This topic covers the ongoing revelations from the Epstein files, including demands for Prince Andrew to testify and concerns over the DoJ's transparency, alongside new details on Epstein's potential cooperation and Ghislaine Maxwell's role.

• Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files — BBC World -
• Democrats request ‘urgent’ review of unredacted Epstein files to evaluate DoJ compliance – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein links — The Guardian -

• Democrats accuse DoJ of not releasing millions of Epstein files despite legal requirement — The Guardian -
• Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal — The Guardian -
• Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace after child sex offender’s release, files show — The Guardian -
• Epstein documents shed new light on ‘manipulator’ Ghislaine Maxwell — The Guardian -
• Epstein files updates: survivors say new documents expose victims’ names ‘while men remain protected’ – as it happened — The Guardian -

This topic features intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza, deadly gas explosions in Iran, diplomatic tensions as Australia declines to condemn Israel, and President Trump hinting at a deal with Iran to avoid military action, alongside a controversial Israeli death penalty proposal.

• News live: Australia declines to join statement condemning Israel for Unrwa HQ demolition; Liberal party can win elections without Nationals, Ruston says — The Guardian -
• Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes — The Guardian -
• Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say — BBC World -

• Israel Launches Attack in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Explosions in Iran Spread Jitters and Rumors Amid Anticipation of Attacks — New York Times World -
• Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say — BBC World -
• Campaigner Peter Tatchell arrested for carrying ‘globalise the intifada’ placard — The Guardian -
• Children and police officers among at least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza — The Guardian -
• Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen — BBC World -
• Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen — BBC World -
• Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen — BBC World -
• These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World — New York Times World -
• Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks — BBC World -
• Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks — BBC World -

This topic highlights Chicago's mayoral order to investigate ICE activity, federal judges upholding ICE surges in Minnesota despite protests, and the nationwide outpouring of anti-ICE demonstrations, alongside controversies involving border patrol officials.

• Chicago mayor orders police to investigate alleged illegal ICE activity in city — The Guardian -
• Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis — The Guardian -
• Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith — The Guardian -

• Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota — BBC World -
• Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church — BBC World -
• Nurses remember Alex Pretti and vow to ‘bring the care our patients need’ — The Guardian -
• CBP employee in Minnesota charged after reportedly being found ‘covered in vomit’ in car — The Guardian -
• Trump’s post-truth agenda beaten back as Americans refuse to accept ICE lies — The Guardian -
• More than 300 anti-ICE protests planned across US this weekend — The Guardian -
• French MPs demand explanation over tech firm’s contract to help ICE in US — The Guardian -
• US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding — The Guardian -
• Thousands of anti-ICE protesters take to US streets in day of action — The Guardian -
• Thousands march in anti-ICE protest in New York City: ‘If it’s them today, it’s us tomorrow’ — The Guardian -
• Former CNN host Don Lemon charged over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church — BBC World -
• US Senate approves deal to fund government and discuss ICE restrictions — The Guardian -

This topic details a partial US government shutdown, President Trump's efforts to appoint a new Federal Reserve chair, his ambitious plan for a Washington D.C. arch, and the mixed reception of the Melania Trump documentary.

• Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report — The Guardian -
• Melania Trump documentary opens to underwhelming reception: ‘It’s not a gripping film’ — The Guardian -
• Trump has tapped a new Federal Reserve chair. Has he finally found his yes-man? — The Guardian -

• US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal — BBC World -
• US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal — BBC World -
• What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary — BBC World -
• What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary — BBC World -

This topic examines Russia's dwindling oil revenue, China's growing economic influence amid a large trade surplus, the UN's warning of financial collapse, and Europe's debates on independent defense without US support.

• ‘Keep on dreaming’: could Europe really defend itself without the US? — The Guardian -
• As US influence wanes, the Chinese trade surplus strangles manufacturing across the globe — The Guardian -
• Impose sanctions on refineries that buy Russian crude oil to end war, says Bill Browder — The Guardian -

• Russia’s Oil Revenue Is Plummeting — New York Times World -
• Will corporate America finally stand up to the Trump administration? — The Guardian -
• U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms — New York Times World -
• How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump — New York Times World -
• U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues — New York Times World -

This topic reports on a fatal shooting at a Louisiana Mardi Gras parade, the tragic loss of a Massachusetts fishing boat, deadly winter storms across the US East Coast, a devastating mine collapse in DR Congo, and cold-related deaths among New York's homeless.

• Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves six people injured — The Guardian -
• Search for survivors halted after Massachusetts fishing boat lost at sea — The Guardian -
• Snow and blizzards move into US east coast as 85 dead from last week’s storm — The Guardian -

• More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo — BBC World -
• More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo — BBC World -
• Danger for homeless New Yorkers as cold-related deaths spike in bitter storm — The Guardian -

This topic covers the passing of Lord Triesman, Keir Starmer's push for 'true patriotism' in a byelection, an Eton College apology following a teacher's sexual assault conviction, the closure of the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme, and ongoing UK-EU discussions on defense cooperation.

• Lord Triesman, former Labour minister and FA chair, dies aged 82 — The Guardian -
• Starmer says Gorton and Denton byelection a vote on ‘true patriotism’ as Labour picks local candidate — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s astonishing how well it has lasted’: Anglesey marks 200th anniversary of beloved bridge — The Guardian -

• Eton head apologises after former teacher jailed for sexual assault of pupil — The Guardian -
• Urban Outfitters, Dreams and Royal Parks cafes criticised for use of gig economy app — The Guardian -
• ‘Quietly, subtly, the outsider’: Andy Burnham’s dress sense decoded — The Guardian -
• Thousands may lose out as Post Office closes main Horizon compensation scheme — The Guardian -
• UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation — The Guardian -
• UK new car buyers drive a bargain as average discount nears £6,000 — The Guardian -
• Starmer hopes his China trip will begin the thaw after recent ice age — The Guardian -
• ‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk — The Guardian -
• Cambridge university accused of ‘obfuscation’ over arms investment — The Guardian -

This topic includes Australia's decision not to join a statement condemning Israel, NSW's innovative legal reform regarding 'good character' in sentencing, proposed Greens legislation for berry industry regulation, a prolonged heatwave across the south-east, and the unexplained deaths of two men in Sydney.

• NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first — The Guardian -
• NSW Greens to move bill to let councils better regulate berry industry as it continues rapid expansion — The Guardian -
• Two men in their 20s found dead at Sydney property — The Guardian -

• Heatwave across Australia’s south-east continues for eighth day ahead of a welcome cool change — The Guardian -

This topic highlights SpaceX's application to launch one million satellites, US investigations into claims Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages, and alarm over Chinese CCTV cameras safeguarding the Magna Carta.

• Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit — BBC World -
• US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages — The Guardian -
• Alarm raised over Chinese CCTV cameras guarding ‘symbol of democracy’ Magna Carta — The Guardian -

This topic covers Russia's advances on Ukraine's front line, Ukrainians preparing for severe winter temperatures amid energy cuts, a resilient dance party on a frozen Kyiv river, and the hazardous removal of Russian undersea mines.

• Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line — New York Times World -
• Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv — BBC World -
• Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe' — BBC World -

• One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines — BBC World -
• One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines — BBC World -

This topic covers the passing of rights activist T. Kumar, protests in Hungary against anti-Roma remarks, Spain's move to regularize undocumented migrants, Danish veterans marching against Trump's comments, and the inflammatory remarks from a Ugandan army chief.

• T. Kumar, Rights Activist Who Was Shaped by His Time in Prison, Dies at 76 — New York Times World -
• Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments — New York Times World -
• Protesters to demand resignation of Hungarian politician for anti-Roma remark — The Guardian -

• ‘It’s like a gift from God’: undocumented foreign workers welcome Spanish amnesty — The Guardian -
• This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus — BBC World -
• This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus — BBC World -

This topic features tributes to the late Catherine O'Hara, the cancellation of a Pokémon event at a sensitive Japanese shrine, the growing presence of 'dark kitchens' in England, Bordeaux's adaptation to climate change with new wine types, and the story of a coyote found on Alcatraz.

• Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara — BBC World -
• Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash — BBC World -
• Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash — BBC World -

• Good Company — New York Times World -
• Mass grave in Jordan sheds new light on world’s earliest recorded pandemic — The Guardian -
• Mark Carney Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams — New York Times World -
• Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? — BBC World -
• Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? — BBC World -
• Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 — BBC World -
• One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows — The Guardian -
• New type of Bordeaux wine to gain official status as result of climate pressure — The Guardian -
• An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door — BBC World -