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Justice Department asks federal judge to deny special master for Epstein files

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primates

The same-sex behaviour among animals was so widespread indicates it has a "deep evolutionary root", the study said.

Cambodian, South Korean police arrest 26 for alleged scams, sex crimes, Blue House says

The bilateral task force found that the suspects allegedly extorted about S$23.6 million from 165 South Koreans through online scams.

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Indonesia’s new sex laws could turn bedrooms into ‘Batman traps’ for the unwary: Analysts

Activists protesting outside Indonesia's Parliament in December 2022 as a new criminal code is set to be passed.

Bill Clinton, a main character in the Epstein drop, just can’t escape scandal

Bill Clinton in a hot tub with an unknown person, in an undated photo redacted and released by the US Department of Justice on Dec 19, 2025.

Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over US midterms

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, in an undated photo released by the US Department of Justice on Dec 19.

US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

Former US president Bill Clinton standing with Jeffrey Epstein in this image released by the US Department of Justice in Washington DC, on Dec 19.

French court orders Shein to verify age for sex toy sales or risk fines

This follows an uproar over childlike sex dolls sold on Shein's marketplace.

Americans sceptical of Trump on Epstein, but Republican doubts ease, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Only 23 per cent of Americans approve of the way US President Donald Trump is handling the ‍ongoing scandal while 52 per cent disapprove.

Jail term for South Korea sex abuse ring boss upped to 47 years

Cho Ju-bin ran a group that blackmailed women and girls, including minors, into filming and sending sexual content.

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