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In his prison cell in Paris, a French modeling agent and close associate of the late US millionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was discovered dead. Prosecutors said that Jean-Luc Brunel was found hanging in his cell at La Santé prison around 01:00 on Saturday. The 76-year-old had been detained for more than a year while being probed for rape of minors and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation. Brunel had vehemently denied any misconduct on his part. Brunel's lawyers stated the allegations had "crushed" him and blamed the allegations on a "media-judicial system." Brunel co-founded Karin Models in France in 1977 and MC2 Model Management in the United States with the help of Epstein. In December 2020, Brunel was stopped at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport while attempting to catch a flight to Senegal. His detention was part of a French investigation into charges of sex trafficking and sexual assault against Epstein, which focused on possible crim

According to tweets from an executive on a test version seen by Reuters, Donald Trump's new social media endeavor, Truth Social, is slated to launch in Apple's App Store on Monday, perhaps marking the former president's return to social media on the US Presidents' Day holiday. A verified account for the network's chief product officer, Billy B, responded to queries about the app from users asked to use it during its test period in a series of postings late Friday. According to screenshots seen by Reuters, one user inquired when the software, which had been accessible for beta testers this week, would be released to the general public. "We're scheduled to be released on the Apple app store on Monday, February." The launch will reintroduce Trump to social media after he was banned from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube following his supporters' attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, when he was accused of sending comments inciting violence. Donald

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order for the military to conduct a series of maneuvers using the country's nuclear arsenal on Saturday. The exercises will feature ballistic and cruise missile launches, as well as nuclear-capable bombers and vessels from Russia's Black Sea Fleet, according to The New York Times. In recent weeks, Russia has undertaken significant military maneuvers along Ukraine's border, in the Black Sea, and in Belarus. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that Russia had flown two Tu-22M3 nuclear-capable bombers over Belarus. Russia has around 6,000 nuclear warheads, according to the Arms Control Association. President Biden warned on Friday that he is "convinced" that Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, and that the assault will almost certainly include a strike on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city. Russia has around 100,000 troops stationed along Ukraine's border. According to the New York Times, Russian-backed separa

As forecasters issue additional yellow weather warnings for areas of the UK, energy firms are rushing to restore power to thousands of homes. On Sunday, high winds of up to 70 mph are expected in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with heavy rain in Cumbria, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire. It comes after three people were murdered in one of the biggest storms to batter the UK in decades on Friday. Storm Eunice ripped through the United Kingdom, bringing down trees and demolishing roofs. Greg Dewhurst of the Met Office predicted "a modest abatement in the wind" on Saturday night, but that "it won't be long before they kick up again tomorrow, leading to another windy day across the country." "Over the course of the day, this will have an impact on the cleanup procedure." In addition, a yellow rain warning is in effect for Cumbria, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire from midnight Saturday to 18:00 GMT Sunday. The Energy Networks Association stated in a Sat

Previous President Donald Trump's efforts to have conspiracy cases filed by lawmakers and two Capitol police officers dismissed by a federal judge on Friday, noting that the former president's statements "plausibly" contributed to the January 6, 2021 insurgency. Judge Amit Mehta of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Trump's statements at a rally prior to the violent storming of the United States Capitol were likely "words of incitement not protected by the First Amendment." "Only in the most extreme circumstances might a court refuse to acknowledge that a President's speech is protected by the First Amendment," Mehta wrote. "However, the court considers this to be that case." The order is the latest illustration of the former president's legal woes. The National Archives had said just hours before that records discovered at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club contained secret information, and that

President Joe Biden stated on Friday that he is now confident that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, but that there is still time for dialogue. During remarks at the White House, Biden said, "As of this moment, I am certain he's made the decision." The President also stated that the US believes Russian forces are planning an attack on Ukraine "within the next week" or sooner, and that the attack will be directed at Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. On Saturday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Russia was "getting into the necessary positions to undertake a strike," reiterating Vice President Joe Biden's claim that Putin had decided to invade. Austin, speaking from Vilnius, Lithuania, stated, "They're uncoiling and are set to attack." "Until the very last minute, until it's not possible," Austin said, the US would try a diplomatic settlement. Biden planned to spend the weekend at the White H

A senior Biden administration official told reporters Wednesday night that no Russian troops had been evacuated from the Ukraine border, despite Moscow's claims to the contrary. "We now know it was fake," the official said, adding that 7,000 troops have recently joined the 150,000 already stationed along the border. According to the official, troops arrived as recently as Wednesday, and Moscow might attack Ukraine under false pretenses at any time. The official reportedly gave one of the most pessimistic evaluations yet of the chances of avoiding conflict through diplomacy. "While Russia continues to claim that it wishes to pursue a diplomatic solution, their actions suggest otherwise," the official said. "We're hoping they'll change their minds before they start." "While Russia continues to claim that it wishes to pursue a diplomatic solution, their actions suggest otherwise," the official said. "We hope they reconsider their mi

Hernandez, who ruled the Central American country for eight years until last month, is now facing a US extradition request, which aims to force him to face drug trafficking accusations in American courts. "You're not by yourself!" One admirer of Hernandez's right-wing National Party told local TV TSI, "There is a great political party that supports you." A altercation erupted in front of the justice ministry, where Hernandez's hearing was held, with pushing and shoving as well as some rock tossing, but police swiftly dispersed the crowd. According to Judiciary spokesperson Melvin Duarte, the judge overseeing the extradition case has scheduled an evidentiary hearing for March 16. Hernandez will be held at a police special forces base until then, according to the judge. After the ex-president and one-time Washington ally pledged his cooperation, Hernandez, 53, was arrested by police on Tuesday in a scene broadcast live on local television. According to a d

The automobile industry in the United Kingdom is pushing for immediate action to ensure that all drivers have access to public EV charging stations. A new seven-point plan aims to make charging electric vehicles affordable, accessible, and available to everyone. The proposed new independent regulator would be in charge of ensuring that objectives are met. It comes as data shows that the number of public EV charging stations has increased by 69.8% between 2019 and 2021. During the same time period, however, the number of battery electric automobiles on the road climbed by an astonishing 586.8%. The charger rollout has received positive feedback from the industry. It claims that the total number of public charging stations has surged by 3,000 percent since 2011. However, the rapid growth of electric vehicles has resulted in a disparity in charging access across the country. In 2021, the north of England had a ratio of 1:52 electric cars to public chargers, compared to 1:30 in the south.

According to US President Joe Biden, a Russian strike on Ukraine is "still very much a possibility," and the human cost would be "immense." He added in nationally televised remarks that the US was prepared to respond severely to such a move. According to Mr. Biden, Russia has amassed 150,000 troops on Ukraine's borders. Russia has announced the withdrawal of part of its troops. It stated on Wednesday that military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had come to a halt. "Units of the Southern Military District are transferring to their permanent deployment places after completing tactical exercises," the defence ministry said in a statement, without specifying how many troops were departing. Military vehicles appeared to be crossing the bridge to leave Crimea in footage shown on official television. Western leaders, on the other hand, are apprehensive, with Nato stating there are no signs of a de-escalation yet. "On the contrary," said Secretary-G