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Prince Andrew faces calls to say sorry and speak to FBI Lawyers for Epstein’s victims say they were ‘almost completely ignored’ in interviewPrince Andrew is facing a transatlantic backlash over his extraordinary defence of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after lawyers who represent 10 of the billionaire predator’s victims branded the royal unrepentant and implausible and demanded that he speak to the FBI.After the royal’s defiant Newsnight interview on Saturday triggered a disbelieving reaction from the public and the media, the prince was under growing pressure from critics in the UK and US on Sunday who demanded an apology for his conduct and said that his defence of his actions was simply not credible. Continue reading... Go to Source

Leaked cables reveal scale of Iran's influence in Iraq Tehran effectively has free rein across key institutions of state, leaked documents showIranian intelligence officers have co-opted much of the Iraqi government’s cabinet, infiltrated its military leadership, and even tapped into a network of sources once run by the CIA, leaked cables have revealed.So prevalent is Iran in Iraq’s affairs that Iranian officers effectively have free rein across key institutions of state and are central to much of the country’s decision-making, according to the cables, which were passed to the Intercept and shared with the New York Times. Continue reading... Go to Source

Hong Kong protests: up to 800 trapped as police lay siege to university Tear gas stops protesters escaping despite president of Polytechnic University assuring them of safe passage Hong Kong police have trapped up to 800 people inside a university in the city, firing tear gas at any protesters trying to escape the campus.Polytechnic University, a sprawling campus that has been occupied by protesters since last week, has become the site of the most prolonged and tense confrontation between police and demonstrators in more than five months of political unrest. Continue reading... Go to Source

Hong Kong riot police carry out dawn raid on university after battle with protesters Police earlier threatened to use live rounds on ‘rioters’ who used lethal weapons such as molotov cocktails against themHong Kong protest latest updates: riot police storm Polytechnic University after standoff with protesters – livePolice were attempting to storm Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University after a daylong battle with protesters which saw levels of violence between the two sides reach new heights on Sunday and officials threatened to use live rounds.About 200 demonstrators remained inside the building at dawn on Monday morning when police in riot gear moved in. As they advanced, protesters set fire to one of the entrances to the university and explosions could be heard. Continue reading... Go...

Prince Andrew: Calls for royal to say sorry and speak to FBI Lawyers for Epstein’s victims say they were ‘almost completely ignored’ in interviewPrince Andrew is facing a transatlantic backlash over his extraordinary defence of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after lawyers who represent 10 of the billionaire predator’s victims branded the royal unrepentant and implausible and demanded that he speak to the FBI.After the royal’s defiant Newsnight interview on Saturday triggered a disbelieving reaction from the public and the media, the prince was under growing pressure from critics in the UK and US on Sunday who demanded an apology for his conduct and said that his defence of his actions was simply not credible. Continue reading... Go to Source