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World Service,24 Dec 2025,49 mins

Latest Epstein file release

Newsday

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Further revelations from the latest release of files concerning the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which suggest US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Epstein's private jet on eight flights between 1993 and 1996. The US president has consistently denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and his alleged presence on the flights does not indicate wrongdoing. As we approach four years since the full scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin in Moscow shows no sign of stopping its attacks. The war though hasn't stopped many Ukrainians from celebrating Christmas. And following the recall of 30 ambassadors by the Trump administration as part of changes to its foreign and diplomatic policies, we speak to the union that represents the career diplomats. Presenters: Rob Young and Anne Soy (Photo: New Epstein images released by U.S. Justice Department. Credit: US Justice Department/Reuters).

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