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Newly released Epstein files reveal a shocking detail: a photo of Ghislaine Maxwell with a Prince Andrew puppet, allegedly used to grope Virginia Giuffre. The files, containing over 300,000 documents, also include disturbing images from Epsteins homes. Giuffre and another victim, Johanna Sjoberg, have corroborated the puppet incident, but Andrew continues to deny all allegations.

Arthur Clifton, a twenty-five-year-old protest leader, gains attention for his anti-capitalist group, Take Back Power. Despite his activism against economic inequality, his father, Michael, is a top executive at Chaucer, an international insurance broker that caters to the ultra-wealthy. Arthurs privileged upbringing and criminal record fuel accusations of hypocrisy, while Take Back Power pushes for higher taxes on the rich.

Prince George, following in his grandmother and fathers footsteps, visited The Passage, a London charity. He was captivated by the visitors book, adding his name alongside Diana and Williams. William, deeply involved with the charity, shared memories of his first visit with George. Together, they prepared Christmas lunch, highlighting their commitment to the cause.

Jacqueline Jossa, known for her role in EastEnders, has been targeted with death threats on social media, leading to a police investigation. Despite the distress, she remains resilient, attending the Christmas party with a smile. This incident follows her husbands experience with a stalker, highlighting the challenges public figures face with online hate.

Kemi Badenochs strong performances and policy pitches have narrowed the gap between the Conservatives and Nigel Farages Reform UK to just three points in a recent poll. The Tories are at 22%, up from 20% last month, while Reform slips to 25%. Farages path to prime minister now may require a deal with the Tories. Labour trails in fourth place, and voters are skeptical of Farages abilities. Badenoch has boosted her partys standing with confident performances and policy ideas, while Farage is ranked for his pub hides and lunch mishaps. The poll, conducted between December 11th and 15th, shows a tight right-wing race and economic gloom, with 38% planning to cut back on Christmas gifts.

President Trump orders massive air strike on Islamic State targets in Syria, following deadly attack on US and Jordanian forces. Operation Hawkeye Strike, supported by Jordanian jets, hits fighter compounds, weapon dumps, and key sites. Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth vow to restore peace through strength and hunt down those who target Americans. Strikes boost cooperation in Syria, with US, Jordan, and Kurdish fighters working together against Islamic State.

Michael Jacksons former bodyguard clarifies a photo with Jeffrey Epstein, stating it was an innocent real estate meeting in 2003. Lawmakers criticize the document release, with redactions and potential impeachment articles against Attorney General Pam Bondi. More documents are expected before years end.

Rumors swirl of a potential power play in Labour Party: Angela Rayner allegedly set to join Andy Burnhams leadership challenge, aiming for Deputy PM role and cabinet position. Burnham seeks a safe seat, with eyes on Manchester and Liverpool. Rayners camp rejects Starmers offer, while Reeves warns Burnham to honor his mayoral term. Both Rayner and Burnhams teams deny any deal, but Labour infighting escalates.

The BBC is overhauling its Middle East coverage following a report admitting errors in reporting on Israels war in Gaza. The review comes after the BBC acknowledged biases, including false claims about the International Court of Justice, inaccurate death toll numbers, and the use of biased freelance journalists. A leaked memo from an independent adviser highlighted these issues, leading to new training for Arabic staff and a full editorial review. The BBC also plans to address broader fixes, such as gender identity phrasing and colonial history output, to rebuild trust on sensitive topics.