The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers to vote for the release of the so-called Epstein files, insisting he had “nothing to hide”. Also, Ukraine signed a deal to buy up to 100 French-made fighter jets and announced plans to acquire new air-defence systems and drones.

Shabana Mahmood, Britain’s home secretary, is to announce measures to curtail aid for asylum seekers, including an end to guaranteed housing and the withdrawal of financial support for those able to work or with independent means.

Britain’s asylum shake-up; South Korea’s boom in domestic investment, and more

US Border Patrol agents started making arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23, a rebel group which earlier this year seized territory in the east of the country, signed a framework peace agreement in Doha, the capital of Qatar

America’s justice department will investigate several Democrats, including former president Bill Clinton, for their alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, a deceased sex-offender

This week Democrats published emails from Epstein’s estate that suggested Mr Trump spent time with one of Epstein’s victims.

Britain’s finance minister has reportedly decided not to raise income tax in her budget on November 26th

Britain’s finance minister has reportedly decided not to raise income tax in her budget on November 26th