By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER

Published: 06:51 EST, 20 December 2025 | Updated: 06:56 EST, 20 December 2025

A Spanish man has been jailed after he forced his wife to have sex with other men for money so that he could settle his debts and buy drugs.  

A court in Seville sentenced the unnamed man to six years in prison on Friday after it heard that he had prostituted his wife for years.

The court heard how during one of these encounters, the man filmed his wife having sex with one of his friends. 

His friend also received a prison sentence and will spend two years behind bars for sexual assault.  

The man would also regularly drug his partner and physically assault her, creating a climate of intimidation and control for her, the court heard.

 He was facing 30 years for several crimes committed against not only his wife but also his daughter, but the case was resolved through a plea agreement that saw him pay his wife 12,000 EUROS in compensation. 

Judges also imposed a restraining order on the man and have banned him from contacting the victim. 

The disturbing case draws comparisons with that of Gisele Pelicot in France, who was raped by dozens of men on numerous occasions – with her then-husband orchestrating the assaults. 

A court in Seville has sentenced a man to six years in prison after he forced his wife to have sex with other men for money so that he could settle his debts and buy drugs. Pictured: The exterior of the provincial court of Seville 

The disturbing case draws comparisons with that of Gisele Pelicot (pictured), who was raped by dozens of men on numerous occasions – with her then-husband orchestrating the assaults.

Sketch of Dominique Pelicot, who was found guilty on all charges last year and sentenced to 20 years in prison, which was the maximum possible

Gisele’s husband, Dominique Pelicot, would knock her unconscious by lacing her food and drink with drugs and offered her to strangers he met online between 2011 and 2020, filming their assaults. 

He was found guilty on all charges last year and sentenced to 20 years in prison, which was the maximum possible. 

He admitted his role and did not appeal. 

All 50 of his co-defendants were also found guilty of various charges related to the case. 

Sentences ranged from three to 15 years imprisonment for the other convicted men.

One of them was convicted of drugging and raping his own wife with Dominique Pelicot’s help. 

 The trial drew international attention after Gisèle Pelicot opposed a closed hearing, a demand made by several defendants. 

The court sided with her. Her courage inspired campaigners against sexual and sexist violence and the shocking case spurred a national reckoning over rape culture in France.

The evidence included stomach-churning homemade videos of rapes and assaults that Dominique Pelicot filmed in the couple’s home in the small Provence town of Mazan and elsewhere.

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As Putin drags out peace talks with the US and Ukraine, an intelligence boss as warned Mad Vlad could start WW3 in a matter of months

An intelligence chief has warned Putin could start a world war(Image: Getty Images)

A shocking new forecast has revealed how dictator Vladimir Putin could launch World War Three in little over a year.

A Ukrainian military intelligence chief has claimed to have inside knowledge of chilling Russian battle plans that could devastate the world. Lt-Gen Kyrylo Budanov alleged that evil Putin intends to occupy three NATO and EU states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2027. The Ukrainian intelligence boss added that the Russian despot also has plans to allegedly attack Poland – striking the country, but not immediately intending to invade it.

This comes amid the increasingly long and painful talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia to bring an end to Putin’s devastating illegal invasion.

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Budanov, whose forces are behind many Ukrainian strikes on Putin territory, warned: “According to the main plan, the Russian Federation was supposed to be ready to start operations in 2030. Now the plans have been adjusted, revised towards reducing the deadlines to 2027.”

Russian military action to invade or strike NATO countries would trigger the alliance’s Article 5 stating that an attack on one member is an attack on all, obligating others to assist, potentially with armed force, to restore security. In this case it would be seen as the trigger for full scale war.

Budanov claimed Putin saw Russia as an “empire” which needed to expand, with the country’s “worldview” afflicted by “deep historical and psychological traumas”, presumably including the fall of the USSR.

Russia has continued to pummel Ukraine with more missile strikes despite the ongoing peace process(Image: AP)

The intelligence chief added: “In order for an empire – and they see themselves as an empire – to develop, you always have to move somewhere to expand your influence and territory.”

On other sides, Putin was hemmed in by the US in the Pacific, and elsewhere by China and the Arctic. “Only the West remains,” he said, saying Putin constantly portrayed Europe as “hungry”, “sick”, “weak” and “indecisive”.

The three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all ex-Soviet republics – would come “under occupation”, according to the alleged battle plans. He added: “Poland is now, according to the plans that we know, considered purely for strikes, for a military campaign without capture.”

Putin refused to rule out new military action when he was asked about it by the BBC at his annual Q&A on Friday. His stipulation was that West should bow to his demands.

He growled: “There will be no operations if you treat us with respect, if you take our interests into account, just as we always tried to respect yours. And if you do not deceive us, as it happened with NATO’s eastward expansion.”

The dictator claimed Western leaders “created this situation themselves and continue fanning the flames by saying they are preparing for war with Russia”.

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Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has warned that babies and children in the Gaza Strip are dying from harsh winter weather, calling on Israel to ease its aid blockade as the military continues to violate the ceasefire and press on with its genocidal war.

Citing the death of a 29-day-old premature baby, Said Asad Abedin, from severe hypothermia in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, MSF said on Friday that winter storms “combined with the already dire living conditions [are] increasing health risks”.

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The death toll from extreme weather stood at 13 as of Thursday, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Another two-week-old baby, Mohammed Khalil Abu al-Khair, froze to death without access to proper shelter or clothing earlier this week.

Ahmed al-Farra, head of the maternity paediatric department at Nasser Medical Complex, said in a video update that “hypothermia is very dangerous” for babies. “If nothing is offered for these families in the tents, for warming, for mobile homes, for caravans, unfortunately, we will see more and more” deaths, al-Farra said.

Children are “losing their lives because they lack the most basic items for survival,” Bilal Abu Saada, a nursing team supervisor at Nasser Hospital, told MSF. “Babies are arriving to the hospital cold, with near-death vital signs.”

In addition to the growing number of deaths, MSF said its staff has recorded high rates of respiratory infections that it expects to increase throughout the winter, posing a particular danger to children under five.

“As Gaza is battered by heavy rains and storms, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians continue to struggle in flooded and broken makeshift tents,” the organisation added. “MSF calls on Israeli authorities to urgently allow a massive scale up of aid into the Strip.”

No letup in Israeli attacks

Palestinian news agency Wafa, meanwhile, reported that Israeli forces demolished buildings, carried out artillery shelling and shot guns in areas east of Gaza City on Saturday morning, with more gunfire reported east of Khan Younis.

On Friday, an Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians killed at least six people. The Israeli military claimed to be firing on “suspects”.

Graphic videos from the scene showed body parts and terrified civilians trying to carry wounded people out of danger.

Military vehicles also descended upon the town of az-Zawiya, located west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank, where forces severely beat and injured a number of citizens and stormed homes, the agency said.

‘I can still hear his tiny cries’

Heavy rain, high winds and freezing temperatures have battered Gaza in recent weeks, flooding or blowing away more than 53,000 tents that have served as makeshift shelters for displaced Palestinians.

With huge swaths of buildings and infrastructure destroyed, streets are quick to flood and sewage overflows. Displaced families have sought refuge in the shells of partially fallen-down buildings despite the risk of collapse, with 13 buildings caving in across Gaza last week.

The winter weather and Israel’s blocking of vital aid and mobile homes for shelter have proven deadly for children and babies.

Late in the evening of December 13, Eman Abu al-Khair, a 34-year-old displaced Palestinian living in al-Mawasi west of Khan Younis, found her sleeping baby Mohammed “cold as ice”, his hands and feet frozen and “his face stiff and yellowish”, she told Al Jazeera.

She and her husband couldn’t find transportation to get to hospital, and intense rain made it impossible to make the trek by foot.

After rushing Mohammed by animal-drawn cart to Red Crescent Hospital in Khan Younis at dawn, he was admitted to intensive care with a blue face and convulsions. He died two days later.

“I can still hear his tiny cries in my ears,” Eman said. “I sleep and drift off, unable to believe that his crying and waking me at night will never happen again.”

Mohammed “had no medical problems,” she added. “His tiny body simply couldn’t withstand the extreme cold inside the tents.”

Since the October 10 ceasefire took effect, Israel has continued to block the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip despite calls from a host of United Nations agencies, international organisations and other states for it to stop.

The UN has said that Israel has prevented tents and blankets from reaching Palestinians, even as an estimated 55,000 families have seen their belongings and shelters damaged or destroyed in the storm.

Dozens of child-friendly spaces have also been damaged, affecting 30,000 children, according to the UN.

Natasha Hall, a senior advocate for Refugees International, told Al Jazeera that aid is entering Gaza in a “trickle” in part due to its opaque list of “controlled dual-use items” that has included nappies, bandages, tools, tents and other essentials.

“It’s unclear how those could be used as weapons or any kind of dual use,” Hall said.

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Photographs of the child sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell released by the US justice department appear to show how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor facilitated their access to British high society.

Epstein and Maxwell are pictured hunting with the former prince at Balmoral and with him in the royal box at Ascot. A separate picture shows Maxwell outside 10 Downing Street.

One image shows Mountbatten-Windsor reclining across the legs of five people, whose faces have been redacted, with his head near a woman’s lap. In this image, Maxwell appears to peer down and smile at him.

Sky News reported on Saturday that the photograph was taken at Sandringham, the late Queen Elizabeth’s Norfolk estate, where King Charles and members of his family will spend Christmas. The broadcaster said it had cross-referenced the picture with other images taken there.

Another picture, understood to have been taken in 2002, shows Maxwell posing in Winston Churchill’s war rooms, the secret underground meeting place for the British cabinet during the second world war, with a group that includes the former US president Bill Clinton and the actor Kevin Spacey.

A trove of documents relating to Epstein, a convicted child sex offender who died in jail in 2019, was uploaded on Friday night to the US justice department website, which held users in a queue as it experienced an “extremely high volume of search requests”.

The data release came after the US deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, said “several hundred thousand” documents from the “Epstein files” would be released before a legal deadline. He said the need to protect Epstein’s victims meant thousands more would be released in the coming weeks.

The US justice department was legally required to make all files related to the investigation into Epstein public by midnight on Friday after the passing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The images released on Friday, which also contain images of Mounbatten-Windsor’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, help illustrate how he gave Epstein and Maxwell access to the upper echelons of British life.

Many of the images are undated, but it is understood that Epstein and Maxwell were invited to ladies day at Ascot on 22 June 2000 by Mountbatten-Windsor. Although the event was also attended by the late queen and the queen mother, Mounbatten-Windsor has previously said Epstein and Maxwell were his guests.

Epstein died by suicide in a federal jail in Manhattan, New York, as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. He had previously pleaded guilty to child sex offences in 2008. Maxwell was convicted of child sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2021.

Mounbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein ultimately prompted his exit from royal life. He stepped down from official duties in 2019 after a disastrous Newsnight interview in which he said he did not regret his association with the financier despite his criminality.

Three years later, he paid millions to Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was sexually assaulted by him when she was trafficked by Epstein as a teenager. Mounbatten-Windsor settled Giuffre’s lawsuit despite claiming he had never met her.

The publication of a posthumous memoir by Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, and the US government’s release of documents from Epstein’s estate, brought more scrutiny of his relationship with the financier. Mounbatten-Windsor’s brother, the king, stripped him of his royal titles in October.

Among the hundreds of photos included in the files are several images of Clinton, whose spokesperson said he had cut contact with Epstein when his crimes came to light. Also featured are musicians Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson. There is no suggestion this indicates any wrongdoing on their part.

Peter Mandelson, who was sacked from his job as the UK’s ambassador to the US earlier this year after revelations about his friendship with Epstein, is pictured with him as he is presented with a birthday cake. Mandelson helped facilitate a meeting between Epstein and the former prime minister Tony Blair in 2002.

Many of the photos and documents are heavily redacted, prompting criticism from US lawmakers and lawyers for Epstein’s victims.

On Saturday, Liz Stein, an Epstein survivor, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she felt the US justice department was “brazenly going against” the Epstein Transparency Act by failing to release the information in full.

“What we worry about is a slow rollout of incomplete information without any context as to what we’re looking at,” she said. “It’s really important that we see everything that they have released.

“We are certainly hoping that it’s a path to justice. The release of all of these documents comes at a great cost to us, they’re incredibly triggering and re-traumatising but we feel incredibly strong that they need to be released because we need to know what happened in this case.

“This is a sex trafficking case that has spanned more than three decades, it’s spanned continents, it’s spanned political administrations and when it comes down to it, we just want all of the evidence of these crimes out there so we can find justice, finally.

“I think that there’s definitely a range of emotions. There’s fear that we’re not going to see all of the information released, there’s hope that some of the people who perpetrated these crimes will be held accountable but I think that the amount of information that was released today was so copious that it’s going to take us all some time to get through and we really don’t know what our feelings are going to be as we wade through it.”

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to further jail terms following a fraud case involving state gifts.

They were convicted of breaking Pakistan’s rules on gifts after Bibi was given a luxury jewellery set by Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman during a 2021 state visit.

The pair are already serving time in prison for earlier convictions, and the new sentences – 10 years for criminal breach of trust and seven years for criminal misconduct, and a fine – will reportedly run concurrently to their earlier terms.

Khan has described the charges as politically motivated and his lawyer told BBC News his team plan to challenge the verdict.

Speaking to the BBC after the sentencing, the former prime minister’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, said Khan and his wife had not been present for the hearing.

Mr Safdar said their legal team had only been informed about the sentencing late on Friday night, after normal court hours.

They planned to mount a challenge to the verdict in the high court, Mr Safdar said.

This case is the latest in a series of charges laid against the cricket star-turned-politician, who has been detained since August 2023. In January, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison over a separate corruption case.

He has faced charges in more than 100 cases, ranging from leaking state secrets to selling state gifts. The BBC has been unable to confirm the exact number brought against him.

The jewellery case, referred to as Toshakhana 2 in Pakistan, concerns a Bulgari jewellery set given to Bushra Bibi by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a state visit in 2021, according to court documents.

Under Pakistan’s rules on state gifts, these items go to Pakistan’s Toshakana department (state treasury), but politicians are able to purchase the items back.

Khan is alleged to have asked a private firm to undervalue the jewellery set, before purchasing it back at a significantly reduced price.

In addition to their jail terms, the pair were handed a fine of over 16 million Pakistani rupees (£42,600).

Khan has previously been acquitted in a separate Toshakhana case.

The former leader still has other cases outstanding against him.

These include terrorism charges relating to violent protests that took place on 9 May 2023, when he was previously arrested.

Khan was Pakistan’s prime minister until April 2022 when he was ousted in a vote of no confidence.

Although he has not been seen in public, his social media accounts have continued to operate with messages attributed to him on X often appearing after jail visits.

These have been highly critical of Pakistan’s current government and its politically powerful army Chief Field Marshall Asim Munir, including posts calling him a tyrannical dictator.

In November, he was denied any visitors for nearly a month.

After campaigning by his family and party, his sister was allowed to visit in early December; a few hours after she saw him, his account posted a comment credited to Khan calling the Field Marshall Asim Munir a “mentally unstable person”.

Khan has not been allowed any family visits since.

According to an official at the jail, Khan and his wife were present when the verdict was announced but no journalists were allowed to observe.

The judgement states the judge was lenient in sentencing because of Khan’s “old age”.

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Russia claims seizing two Ukrainian villages in Donetsk, Sumy

Russia’s Defense Ministry has claimed to have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine.

The Defense Ministry claimed in separate statements on Saturday to have captured the ‍village of Svitle in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk ‍region and the village of Vysoke in the northeastern Sumy region.

The claims could not be independently verified and Ukrainian authorities have yet to comment.

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New talks are set to take place between Ukrainian, European and United States negotiators as they continue to seek an agreement to a peace plan that would bring an end to the war.

Negotiators, who are already in Florida, will meet with Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. 

Meanwhile, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev announced on social media platform X that he was also heading to Miami.

It is unlikely that Dmitriev will meet with anyone from the Ukrainian or European parties with the relationship continuing to be strained. 

Moscow has claimed that Europe’s involvement in helping negotiate a peace deal will only hinder the process.

The US have been pushing for a peace plan that would see Washington offer security guarantees to Ukraine, but would also mean Kyiv will likely be expected to surrender some territory.

Kyiv has thus rejected ceding territory to Moscow.

Ahead of Saturday’s discussions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Ukraine would not be forced into making any agreement they were uncomfortable with, saying “there’s no peace deal unless Ukraine agrees to it.” 

Rubio said he may join the talks in Miami but did not commit to doing so.

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Thank you for joining our coverage of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

On Saturday, talks between the United States, Ukraine, Europe and Russia will take place in Miami as all parties seek to agree to a peace plan.

However, it is unlikely that Russia’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet with Ukrainian or European negotiators as tensions between the parties remain high.

Meanwhile, fighting continues to rage, with Moscow claiming to have captured two villages in Ukraine’s Sumy and Donetsk regions and at least eight people have been killed following a strike on Odesa’s port.

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Todd Blanche says DoJ will release Epstein files Friday to meet Congressionally-imposed deadline

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Republicans and Democrats have accused Donald Trump officials of a cover-up after thousands of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein case were heavily redacted.

The Justice Department released documents on Friday but officials acknowledged the release was incomplete. The photos are also undated and presented without context.

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s DOJ earlier dumped a library of legal documents, paperwork and photos, which included multiple images of former President Bill Clinton lounging in a hot tub; and Epstein with a host of celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Richard Branson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson.

Being photographed with Epstein, or mentioned in documents, does not suggest wrongdoing.

President Donald Trump did not acknowledge the release of the long-awaited files in a rally speech Friday night, as his administration was blasted for failing to publish the complete documents despite the deadline being set by law.

Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 in federal jail while awaiting trial, was a wealthy and powerful financier accused of sexually abusing and trafficking women and girls for years, alongside his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

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No context offered with documents and photographs

The document dump by the Department of Justice consists of thousands of photographs and redacted files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, but no context.

In the enormous data sets, which are split into four batches, the files include photos from various trips Epstein took with associates, images inside his properties, and copies of largely redacted documents from inquiries.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 11:12

‘This isn’t about Bill Clinton’: Former president’s team responds to photos

Bill Clinton is featured prominently in the files, though the records included no explanation of how the photographs of the former president related to any investigation or the context surrounding them.

Senior Trump White House aides took to X to promote the Clinton photos.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote “Oh my!” and added a shocked face emoji in response to a photo of Clinton in the hot tub.

“They can release as many grainy 20-plus-year-old photos as they want, but this isn’t about Bill Clinton,” Clinton spokesman Angel Ureña said in a statement.

“There are two types of people here,” he said. “The first group knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light. The second group continued relationships after that. We’re in the first. No amount of stalling by people in the second group will change that.”

(DOJ)

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 11:07

‘Stop redacting names’ says Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda after release of files

‘Stop redacting names’ says Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda after release of files

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 10:27

Mick Jagger and Richard Branson among high-profile figures featured in latest Epstein files release

Mick Jagger and Richard Branson among high-profile figures featured in latest Epstein files release

Mick Jagger and Richard Branson are among the high-profile figures who have featured in the latest release of thousands of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Lord Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the U.S., is also pictured in the tranche of material.

Being photographed with Epstein or in the files does not implicate a person in the late convicted pedophile’s crimes.

There is also a photo of Ghislaine Maxwell – who is currently serving 20 years in prison for her role in a decade-long scheme to sexually exploit and abuse minor girls with Epstein – posing on the steps of 10 Downing Street.

The partially redacted shot of Branson shows the British businessman with his arm around Epstein as they smile for the camera, with what appears to be two unknown women standing in the background.

There are multiple photos of Mick Jagger sat next to Maxwell and former U.S. president Bill Clinton.

Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton, pictured with a woman whose identity is redacted (DOJ)Richard Branson pictured with Jeffrey Epstein (DOJ)

Tara Cobham20 December 2025 10:00

Epstein survivors express disappointment over heavy redactions in document dump as more files still to be released

Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor who voted for Trump but has come to regret it, told The Independent, “I knew going into this and just how Trump likes to play his little tactics. I knew with all the obstacles we’ve already rendered and the administration’s flip flop, I already knew that we were not going to see the files as we should be getting them.”

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 09:47

Democratic lawmakers ‘exploring legal avenues’ for transparency over Epstein files

US Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said that by disregarding the deadline, the Trump administration was denying justice to Epstein’s victims.

He added he was “exploring all avenues and legal tools to get justice for the victims and transparency for the American people.”

If Democratic lawmakers so choose, they could go to court to force the Justice Department to comply with the law, but that would be a lengthy process that plays out while the department releases more files.

Separately, the House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena for the Epstein files. That could give Congress another avenue to force the release of more information to the committee, but it would require Republicans to join them in contempt-of-Congress proceedings against a Republican administration.

(REUTERS)

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 09:17

Democrats critcise partial release of Epstein files

The US Department of Justice published thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a release long anticipated for its potential to reveal new details about the late sex offender and his connections to powerful people.

However, the release fell short of such expectations due to heavily redacted documents, undated photos and no context.

The partial release angered Democrats who accused the Trump administration of trying to hide information.

Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie had introduced what is known as a discharge petition, which eventually led to the congressional vote that forced the release of the Epstein files.

On Friday, both took to social media to criticise the partial release.

Mr Massie wrote that it “grossly fails to comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law.”

Mr Khanna called the release so far “disappointing.”

“We’re going to push for the actual documents,” he said.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain20 December 2025 09:09

Framed photos of Trump and Melania appear in Epstein files

Framed photographs of President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump feature in the Epstein documents released by the Justice Department today.

No accusations of wrongdoing have been made against the president, who has claimed he parted ways with Epstein as friends years ago.

In one of the photographs, which was taken inside a desk drawer, Trump appeared to be pictured alongside a group of smiling women in a grainy photograph.

The women’s identities are not redacted.

In another of the framed photos in the desk drawer, which is partially obscured from view, Trump and Melania are pictured with Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

That image has already been in the public domain.

Another image of Trump, Melania and Epstein was also taken on Epstein’s desk.

Framed photographs of President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump feature in the Epstein documents released by the Justice Department (far right) (DOJ)A photo of Trump, Melania and Ghislaine Maxwell is visible inside the desk drawer. Trump appeared to be in another photograph alongside a group of women. The president has not been accused of any wrongdoing. (DOJ)

Rhian Lubin20 December 2025 09:00

Vishwam Sankaran20 December 2025 08:30

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured lying across five people in new Epstein files image

In the undated photo, convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell appears to peer down and smile at the former prince, who is smiling with his eyes closed and his head near a woman’s lap.

Maxwell – the former girlfriend of Epstein, who is currently serving 20 years in prison for her role in a decade-long scheme to sexually exploit and abuse minor girls with him – can be seen standing beside another woman.

Rhian Lubin20 December 2025 08:00

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Celebrities have been everywhere this week. In Rome, Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are snapped while on a romantic evening stroll as Geena Davis makes a rare appearance with her daughter Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy in L.A. Also in the City of Angels, Dakota Fanning and Emma Roberts are at a special screening of The Chronology of Water while PEOPLE Executive Editor Alex Apatoff hangs with Olivia Holt at Macy’s x PEOPLE Meet and Greet.

Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!

When in Rome

Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz.

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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz were spotted on a low-key food run in Rome on Dec. 19.

Mommy and Me

Geena Davis and daughter Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy.

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Geena Davis and daughter Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy are a lookalike pair at The Chronology of Water screening on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles.

For the Love of Water

Dakota Fanning and Emma Roberts.

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Dakota Fanning and Emma Roberts pose together at the special screening for the Kristen Stewart-directed The Chronology of Water on Dec. 18.

Bringing the Cheer

Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor at PEOPLE Magazine and Olivia Holt.

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PEOPLE Magazine Executive Editor Alex Apatoff is pictured with Olivia Holt during Macy’s x PEOPLE Meet and Greet at Macy’s State Street on Dec. 18 in Chicago.

Soft Life

Phoebe Dynevor.

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Phoebe Dynevor takes a moment to relax during the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championships 2025 at Rio Grande Park in Aspen on Dec. 18.

Top Level

Ciara.

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Ciara posed with her dancers after taking the stage at the TikTok Awards at Hollywood Palladium on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles. 

Terrifc Trio

Mark Strong, Robert Downey Jr. and Lesley Manville.

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Mark Strong, Robert Downey Jr. and Lesley Manville are snapped backstage at Oedipus on Broadway at Studio 54 Theater on Dec. 18 in New York City.  

Cheers to Us

Gio Benitez, Norm Lewis, Tommy DiDario.

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Norm Lewis (center) celebrates Good Morning America Weekend co-anchor Gio Benitez (l) and his husband, podcast host Tommy DiDario(r), during his Norm Lewis: Christmas Lives Here performance on Dec. 18.

A Way with Water

Alia Shawkat, Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer.

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Alia Shawkat shows support for The Chronology of Water director Kristen Stewart, alongside her wife Dylan Meyer on Dec. 18.

Keeping Warm

Teyana Taylor.

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Teyana Taylor bundles up while leaving CBS Mornings on Dec. 19 in New York City.

Puppy Love

Amanda Batula.

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Summer House star Amanda Batula rocks an Arby’s holiday sweater while hanging with her adorable dog, Ryder, on Dec. 19 in New York.

Longtime Loves

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell cozy up at the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championships in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 18.

Mommy and Me

Pink and Willow Sage Hart.

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Pink and her daughter Willow Sage Hart have matching smiles at the All Out: Comedy About Ambition gala in New York City on Dec. 18.

‘Thank Goodness’ for Them

Cher, Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang.

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Ahead of her Saturday Night Live hosting spot, Ariana Grande films promos with Bowen Yang and musical guest Cher in New York City on Dec. 18.

Best Dressed Man

Colman Domingo.

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Colman Domingo takes his impeccable style to the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championships in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 18.

Royal Salute

King Charles.

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King Charles gets into uniform as he visits the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England, on Dec. 19.

Everybody Jumpsuit

Jack Black and Paul Rudd.

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Jack Black and Paul Rudd twin in customized uniforms at the Anaconda photo call in London on Dec. 19.

Oscar Buzz

Renate Reinsve.

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Renate Reinsve talks about Sentimental Value on The Ankler’s Main Character video series in Los Angeles, premiering on Dec. 19.

It’s Always Sunnies

Ciara.

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Ciara peaces out at the 2025 TikTok Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Dancing Duo

Ezra Sosa and Jordan Chiles.

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Dancing with the Stars pair Ezra Sosa and Jordan Chiles reunite at the 2025 TikTok Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Hostess with the Mostest

La La Anthony.

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La La Anthony looks glamorous as the host of the 2025 TikTok Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Couple Alert

Landon Barker and Skyla Sanders.

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Landon Barker and his girlfriend Skyla Sanders make their red carpet debut at the 2025 TikTok Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Paris Rouge!

Paris Hilton.

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Paris Hilton sparkles on the red carpet of the TikTok Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Jingle Ball Rock

Kehlani and Ludacris.

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Also at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball in Atlanta, Kehlani and Ludacris meet up on Dec. 18.

Holiday in Herre

Nelly.

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Nelly takes the stage at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball in Atlanta on Dec. 18.

Acclaimed Actors

Aaron Tveit and Robert Downey Jr.

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Robert Downey Jr. supports Aaron Tveit at the Broadway revival of Chess in New York City.

Triple the Talent

Laura Dern, Andra Day and Kristen Wiig.

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Laura Dern, Andra Day and Kristen Wiig snap a group photo at the Is This Thing On? premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Man of the Hour

Will Arnett.

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Is This Thing On? star Will Arnett poses for photos on the premiere’s red carpet in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Direct to Success

Bradley Cooper.

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Is This Thing On? director Bradley Cooper chats about the film at a contenders screening in New York City on Dec. 18.

Premiere Pals

Harry Jowsey and Sia.

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Harry Jowsey and Sia hang out on the red carpet of the Is This Thing On? premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Thumbs Up

Hugh Jackman.

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Hugh Jackman suits up for a night out in New York City on Dec. 18.

Oh, Cole!

Cole Escola.

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Cole Escola stops by a press night afterparty for his play Oh, Mary! in New York City on Dec. 18.

‘Nanny’ at Night

Fran Drescher and Seth Meyers.

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Fran Drescher promotes Marty Supreme on Late Night with Seth Meyers in New York City on Dec. 18.

Lady in Red

Erika Jayne.

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Erika Jayne appears in a tracksuit on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in New York City on Dec. 18.

Living on the Fringe

Mariah Carey.

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Mariah Carey continues her winter vacation shopping in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 18.

Christmas Cheer

Snoop Dogg.

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Snoop Dogg performs at TDE’s annual Christmas concert and toy drive in Los Angeles on Dec. 18.

Boq in Blue

Ethan Slater.

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Ethan Slater spends his Thursday night at the All Out: Comedy About Ambition gala in New York City on Dec. 18.

Cutest Costars

Natalia Dyer and Maya Hawke.

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Maya Hawke and Natalia Dyer are all smiles at PaleyLive’s Stranger Things final season celebration in New York City on Dec. 18.

Bye to Byers

Noah Schnapp.

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Noah Schnapp attends PaleyLive’s Stranger Things final season celebration in New York City on Dec. 18.

The Prince and His Horse

Prince Harry.

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Prince Harry is shaded up while horse riding in Aspen for the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship on Dec. 18.

What a Man

Jeff Goldblum.

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Jeff Goldblum shows off some serious bling and his winning smile while at a Los Angeles Rams game.

Hello, There

Neil Patrick Harris.

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Neil Patrick Harris waves to onlookers as he arrives at CBS Studios in New York City on Dec. 18.

Rare Sighting

Chevy Chase.

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Chevy Chase is in good spirits while out and about in New York on Dec. 18.

A Big Deal

Clipse.

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Clipse — Pusha T and Malice — arrive for a conversation with BMI at Nashville’s Analog on Dec. 18.

All Friends Here

Hailey Bieber and friends.

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Hailey Bieber and friends, including Lauren and Michael Ratner, get festive with Tequila Don Julio 1942 at the OBB Media holiday party in Los Angeles.

An Actor at Work

Sarah Paulson.

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Sarah Paulson is unrecognizable as she gets into character on the set of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Dec. 17.

Going International

Ian Ziering.

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Ian Ziering attends the Danse Avec Les Stars 2026 photo call on Dec. 18 in in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. 

Keeping Low

Barry Manilow.

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Barry Manilow keeps a low profile during a rare outing in Palm Springs on Dec. 17.

Girls’ Night

Lauren Sanchez, Brooks Nader.

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Lauren Sánchez and Brooks Nader step out for a chic night at Alba in West Hollywood on Dec. 17.

Doing Good

Chance the Rapper.

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Chance the Rapper poses with the Raising Cane’s staff in Chicago after partnering with the company to surprise SocialWorks with 100 new bicycles during a holiday season giveaway on Dec. 15.

Shake It Like a Polaroid

Kendall Toole.

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Kendall Toole reviews some looks while on the set of Chime’s “Ball on a Budget” campaign shoot.

Red Hot

Jason Tartick.

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Jason Tartick shows off his Arby’s holiday sweater in Bryant Park on Dec. 18 in New York City. 

Good News

Gov. Lee with Jelly Roll.

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Gov. Lee gives a gleeful Jelly Roll news of his official pardon on Dec. 18 at the Tennessee Residence.

Cheers, Luv!

King Charles III.

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King Charles sips a pint of Guinness during a royal visit to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London on Dec. 18.

Best Buds for Life

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.

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Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are all smiles together at the Golden Globes’ First Time Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.

Marty Surprise

Timothée Chalamet.

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Timothée Chalamet makes a surprise appearance at the Airbnb Marty Supreme Invitational in New York City on Dec. 18.

Shopping Spree

Mariah Carey.

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Mariah Carey bundles up for a day of luxury shopping in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 17.

Spotted Out

Maya Hawke.

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Stranger Things star Maya Hawke walks down a street in New York City on Dec. 18.

Strange Sighting

Natalia Dyer.

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Natalia Dyer sports an oversized, white fur coat on the streets of New York City on Dec. 18.

It Suits Him

Tramell Tillman.

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Tramell Tillman rocks a blue pinstripe suit at the Golden Globes’ First Time Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.

Back to Boq

Ethan Slater.

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Ethan Slater holds the mic at the Wicked: For Good SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation in New York City on Dec. 17.

Under the Sea

Ice Spice.

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Ice Spice wears a lacy ensemble to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants New York City special screening on Dec. 17.

Reunited and It Feels So Good

Liz Torres and Emily Kuroda.

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Gilmore Girls costars Liz Torres and Emily Kuroda pose together at the “Holidays Made Here” Warner Bros. Studios event in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.

Reprising the Role

Scott Patterson.

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Gilmore Girls star Scott Patterson returns to his rightful spot behind the counter at “Luke’s” during the “Holidays Made Here” Warner Bros. Studios event in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.

Singing Holiday Cheer

Jon Batiste.

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Jon Batiste performs at The National Museum of African American Music, where he was the guest of honor, in Nashville on Dec. 17.

Double Bag

Kyle Richards.

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Kyle Richards runs errands in Beverly Hills, California, on Dec. 17.

Movie Marriage

Laura Dern and Will Arnett.

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On-screen couple Laura Dern and Will Arnett attend the SFFILM Presents 2025 SF Honors in San Francisco on Dec. 17 for their new movie, Is This Thing On?

Hug at BUG

Ethan Hawke and Carrie Coon.

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Ethan Hawke and Carrie Coon hug it out at The Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Tracy Letts’ Bug on Broadway in New York City on Dec. 17.

Backstage Moment

Kate Hudson and Seth Meyers.

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Song Sung Blue star Kate Hudson hugs Seth Meyers backstage at his late-night show in New York City on Dec. 17.

Big City Guy

Kumail Ali Nanjiani.

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Kumail Ali Nanjiani throws on a trench coat to take a stroll in New York City on Dec. 17.

Hop In!

Jennifer Hudson and Derek Hough.

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Jennifer Hudson and Derek Hough ride around in a golf cart on set for Rolling with the Stars on the Warner Bros. Studios Lot in Los Angeles on Dec. 14.

Successful Meeting

Sabrina Carpenter.

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Sabrina Carpenter has the biggest smile on her face after leaving lunch at Bar Pitti in New York City on Dec. 16.

Polo Is Life

Prince Harry.

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Prince Harry is spotted at a polo game at the Polo Club in Aspen on Dec. 17.

Pearly Whites

Michael B. Jordan.

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Michael B. Jordan spends the day with David Letterman in London while filming a new episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

Rock-Hard Stare

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sports a monochromatic brown look at The Smashing Machine SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.

Aging Like Fine Wine

Hugh Jackman.

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Hugh Jackman is still making his rounds around New York City as he’s seen leaving The View on Dec. 17.

Making a Statement

Britt Lower.

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Britt Lower gives Dune vibes in her high-neck all-white fit at the Golden Globes’ First Time Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Dec. 17.

Onstage Laughs

Pixie Lott.

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Pixie Lott dazzles the crowd during her live performance in London on Dec. 17.

Baseball Bros

Jason Bateman and David Letterman.

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Jason Bateman chats with David Letterman at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for a new episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

Golden Nominees

Monica Padman and Damson Idris.

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Monica Padman and Damson Idris catch up at the Golden Globes’ First Time Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Dec. 17.

A Happy Anniversary

Diane Lane and Judd Hirsch.

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Diane Lane and Judd Hirsch pose for a photo at the Los Angeles Anniversary screening on Dec. 16.

Shakespearean Thespians

Joe Alwyn and Jessie Buckley.

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Co-stars Joe Alwyn and Jessie Buckley coordinate at the photo call for their new movie Hamnet in London on Dec. 17.

Tweed and Cute

Leah Sava Jeffries.

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Leah Sava Jeffries channels Barbie in a pink tweed set on the streets of New York City on Dec. 17.

Supreme ‘Fit

Timothée Chalamet.

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Timothée Chalamet strikes again in another Marty Supreme outfit in New York City on Dec. 17.

Mother Knows Best

Apple Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow and Moses Martin.

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Marty Supreme premiere in New York City with her lookalike kids, Apple and Moses Martin, in tow on Dec. 16.

Just Drinkin’ to Call Someone

Seth Meyers and Sabrina Carpenter.

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Sabrina Carpenter and a festive Seth Meyers meet up in New York City for a day drinking segment that aired during his late-night talk show on Dec. 16.

Only Girl in the World

Rihanna.

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Rihanna pops in a bright red jacket during a night out in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.

Matching with Mom

Timothée Chalamet and Nicole Flender.

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Timothée Chalamet and his mother Nicole Flender twin in orange at the Marty Supreme premiere in New York City on Dec. 16.

Oh, Brothers

Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott.

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The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show in Burbank, California, for a Dec. 17 episode.

Flower Power

Darren Criss and Mia Swier.

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Darren Criss and wife Mia Swier have a date night at the Marty Supreme premiere in New York City on Dec. 16.

Maroon Moment

Busy Philipps.

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Busy Philipps rocks holiday colors at the Marty Supreme premiere in New York City on Dec. 16.

Gown on the Town

Odessa A’zion.

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Odessa A’zion glows in a glittering black gown at the Marty Supreme premiere in New York City on Dec. 16.

Back in Black

Julia Fox.

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Julia Fox keeps it simple and chic at the Marty Supreme in New York City on Dec. 16.

Spouses Supreme

Chloë Sevigny and Siniša Mačković.

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Chloë Sevigny and her husband Siniša Mačković party after the Marty Supreme in New York City on Dec. 16.

Fruits of Her Labor

Fran Drescher.

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Fran Drescher holds up a Marty Supreme-branded citrus at the film’s premiere afterparty in New York City on Dec. 16.

Sequins of Events

Rhea Seehorn.

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Rhea Seehorn arrives for a SAG-AFTRA conversation about Pluribus in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.

She’s Glovin’ It

Hannah Einbinder.

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Hannah Einbinder strikes a pose at a SAG-AFTRA conversation for Hacks in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.

This ‘Tonight’ Is Sparkling

Martha Stewart.

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Martha Stewart chats with Jimmy Fallon on his late-night show in New York City on Dec. 16.

Stranger Stripes

Finn Wolfhard.

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Finn Wolfhard does double duty as an interviewee and musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in N.Y.C. on Dec. 16.

Beauty in Beige

Ella Purnell.

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Ella Purnell opts for a monochrome moment at Late Night with Seth Meyers in New York City on Dec. 16.

‘Hamnet’ Hang

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

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Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley attend a photo call for a Hamnet exhibition at Tristan Hoare Gallery in London on Dec. 16.

On a Roll

Jelly Roll.

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Jelly Roll gets the crowd going at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16.

Glittering Guy

Nelly.

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Nelly continues his iHeartRadio Jingle Ball run in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16.

Birthday Gal

Zara Larsson.

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Zara Larsson marks her 28th birthday at Jingle Ball in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16.

Ms. at the Mic

Lauryn Hill.

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Lauryn Hill performs a show at Massey Hall in Toronto on Dec. 16.

Testing, Testing

Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera.

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Costars Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera stop by a screening of The Copenhagen Test in New York City on Dec. 16.

Christmas Queen

Mariah Carey.

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Mariah Carey reps LV as she leaves the Gucci store in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 16.

In Vested

MGK.

Jason Kempin/Getty

MGK takes the stage for a performance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Dec. 16.

Be There or Be SquarePants

Regina Hall.

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Regina Hall holds a gift box at a special screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.

It-Girl Energy

Lola Tung.

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Lola Tung looks stylish in a leather coat while in New York City’s Midtown on Dec. 16.

On Call

Justin Bieber.

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Justin Bieber answers his phone on his way out of a holiday party in Los Angeles on Dec. 13.

Four Good

T Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Tracy Morgan and Michael Rainey Jr.

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T Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Tracy Morgan and Michael Rainey Jr. volunteer with Food Bank for New York City to distribute toys and fresh produce to families.

Fabulous Family

Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Bronwyn Vance and Slater Vance.

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Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance and their two kids, Bronwyn and Slater, celebrate Dad’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in California on Dec. 16.

Dynamic Duo

Jack Black and Paul Rudd.

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Anaconda costars Paul Rudd and Jack Black promote their film at The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City on Dec. 16.

Fur Sure

Tyra Banks.

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Tyra Banks keeps warm with a luxe coat and hot drink outside of Today with Jenna and Friends in New York City on Dec. 16.

Wear Worn Blue

Hugh Jackman.

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Hugh Jackman looks dapper on his way into CBS Mornings to promote his new movie Song Sung Blue in New York City on Dec. 16.

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At least six of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have broken their silence to express disappointment with the latest trove of files released by the Trump administration.

The Department of Justice on Friday released 600,000 pages of largely unseen pictures and documents relating to the disgraced billionaire financier.

But critics have accused the administration of flouting an order to publish all relevant information without any unnecessary redactions after it emerged that huge chunks of files had been entirely blacked out.

The DOJ also admitted that the trove of documents released were not exhaustive, and that more pictures and files would be released at a later, unspecified date.

The revelations sparked fury from Epstein’s accusers and victims, who slammed the ‘lack of transparency’ over the documents.

Marina Lacerda, one of the women who claims she survived sexual assault by Epstein beginning when she was 14 years old, said she wanted to see greater transparency from the Justice Department and expressed frustration that all the files aren’t out yet.

‘Just put out the files,’ she said. ‘And stop redacting names that don’t need to be redacted.’

She said she was skeptical of the administration saying it’s aiming to be transparent.

Marijke Chartouni, who claimed Epstein sexually abused her when she was 20, weighed in on Friday, noting: ‘If everything is redacted, where is the transparency?’

Epstein accuser Lisa Phillips said she believed authorities behind the release on Friday were ‘protecting themselves, not the victims’

Marina Lacerda, one of the women who claims she survived sexual assault by Epstein beginning when she was 14 years old, said she wanted to see greater transparency from the Justice Department and expressed frustration that all the files aren’t out yet

‘In the beginning, they were calling us a hoax, right?’ she said.

‘Now they’re like, ”We believe you, we’re gonna release the files,” but yet you still haven’t released the files and it’s not even fully transparent.’

She said ‘so many of the photos’ which were released in huge data dumps were entirely ‘irrelevant’ to the case.

The extraordinary photos offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Epstein’s Manhattan lair and his depraved activities.

Lacerda was a key witness in the 2019 investigation which led to Epstein’s arrest and sex trafficking charges.

‘We have been let down,’ she said. ‘We waited for this day to bring these other men who have been protected to justice.’

Jess Michaels, one of Epstein’s earliest known victims, had similar concerns in a discussion with The New York Times. 

‘They are proving everything we have been saying about corruption and delayed justice,’ she said.

Jess Michaels, one of Epstein’s earliest known victims, said: ‘They are proving everything we have been saying about corruption and delayed justice’

Lacerda was a key witness in the 2019 investigation which led to Epstein’s arrest and sex trafficking charges

Annie Farmer, said she was relieved her sister’s allegations were proven true in the files released on Friday

‘What are they protecting? The coverup continues.’

Michaels accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her when she was a 22-year-old aspiring dancer in 1991.

She has been outspoken in campaigning for the release of all the files the Justice Department had collated over the years on Epstein and his co conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her part in his sick crimes.

Marijke Chartouni, who claimed Epstein sexually abused her when she was 20, also weighed in on Friday, noting: ‘If everything is redacted, where is the transparency?’

Speaking to CNN, Epstein accuser Lisa Phillips said she believed authorities behind the release on Friday were ‘protecting themselves, not the victims.’

‘I feel like they have so much information to start connecting the dots and for survivors to get justice. But as you’re seeing, we just keep stalling.’

Phillips has maintained she was subjected to years of abuse by Epstein and his associates. 

One of the only victims who found any positives in Friday’s information was Maria Farmer, who was finally vindicated after years of maintaining she made a complaint about Epstein to the FBI years before they investigated him for his sex crimes.

Annie Farmer did note that she was disappointed by the overall lack of transparency she saw within Friday’s release

Laura Bloom McGee (C) and Annie Farmer (R), survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, react after receiving word that the U.S. Senate unanimously approved release of the Epstein files

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, from left, Sarah Ransome, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and Marijke Chartouni. Giuffre tragically died by suicide earlier in 2025

Farmer’s revelations have long been met with silence by the FBI and contempt from critics who claimed she had fabricated the entire complaint.

But in among the trove of information on Friday was a complaint made to the FBI in 1996 by an unnamed woman who claimed Epstein stole photos and negatives she had produced of her 12-year-old and 16-year-old sisters for a personal art project.

The one-page report was taken years before an investigation was launched into allegations that Epstein was sexually abusing underage girls.

Farmer’s name is redacted in the file, but the handwritten report says she believed Epstein sold the photos. 

Farmer said Epstein had previously asked her to take photos of young girls at swimming pools.

‘I’ve waited 30 years,’ she told The New York Times on Friday. ‘I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.’ 

The complaint also says the woman reported being threatened by Epstein not to talk about the photos or ‘he will burn her house down.’

Farmer had fought for years for her complaint to be made public, and said she felt ‘vindicated’ by its release on Friday.

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epsteinis all smiles in the picture as he poses without a shirt and with what appears to be a white towel wrapped around his waist on a couch

Clinton features prominently in the files, seen here relaxing in what appears to be a hot tub. Though embarrassing for the former president, appearing in the files does not imply wrongdoing, which Clinton has denied

Critics have slammed the data dump, arguing the administration was expected to release every Epstein file with minimal redactions, and has failed to deliver

Her younger sister, Annie Farmer, said: ‘It’s a tremendous relief that she doesn’t have to continue to fight to prove her truth.’

Annie Farmer did, however, note that she was disappointed by the overall lack of transparency she saw within Friday’s release. 

Both Farmer sisters have openly spoken about their experiences with Epstein.

Maria Farmer claimed she was sexually assaulted by the duo, while Annie recalled being invited to Epstein’s ranch in New Mexico when she was 16.

She claimed Epstein climbed into bed with her one morning to ‘cuddle’ while she was there. 

While more than 13,000 files were released on Friday with hundreds of thousands of pages of content, other critics have complained the documents are not easily searchable and instead must be trawled through for information.

Former MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene led Republican efforts demanding every single Epstein file be released to the public as an act of transparency.

She voiced her fury on Friday when it became clear that the Department of Justice had redacted huge swathes of information, including the names of high profile individuals featured in the documents.

‘The whole point was NOT to protect the ‘politically exposed individuals and government officials,’ Greene wrote on X in a scathing takedown of everyone involved.

‘That’s exactly what MAGA has always wanted, that’s what drain the swamp actually means.

‘It means expose them all, the rich powerful elites who are corrupt and commit crimes, NOT redact their names and protect them.’

She accused the administration of breaking the law by not releasing the information in full.

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The ‘striking’ new arch mirror makes a ‘bold and modern statement’ and ‘opens up’ your living space

Shoppers loved the arch mirror on social media(Image: Getty)

B&M has delighted shoppers by launching a ‘stunning’ arch mirror that’s been dubbed the ‘mirror of dreams’. Popular for offering affordable furniture and decor, the budget retailer could have a new hit on its hands. The store is stocking a new large black arch mirror as part of its latest Special Buy offers.

Priced at £45, the mirror measures approximately 150 x 70cm. According to B&M, shoppers can ‘make a bold and modern statement with this Large Black Arch Mirror.’ The product description said: “A striking piece that elevates any home and opens up the space. Designed to draw the eye and enhance natural light.”

Shoppers thought the ‘stunning’ item was being offered for a ‘bargain’ price when it was showcased on social media. Highlighting the new product on Instagram, B&M wrote: “Mirror of dreams? Our brand new black framed arch mirror has landed in stores this week, and for only £45, we KNOW you’re going to love. Available now in our Special Buys aisle.”

Customers loved the look of the new mirror, and the video racked up almost 2k likes in two days. One fan wrote: “Wow.” A second shopper said: “I really love this mirror.” Another viewer agreed: “Oh wow, it’s stunning and what a bargain!”

Someone else thought: “Oh wow!!!! I NEED.” A different comment read: “Praying I can find this tomorrow.” A fan praised: “Okay this mirror is perfect and I need it asap.”

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Meanwhile, a shopper asked: “Can these be bought online?” B&M replied: “They can’t, unfortunately!” A viewer commented: “Is this available to order click and collect online?” B&M said: “We don’t have that service, unfortunately.”

Someone else asked: “Where is this store?” B&M replied: “This particular store is in Liverpool – but you can find your local store on our website here.” A different viewer thought: “B&M advertised this at £37 the other day,” but B&M replied: “Hey – this mirror is new in for the special buy event.”

For shoppers looking for more options, B&M’s website showcases a selection of mirrors available in-store. The retailer stocks a selection of products in varying sizes.

B&M is selling the Large Black Arch Mirror for £45(Image: B&M)

Home decor fans looking for wall mirrors might like the £40 Large Gold Mirror 80cm. The product description said: “Add some style to your home with this stunning Large Gold Mirror. Perfect for hallways, bedrooms and more.”

There’s also a £39.99 Crushed Jewel Mirror – Silver. The product description said: “Hang this stunning mirror on a wall at home. Features a stunning crushed jewel design.” Alternatively, there’s also a £35 Full Length Mirror with Stand.

The product description said: “Add style and functionality to your home with this Full Length Mirror with Stand. This full length mirror is perfect for checking your outfit on the way out of the door, or for adding a decorative piece to any room.”

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