prime minister." ‘They asked me to fix it’ After this, the person who restored the painting, Bruno Valentinetti, was questioned, and he said, “They asked me to fix it, and I did. I worked on it for two years and finished the work a year ago.” “Many things had disappeared. In restoration, you strip away the layers and the original design reappears. I traced it and put the colour back in. The design was ruined, but I managed to recover the outline and traced it," he added. He also said, “It’s not Meloni. I restored the faces to how they were 25 years ago.”

Italy launched a probe after a restored church angel sparked controversy for resembling PM Giorgia Meloni, with critics alleging political symbolism while the restorer insists he faithfully recovered the original artwork.

‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni

Amid uncertainty over the scope and specifics of the India–US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and subsequently confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (February 3) shared insights into the deal. Addressing the media, Goyal asserted that the agreement would have wide-ranging benefits. “This deal will help everyone, all 140 crore Indians, from farmers to fisherfolk,” he said. He said that he had intended to brief Parliament on the matter, but refrained from doing so due to disruptions in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;&nbsp;“But you saw the ugly scenes witnessed in the Lok Sabha today,” he remarked, placing the blame on the Opposition. “I condemn Rahul Gandhi for what happened,” he added, referring to the uproar triggered by the Leader of the Opposition’s attempt to cite an unpublished book by former Army chief Gen MM Naravane. Despite repeatedly claiming the deal would benefit multiple sectors, Goyal did not disclose specific provisions. He later acknowledged that negotiations were still ongoing and said a joint statement would be released in due course.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-won-t-allow-privacy-of-any-citizen-to-be-compromised-supreme-court-slams-meta-1770118538789">'Won't allow privacy of any citizen to be compromised': Supreme Court slams Meta</a><h2>Goyal credits Modi's personal rapport with Trump for the deal</h2>Speaking on the substance of the trade deal, Goyal credited Prime Minister Modi’s personal rapport with the US president. “PM Modi used his friendship with Donald Trump to get the best deal among all the countries in the region, all countries that we compete with,” he said. He pointed to the pressures India had been facing before the agreement. “There were a lot of challenges. India was facing 50% tariffs; farmers were suffering; marine exporters were worried. Until a few days ago, Opposition leaders also had been asking us when the deal would happen,” Goyal noted.&nbsp;“We hadn't been able to get this deal for months, but PM Modi used his friendship to seal such a great deal, which will immensely benefit India,” he added. Responding to concerns that agriculture and dairy interests may have been compromised, Goyal insisted otherwise. “PM Modi has always looked out for the agriculture and dairy sectors, and he ensured that nothing bad happens to them,” he said. “PM Modi ensured that India's sensitive sectors, agriculture and dairy, were safeguarded and given attention in the deal.” He further claimed that coastal communities had already reacted positively. “Fishermen who export seafood celebrated in all coastal regions after the deal. This is a sign of how this deal heralds a bright future for India,” Goyal said, adding that engineering, textiles, marine products, and gems and jewellery were also expected to gain.<h2>Goyal attacks Opposition</h2>The minister then launched a direct attack on Opposition leaders, singling out Rahul Gandhi. “Rahul Gandhi is a negative person. He has a negative mentality. And any leader who joins hands with him — be it those from DMK or TMC — doesn't like a deal which will benefit so many sectors,” he said. He further asked, “Rahul Gandhi ko kya mirchi lagti hai? (Why does he feel the burn?) Does Rahul Gandhi have a problem with the country's growth?” Goyal went on to describe Gandhi’s outlook as “anti-national”. “The time has come for the citizens of the country to seek accountability from Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Stalin, Kanimozhi, Akhilesh Yadav,” he said, naming leaders from states expected to go to the polls within the next year.<h2>Agriculture sector in focus</h2>The most politically sensitive element of the agreement relates to agriculture, a sector that employs nearly half of India’s population and contributes about 18% to GDP. While the Indian government had earlier described agriculture as a non-negotiable “red line”, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins characterised the agreement as a breakthrough that would open Indian markets to American farm products.&nbsp;Within India, BJP-led NDA leaders praised Modi as a “generational leader” who had “made history”. The Opposition, however, reacted sharply, with Rahul Gandhi alleging that the Prime Minister had “sold the country”. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh demanded that the full text of the agreement be tabled and debated in Parliament. As of Tuesday afternoon, the government had yet to release the complete details, though BJP president and Union minister JP Nadda assured lawmakers that a formal statement would be issued and a discussion held.

'All citizens are thanking PM Modi for a successful trade deal': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade agreement

Amid uncertainty over the scope and specifics of the India–US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and subsequently confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (February 3) shared insights into the deal. Addressing the media, Goyal asserted that the agreement would have wide-ranging benefits. “This deal will help everyone, all 140 crore Indians, from farmers to fisherfolk,” he said. He said that he had intended to brief Parliament on the matter, but refrained from doing so due to disruptions in the Lok Sabha. “But you saw the ugly scenes witnessed in the Lok Sabha today,” he remarked, placing the blame on the Opposition. “I condemn Rahul Gandhi for what happened,” he added, referring to the uproar triggered by the Leader of the Opposition’s attempt to cite an unpublished book by former Army chief Gen MM Naravane. Despite repeatedly claiming the deal would benefit multiple sectors, Goyal did not disclose specific provisions. He later acknowledged that negotiations were still ongoing and said a joint statement would be released in due course. Also Read: 'Won't allow privacy of any citizen to be compromised': Supreme Court slams Meta Goyal credits Modi's personal rapport with Trump for the deal Speaking on the substance of the trade deal, Goyal credited Prime Minister Modi’s personal rapport with the US president. “PM Modi used his friendship with Donald Trump to get the best deal among all the countries in the region, all countries that we compete with,” he said. He pointed to the pressures India had been facing before the agreement. “There were a lot of challenges. India was facing 50% tariffs; farmers were suffering; marine exporters were worried. Until a few days ago, Opposition leaders also had been asking us when the deal would happen,” Goyal noted. “We hadn't been able to get this deal for months, but PM Modi used his friendship to seal such a great deal, which will immensely benefit India,” he added. Responding to concerns that agriculture and dairy interests may have been compromised, Goyal insisted otherwise. “PM Modi has always looked out for the agriculture and dairy sectors, and he ensured that nothing bad happens to them,” he said. “PM Modi ensured that India's sensitive sectors, agriculture and dairy, were safeguarded and given attention in the deal.” He further claimed that coastal communities had already reacted positively. “Fishermen who export seafood celebrated in all coastal regions after the deal. This is a sign of how this deal heralds a bright future for India,” Goyal said, adding that engineering, textiles, marine products, and gems and jewellery were also expected to gain. Goyal attacks Opposition The minister then launched a direct attack on Opposition leaders, singling out Rahul Gandhi. “Rahul Gandhi is a negative person. He has a negative mentality. And any leader who joins hands with him — be it those from DMK or TMC — doesn't like a deal which will benefit so many sectors,” he said. He further asked, “Rahul Gandhi ko kya mirchi lagti hai? (Why does he feel the burn?) Does Rahul Gandhi have a problem with the country's growth?” Goyal went on to describe Gandhi’s outlook as “anti-national”. “The time has come for the citizens of the country to seek accountability from Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Stalin, Kanimozhi, Akhilesh Yadav,” he said, naming leaders from states expected to go to the polls within the next year. Agriculture sector in focus The most politically sensitive element of the agreement relates to agriculture, a sector that employs nearly half of India’s population and contributes about 18% to GDP. While the Indian government had earlier described agriculture as a non-negotiable “red line”, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins characterised the agreement as a breakthrough that would open Indian markets to American farm products. Within India, BJP-led NDA leaders praised Modi as a “generational leader” who had “made history”. The Opposition, however, reacted sharply, with Rahul Gandhi alleging that the Prime Minister had “sold the country”. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh demanded that the full text of the agreement be tabled and debated in Parliament. As of Tuesday afternoon, the government had yet to release the complete details, though BJP president and Union minister JP Nadda assured lawmakers that a formal statement would be issued and a discussion held.

Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Piyush Goyal, during a press conference on Tuesday (February 3) said that the trade deal between India-US will make the future of India a prosperous one

A heartwarming story from India is reminding people why a dog’s love is often called unconditional. When Divya and John decided to move from Hyderabad to Australia, they made one thing clear: their pet dog, Sky, was coming with them, no matter how difficult or expensive the process became. Their excitement about relocating quickly turned into stress after they learned about Australia’s strict pet import rules. Since India is classified as a non–rabies-free country, dogs cannot be flown directly into Australia. Instead, pets must spend at least six months in a rabies-free nation before they are eligible to enter.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the couple, this meant an emotional separation, endless paperwork, and a cost of nearly ₹15 lakh. The couple shared their journey in a video posted on Instagram by the page Kahaani of Tales. In the clip, they addressed the question that many people asked them: why spend such a huge amount on a dog instead of adopting another one later? Their answer was simple: Sky is family.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gen-z-officially-less-intelligent-than-millennials-first-recorded-intergenerational-iq-drop-1770115374340">Gen Z is officially less intelligent than millennials, first recorded intergenerational IQ drop</a>&nbsp;To help him settle, Divya and John stayed with Sky in Dubai for the first month. After that, he remained in a boarding facility for the rest of the six months. The entire journey took about 190 days and involved multiple medical tests, vaccinations, documentation, and quarantine procedures.

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Leaving Sky behind was heartbreaking. The couple stayed in constant touch, checking on him daily through calls and video updates, counting the days until they could finally reunite. Every moment of waiting came with anxiety, but they never doubted their decision.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-zuma-denies-epstein-link-after-former-south-african-president-named-in-files-1770110439303/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-zuma-denies-epstein-link-after-former-south-african-president-named-in-files-1770110439303/embed</a>&nbsp;When Sky finally arrived in Australia, the relief and happiness were overwhelming. All the stress, time, and money suddenly felt insignificant. For Divya and John, the journey wasn’t about logistics or cost, it was about keeping their family together.“To some, this might seem excessive,” they said. “But Sky is not ‘just a dog.’ He’s our child. And we would choose this path again without hesitation.”

'He's our child': Hyderabad couple spends $16,000 to reunite with their pet dog in Australia

A heartwarming story from India is reminding people why a dog’s love is often called unconditional. When Divya and John decided to move from Hyderabad to Australia, they made one thing clear: their pet dog, Sky, was coming with them, no matter how difficult or expensive the process became. Their excitement about relocating quickly turned into stress after they learned about Australia’s strict pet import rules. Since India is classified as a non–rabies-free country, dogs cannot be flown directly into Australia. Instead, pets must spend at least six months in a rabies-free nation before they are eligible to enter. For the couple, this meant an emotional separation, endless paperwork, and a cost of nearly ₹15 lakh. The couple shared their journey in a video posted on Instagram by the page Kahaani of Tales. In the clip, they addressed the question that many people asked them: why spend such a huge amount on a dog instead of adopting another one later? Their answer was simple: Sky is family. Also Read: Gen Z is officially less intelligent than millennials, first recorded intergenerational IQ drop To help him settle, Divya and John stayed with Sky in Dubai for the first month. After that, he remained in a boarding facility for the rest of the six months. The entire journey took about 190 days and involved multiple medical tests, vaccinations, documentation, and quarantine procedures.

An Indian couple spent nearly ₹15 lakh and waited six months to bring their pet dog to Australia, proving that family includes paws as well

China has become the first country to formally restrict the use of hidden door handles on electric vehicles, following growing safety concerns tied to emergency access failures. The sleek handle designs, popularised globally by Tesla, will be phased out under new national regulations. The decision follows a series of fatal incidents involving electric vehicles, including two deadly crashes in China linked to Xiaomi EVs. In those cases, suspected power outages reportedly prevented passengers from opening the doors, raising alarms among regulators.&nbsp;Under rules issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, all passenger vehicles sold in China must be equipped with mechanical door-release systems that work independently of electrical power. These releases must be accessible from both inside and outside the vehicle. Externally, each passenger door, excluding the boot, must include a recessed opening measuring at least 6cm by 2cm by 2.5cm to ensure rescuers or occupants can reach the handle. Inside the cabin, clear markings must indicate how to open the door, with minimum dimensions set to ensure visibility.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-indian-nationals-arrested-in-canada-for-shootings-over-extortion-1770103397268">3 Indian nationals arrested in Canada for shootings over extortion - What is the case</a>&nbsp;The regulations are scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2027. Vehicles already approved and nearing market launch will be granted an additional two-year grace period to revise their designs. Hidden door handles are currently a defining feature of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market, which includes electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered cars. Government-linked data shows that roughly 60% of the country’s 100 best-selling NEV models use concealed handle designs.&nbsp;While the rules apply only to vehicles sold in China, the country’s dominance in global auto manufacturing suggests the changes could influence design standards worldwide. Tesla’s door handles are already under scrutiny elsewhere. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation in November after receiving reports that electronic handles on 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles failed unexpectedly.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-backed-candidates-continue-to-lose-big-in-local-polls-1770109565769/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-backed-candidates-continue-to-lose-big-in-local-polls-1770109565769/embed</a>&nbsp;According to the agency, nine complaints were filed, and in four cases, owners said they were forced to smash windows to free trapped passengers. European regulators are also weighing whether similar safety rules should be introduced.

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China has become the first country to formally restrict the use of hidden door handles on electric vehicles, following growing safety concerns tied to emergency access failures. The sleek handle designs, popularised globally by Tesla, will be phased out under new national regulations. The decision follows a series of fatal incidents involving electric vehicles, including two deadly crashes in China linked to Xiaomi EVs. In those cases, suspected power outages reportedly prevented passengers from opening the doors, raising alarms among regulators. Under rules issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, all passenger vehicles sold in China must be equipped with mechanical door-release systems that work independently of electrical power. These releases must be accessible from both inside and outside the vehicle. Externally, each passenger door, excluding the boot, must include a recessed opening measuring at least 6cm by 2cm by 2.5cm to ensure rescuers or occupants can reach the handle. Inside the cabin, clear markings must indicate how to open the door, with minimum dimensions set to ensure visibility. Also Read: 3 Indian nationals arrested in Canada for shootings over extortion - What is the case The regulations are scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2027. Vehicles already approved and nearing market launch will be granted an additional two-year grace period to revise their designs. Hidden door handles are currently a defining feature of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market, which includes electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered cars. Government-linked data shows that roughly 60% of the country’s 100 best-selling NEV models use concealed handle designs. While the rules apply only to vehicles sold in China, the country’s dominance in global auto manufacturing suggests the changes could influence design standards worldwide. Tesla’s door handles are already under scrutiny elsewhere. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation in November after receiving reports that electronic handles on 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles failed unexpectedly. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-backed-candidates-continue-to-lose-big-in-local-polls-1770109565769/embed According to the agency, nine complaints were filed, and in four cases, owners said they were forced to smash windows to free trapped passengers. European regulators are also weighing whether similar safety rules should be introduced.

China will ban hidden EV door handles from 2027, requiring mechanical releases after fatal crashes raised concerns over doors failing during power loss

The recent tranche of Epstein emails released by the DOJ had mentioned a dinner table conversation between Epstein and his anonymous guests. Epstein was recollecting the conversation where they were discussing the Jewish supremacist conspiracy theory. These emails have once again become the fodder for speculations about the existence of a hidden power.&nbsp;Epstein was asking one of his guests, presumably right-wing, why they are so “anti-semitic”, the other person responds the historical stereotype about jews pulling strings behind the government. Then one of them pointed to “Epstein”, he supposedly laughed it off.&nbsp;"At my dinner table I asked "why are you right wing guys so anti - semetic" One said- "historically we all know its actually been the Jews behind the govts actually pulling the strings". I said " like who?" , and one pointed at me -and they all started to roar with laughter . ME?!! . and one guy said how do you explain in only three days there have been princes , prime ,and other ministers. emissaries plus two presidents of world bodies.. - guilty ! . so funny . wish you were here." &nbsp;The email was sent from two separate IDs, both of which apparently belong to Epstein. It is psychopathic to send mail to oneself, or one of them was being handled by one of his associates, maybe Ghislaine Maxwell.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-allege-trump-israel-mossad-kushner-1769837438535">Epstein files: Trump was compromised by Israel, had Mossad Links and Kushner Influence</a>

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Another such email between Jeffrey Epstein and Peggy Siegal, a well-known celebrity publicist, from August 2010, shows a conversation about a party. Peggy was asking whether it was going to be “100% Jew night”. Epstein replied, “No, goyim in abundance- jpmorgan execs brilliant wasps.” Goyim is a modern slang used by Jews to describe non-Jews. He further says that there is an event called “Yom Kippur Redemption” that sounds like a “wrestling event”. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was communicating within networks of people in entertainment, finance, media and categorising them on religion and ethnicity, shows the disturbing mindset among the elites. One of Epstein's former victims, Maria Farmer, alleged that Epstein belonged to a network of Jewish supremacist which was dismissed by mainstream media, but recent revelations are corroborating Farmer's claims. DOJ has released 3 million+ Epstein files with heavy redaction; further 3 million more will never be released due to concerns of US national security.&nbsp;

New DOJ-released Epstein emails recount elite dinner conversations invoking antisemitic conspiracy theories, reviving scrutiny of power networks and ideology

The recent tranche of Epstein emails released by the DOJ had mentioned a dinner table conversation between Epstein and his anonymous guests. Epstein was recollecting the conversation where they were discussing the Jewish supremacist conspiracy theory. These emails have once again become the fodder for speculations about the existence of a hidden power. Epstein was asking one of his guests, presumably right-wing, why they are so “anti-semitic”, the other person responds the historical stereotype about jews pulling strings behind the government. Then one of them pointed to “Epstein”, he supposedly laughed it off. "At my dinner table I asked "why are you right wing guys so anti - semetic" One said- "historically we all know its actually been the Jews behind the govts actually pulling the strings". I said " like who?" , and one pointed at me -and they all started to roar with laughter . ME?!! . and one guy said how do you explain in only three days there have been princes , prime ,and other ministers. emissaries plus two presidents of world bodies.. - guilty ! . so funny . wish you were here." The email was sent from two separate IDs, both of which apparently belong to Epstein. It is psychopathic to send mail to oneself, or one of them was being handled by one of his associates, maybe Ghislaine Maxwell. Also Read: Epstein files: Trump was compromised by Israel, had Mossad Links and Kushner Influence

New DOJ-released Epstein emails recount elite dinner conversations invoking antisemitic conspiracy theories, reviving scrutiny of power networks and ideology

Epstein emails expose elite dinner talk on Jewish supremacist conspiracies

In a major development, three Indian nationals, including a teenager, have been arrested in Canada. They have been charged in connection with an incident of multiple shots being fired at a residence for the apparent purpose of extortion. Their names and photographs was released by Canada Police on Monday (Feb 2). They have been identified as Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Dayajeet Singh Billing. All three were charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place. They have been remanded to custody till Friday and police said as they were foreign nationals, the Canada Border Services Agency or CBSA had also been engaged in the matter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zubeen-garg-s-death-probe-india-seeks-cooperation-from-singaporean-authorities-1759224789794">Zubeen Garg's death probe: India seeks cooperation from Singaporean authorities</a><h2>What is the case?</h2>According to reports, around 3:50 am, shots were fired at a home and a small fire was started outside. No injuries were reported, though the residence was occupied at the time. Officers on a specialized anti-extortion patrol (Project Assurance) located the suspects shortly after the shooting. The three individuals were apprehended after entering a rideshare vehicle near 28 Avenue and 140 Street.&nbsp;This case is part of an escalating pattern of violence in the Surrey and Lower Mainland regions. Since January 1, 2026, Surrey has recorded 46 reported extortion cases, including 11 shootings and one arson attack. Just one week prior, two other Indian nationals—Harshdeep Singh (20) and Hanspreet Singh (21)—were arrested for a separate extortion-related shooting. Intimidators often demand large sums ($100k+) from businessmen via phone or WhatsApp; refusal frequently leads to drive-by shootings or firebombing. Surrey City Council has urged the federal government to declare a national emergency. In response, Ottawa recently committed 20 additional RCMP officers and air support to combat the "menace".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/family-of-indian-student-who-died-in-canada-appeals-to-jaishankar-to-help-bring-back-mortal-remains-690923">Indian student dies in Canada, family appeals to MEA for help in bringing back mortal remains</a>

Canadian police arrested three Indian nationals, including a teenager, in Surrey, British Columbia, for allegedly firing shots at a residence in an extortion-related incident. No injuries were reported, but the house was damaged. The accused remain in custody as investigations continue.

In a major development, three Indian nationals, including a teenager, have been arrested in Canada. They have been charged in connection with an incident of multiple shots being fired at a residence for the apparent purpose of extortion. Their names and photographs was released by Canada Police on Monday (Feb 2). They have been identified as Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Dayajeet Singh Billing. All three were charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place. They have been remanded to custody till Friday and police said as they were foreign nationals, the Canada Border Services Agency or CBSA had also been engaged in the matter. Also Read: Zubeen Garg's death probe: India seeks cooperation from Singaporean authorities What is the case? According to reports, around 3:50 am, shots were fired at a home and a small fire was started outside. No injuries were reported, though the residence was occupied at the time. Officers on a specialized anti-extortion patrol (Project Assurance) located the suspects shortly after the shooting. The three individuals were apprehended after entering a rideshare vehicle near 28 Avenue and 140 Street. This case is part of an escalating pattern of violence in the Surrey and Lower Mainland regions. Since January 1, 2026, Surrey has recorded 46 reported extortion cases, including 11 shootings and one arson attack. Just one week prior, two other Indian nationals—Harshdeep Singh (20) and Hanspreet Singh (21)—were arrested for a separate extortion-related shooting. Intimidators often demand large sums ($100k+) from businessmen via phone or WhatsApp; refusal frequently leads to drive-by shootings or firebombing. Surrey City Council has urged the federal government to declare a national emergency. In response, Ottawa recently committed 20 additional RCMP officers and air support to combat the "menace". Also Read: Indian student dies in Canada, family appeals to MEA for help in bringing back mortal remains

Canadian police arrested three Indian nationals, including a teenager, in Surrey, British Columbia, for allegedly firing shots at a residence in an extortion-related incident. No injuries were reported, but the house was damaged. The accused remain in custody as investigations continue.

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