Lawmakers are reviewing millions of unredacted Justice Department files tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice notified Congress that members will be allowed to examine over 3 million documents previously released in heavily redacted form. An internal review concluded that while Epstein abused underage girls, investigators found limited evidence of a broader trafficking ring serving powerful men.
Negotiators from the United States and allied nations are pressing hard for a cease-fire in Ukraine. They are working under a loose June deadline for a broader peace framework, while Russia keeps up missile and drone attacks that target homes and power plants. Local leaders say energy systems remain fragile, and emergency heating shelters are opening for families who have lost power in freezing weather.
Officials say the discussions will focus on uranium enrichment limits, international monitoring, and steps that could ease economic pressure if Iran accepts tighter constraints. The talks come amid regional tensions and concerns among U.S. allies about missile activity and proxy groups. American diplomats are framing the effort as a chance to restore guardrails on Iran’s program.
Russian forces have resumed heavy rocket and missile strikes across Ukraine, even as negotiators sit down . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of breaking a short-lived pause in attacks that he said was meant to cover the coldest stretch of winter. He argued that Russia used the lull to prepare new barrages instead of working in good faith toward peace.
Russia fired a large volley of ballistic missiles that knocked out heat for tens of thousands of people during a deep winter cold snap. Ukrainian officials reported damage to homes, businesses and a kindergarten in Kyiv and other cities. Emergency crews worked through the night to restore power and heating and search damaged buildings.
The latest batch of records, unsealed by a U.S. court, includes references to high-profile figures and social connections that have long fueled controversy. Palace officials have not commented in detail but are managing a new wave of headlines about past associations and alleged misconduct. Legal experts note that the documents revive questions that have troubled the monarchy for years.
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