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‘He liked the fear in our eyes,’ Epstein survivors tell BBC

'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC7 hours agoShareSaveAna FaguyWashingtonShareSaveFrom left to right: Jena-Lisa Jones, Wendy Pesante, Victoria Derbyshire, Joanna Harrison, Chauntae Davies and Lisa PhillipsWarning: This story contains graphic sexual descriptions
Joanna Harrison never wanted to speak about the abuse she faced at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Like many survivors, she says Epstein's assault filled her with shame and embarrassment. But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by the US government, she told BBC Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire she felt she had to speak out.
“It gets to a point where you're being suffocated and you need to breathe, and I feel this is my way of trying to breathe,” Harrison said.
BBC Newsnight brought Harrison and four other Epstein survivors together for the first time in the same room. During the hours-long discussion that followe..

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When will Iran’s regime fall? Here’s what Mossad chief said

File photo: Mossad chief David Barnea
Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly told Israel’s cabinet before the war with Iran that regime change in Tehran was possible but most likely would take around one year, not just days or weeks, a recent report claimed.According to The Jerusalem Post, Barnea presented multiple scenarios to Israeli leaders on the eve of war, with some suggesting a few months, but a one-year timeframe was considered the most likely estimate.The report said this more cautious assessment has been obscured by recent anonymous attacks accusing him of overselling the chances of a rapid collapse of the Iranian regime.Qualified assessment, not a guaranteed predictionThe main point emerging from the report is that Barnea’s position was more qualified than some later portrayals suggested. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services 'disrupted' following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Con..

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“I found God”: Twitch streamer Yonna under fire for saying she once “prayed” to XXXTentacion

Twitch streamer Yonna Jay surprised fans by sharing a past phase where she used to pray to XXXTentacion, calling it part of her earlier beliefs. The candid moment went viral for its honesty and humor. Her openness highlights her growing appeal, as audiences connect with her real, unfiltered personality and evolving journey as a content creator. A simple live stream moment turned into something that fans will remember for a long time. Yonna Jay, who is known for her fun energy and music-driven streams, talked about a time in her life that surprised a lot of her fans. It wasn't planned. It just came out naturally, like real stories do. And that's why it worked.There wasn't a filter or too much thought. It's just a young artist being honest about who she used to be and how much she's changed. The video quickly went viral online, not because it was shocking, but because it seemed real and a little surprising.Yonna’s honest confession adds new layer to her growing f..

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iPhone spyware DarkSword hits Malaysia, exposing spread of sophisticated hacking tools

AdvertisementMalaysiaThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureiPhone spyware DarkSword hits Malaysia, exposing spread of sophisticated hacking toolsDarkSword can compromise vulnerable iPhones through hacked legitimate websites and siphon off highly sensitive data, researchers warn
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenUshar DanielePublished: 8:31pm, 24 Mar 2026Malaysian users are among victims targeted by a newly uncovered iPhone spyware operation that researchers say was used by multiple threat actors across countries, in a sign that sophisticated mobile-hacking tools are spreading through a murkier commercial and criminal ecosystem.The spyware, known as DarkSword, was observed targeting entities in Malaysia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and was uncovered by investigators shortly after they exposed another exploit kit, Coruna, linked to the same infrastructure.
Researchers at iVerify, working with Google and Lookout, said DarkSword could compromise vulnerable iPhones through hacked legitimate website..

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Donald Trump is the purest symbol of post-truth America

AdvertisementDonald TrumpOpinionWorld OpinionAlex LoAs I see itDonald Trump is the purest symbol of post-truth AmericaTrump doesn’t care what is true about the war in the Middle East or anything else so long as what he says serves his purpose for the moment
3-MIN READ3-MINAlex Loin TorontoPublished: 8:30pm, 24 Mar 2026Is bulls*** worse than lying? The late Princeton philosopher Harry Frankfurt thought so. I am not entirely convinced that it’s always true, but in the case of US President Donald Trump, it most certainly is. I am not denying Trump is a constant liar, but I think the essential characteristic that defines his personality and career as a politician is his BS rather than lies.As Frankfurt wrote in his essay On Bulls***, “One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bulls***.” And Trump is truly a man of his age.
I am led to thinking about this by a recent editorial in The New York Times. It accuses Trump of constantly lying, particularly about the ..

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Norway’s huge sovereign wealth fund to start using AI in investment decisions

Norway's huge $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, plans to eventually allow artificial intelligence to make some investment decisions, but only under human supervision. Officials confirmed this remains a future step, citing the technology's current error rate.
Around half of the 700 employees at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) already code their own AI tools, primarily using Anthropic's Claude large language model. These systems gather information, assisting staff in decision-making, according to Stian Kirkeberg, the fund's head of machine learning and AI.
Applications range from monitoring 7,000 companies for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and financial risk, to simulating contract negotiations or preparing for meetings. Mr Kirkeberg stated that, in time, some AI agents will be permitted to make limited autonomous decisions.
“The principle is that we make better human decisions by getting AI to analyse it for us,” he..

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‘Let’s do it’: Trump pins push for war with Iran on Pete Hegseth in latest shift

President Donald Trump appeared to try to pin the blame for the Iran conflict on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday.
Speaking at a roundtable event for national military and law enforcement leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, the president said of the circumstances leading up to the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28: “I called Pete, I called General [Dan] Caine, I called a lot of our great people – we have a lot of great people – and I said, ‘Let’s talk.’
“‘We’ve got a problem in the Middle East. We have a country, known as Iran, that has for 47 years been just a purveyor of terror and they’re very close to having a nuclear weapon.
“‘We can keep going and get that 50,000 up to 55 and 60 with no end, or we can take a stop and make a little journey into the Middle East and eliminate a big problem.’
open image in galleryPresident Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Iran conflict at Memphis Air National Guard Base in Memphis, Tennessee, Monday March 23, 2026 (Reuters)“And Pete, ..

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At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say

At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say1 hour agoShareSaveJessica RawnsleyandVitaly Shevchenko,Chief Analyst, BBC Monitoring, KyivShareSaveReutersFirefighters battled a blaze in Poltava, where two people were killed overnightAt least five people have been killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, after a massive overnight aerial bombardment targeted several regions across the country.
A 61-year-old woman was killed when a drone hit an electric train in Kharkiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, while other deaths were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Poltava.
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, and came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of a forthcoming “massive strike” in his nightly address.
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure also disconnected Moldova's key power link with Europe, President Maia Sandu said, warning the situation remained “fragile”.
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Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran10 hours agoShareSaveAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentShareSaveTrump: “We'll just keep bombing our little hearts out” if no deal with IranAmerica may be a nation at war, but President Donald Trump's activities over the past few days have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions – with the occasional swing towards the surreal.
On Friday, he said the US war against Iran was “winding down”. By Saturday night, he had given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face withering new American airstrikes.
The next day, he golfed and spent the afternoon at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
By Monday morning, with global markets swooning, he said the Iranians were engaging in “constructive” talks with the US. Then he flew to Memphis, Tennessee, gave a speech and visited Graceland, music legend Elvis Presley's historic home.
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‘Going to be a Civil War’: MAGA enraged as foreign doctors secure US residency slots on match day

The digital landscape has erupted into a firestorm of controversy following the release of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) results. What began as a data release has spiralled into a heated national debate over immigration, medical standards, and the future of the American healthcare workforce.One widely shared post warned of a “Civil War” if immigrants weren't “stopped from coming” and “removed from US soil.” “Their average IQ’s are 76…..but they get trained, instead of Americans, to become doctors in the USA???” it said. “We didn’t ask them here…..we don’t want them here….get them out of our country! 3rd world trash have no right to steal the life & future from an American……END THIS NOW!!!” it added. “The Great Replacement in reality, again,” added another. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump's 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityIf America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities..