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Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?

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Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?

The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agenda US politics – live updates Video: Melania Trump says she ‘never’ had relationship with Epstein When Donald Trump launched a seemingly random war against Iran, there was a whiff of suspicion of a Wag the Dog ploy to divert attention from how badly the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was going. So when Trump’s wife Melania made a mysterious appearance at the White House on Thursday to put Epstein front and centre again, was it an elaborate ruse to divert attention from how badly the Iran war is going? Continue reading...

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation". Grouped from 9 articles across 6 sources.

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Melania Trump declares 'I am not Epstein's victim'

The first lady's office did not reply to questions about why she spoke now.

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Husband of missing American questioned over her disappearance in the Bahamas

An American is being held, not yet charged, in connection with the disappearance of his wife. He said she fell off their boat last weekend and was swept away. She has not been found. Cristian Benavides has more. Grouped from 7 articles across 4 sources.

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Woman who allegedly attacked Sydney hospital patient with hammer claims he stole her brother’s ashes, court hears

Woman, 46, charged with grievous bodily harm after she allegedly struck 63-year-old RPA patient in head, NSW police say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or…

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As Hull chases elusive gold, Hollingsworth is looming over her shoulder

Olympic silver medallist Jess Hull is used to setting the benchmark in Australian middle-distance running, but Claudia Hollingsworth is coming for her 1,500-metre crown at this weekend's National Championships.

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Jo Malone ‘surprised and sad’ after being sued £200,000 for using her name on fragrances

Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement The British perfumer Jo Malone has said she is “surprised and very sad” after being sued for more than £200,000 in…

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