The Guardian: Prince tried to hire “trolls” to target Giuffre, book claims
A major story has surfaced alleging that Prince Andrew attempted to hire internet trolls to harass his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, according to claims made in her posthumously published memoir, Nobody’s Girl. The memoir also asserts that Andrew hid at Balmoral Castle to avoid being served court papers related to her lawsuit. Meanwhile, in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, at least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned to Gaza are reported to have been held at Israel’s Sde Teiman military detention center, which is already under scrutiny for allegations of torture and unlawful deaths. Gaza health officials stated that a document found with the bodies identified the jail as their point of origin.
Financial Times: Europe rallies to Zelenskyy’s aid after tussle with Trump
The Independent reports on the frontrunner in the Labour deputy leadership contest, Lucy Powell, who was recently sacked from Keir Starmer’s Cabinet, issued an exclusive warning in The Independent, stating the party “must turn Labour around” and criticized the Prime Minister for “missteps and mistakes” while stressing the need to reconnect with lost voters without copying the Reform party.
The Washington Post: Top colleges prove resistant to White House deal
The front page showcases on a recent report highlights growing resistance from top colleges to a White House proposal that offers funding incentives in exchange for signing a formal agreement, with many institutions declining to participate. Meanwhile, another major report reveals that demolition has begun on part of the White House East Wing to make room for President Donald Trump’s proposed $250 million ballroom. This development directly contradicts the President’s earlier assurance that the construction would not interfere with the existing structure.
The New York Times: Power-thirsty AI frenzy incites fury across globe
Report on the global surge in artificial intelligence driving a boom in data centre construction, straining power and water infrastructure in communities worldwide. In Mexico a Microsoft data centre has been linked to water shortages, sparking local outrage. Data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water for cooling, causing or worsening disruptions in over a dozen countries. The NYT also features a chaotic immigration raid in a rundown Chicago apartment building, launched after a federal tip identified the site as a possible staging area.
El País: Líderes internacionales alertan de la ruptura del orden global
At the World in Progress (WIP) forum in Barcelona, international leaders warned of a breakdown in the global order, citing a growing crisis in multilateralism and escalating geopolitical instability, largely driven by U.S. President Donald Trump. Discussions focused on shifts affecting the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the conflict in Gaza, and political unrest in France. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and a former president also took part. Meanwhile in Spain, the Supreme Court has summoned two PSOE officials, former manager Mariano Moreno Pavón and an employee from the party’s Organization Secretariat, over undocumented cash payments linked to former minister José Luis Ábalos and his aide, Koldo García.
El Mercurio: Escala la polémica por error en tarifas de la luz: Gobierno sabía hace un año de otro cobro extra a clientes por US$ 100 millones
In Chile, a major controversy over electricity tariffs has escalated after it was revealed that the government knew a year ago about an extra $100 million charge to customers due to a calculation error. Economy and Energy Minister Álvaro García confirmed that transmission company Transelec was responsible for the overcharge and had informed the Ministry of Energy, pledging to return the funds. The revelation has intensified pressure on Energy Minister Diego Pardow, who now faces calls for resignation. The dispute has sparked internal conflict within the ruling coalition, as tensions rise between the Frente Amplio (FA) and the Socialist Party (PS) over Pardow’s handling of the issue. Meanwhile, Bolivia’s President-elect Rodrigo Paz has stated his intention to improve diplomatic relations with Chile.
