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US lawmaker reveals identities of 6 ‘wealthy, powerful men’ in Epstein files

US lawmaker reveals identities of 6 ‘wealthy, powerful men’ in Epstein files

Ro Khanna reads out names of six men on House floor, including Les Wexner, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

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At least 18 cold-related deaths in New York City as weekend temperatures plunged below polar levels
10.02.2026

At least 18 cold-related deaths in New York City as weekend temperatures plunged below polar levels

Mayor reports 1,400 shelter placements during arctic blast affecting nearly 80M across East Coast

Trump's commerce secretary acknowledges 2012 trip to Epstein’s island
10.02.2026

Trump's commerce secretary acknowledges 2012 trip to Epstein’s island

'I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my four children and nannies,' Howard Lutnick tells senators

Canada's Carney speaks to Trump after dispute over Ontario-Michigan bridge
10.02.2026

Canada's Carney speaks to Trump after dispute over Ontario-Michigan bridge

'I explained that Canada, of course, paid for the construction of the bridge over $4 billion, that the ownership is shared between the state of Michigan and the Government of Canada,' says Mark Carney

US vice president deletes Armenian memorial post, drawing rebuke from major lobby group
10.02.2026

US vice president deletes Armenian memorial post, drawing rebuke from major lobby group

ANCA criticizes removal of so-called 'genocide' reference as Vance spokesperson reposts images without controversial term Türkiye objects

Canada makes payments for additional F-35s amid ongoing review of further purchases: Report
10.02.2026

Canada makes payments for additional F-35s amid ongoing review of further purchases: Report

Ottawa moves to secure long-lead items for 14 more jets despite ongoing policy review, says media report