The Guardian — “Trump signs bill forcing release of Epstein files in major reversal”
In a significant policy U-turn, President Donald Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release all files related to the investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. While Trump previously resisted the move, calling it a “hoax,” he succumbed to joint pressure from Democrats and his own conservative base, now claiming on Truth Social that the documents will expose his political rivals. The bill specifically bars officials from withholding information to prevent “embarrassment” or “political sensitivity,” though it includes protections for victim identities.
Source: The Guardian
Financial Times — “Home investors pull £26bn from London stocks despite blistering rally”
Domestic investors have fled the UK stock market at a record rate in 2025, withdrawing £26bn even as the FTSE 100 nears a historic high of 10,000 points. The article highlights a stark divergence: while locals retreat to cash due to “nervousness” over next week’s Budget and potential tax hikes, foreign investors have poured in £15bn, viewing London’s relatively cheap valuations as a safe hedge against a potential US AI bubble. Barclays analysts describe the UK market as the “unexpected winner of 2025,” noting it has risen 16.3% this year, outpacing both the US and Europe.
Source: Financial Times
O Estado de S. Paulo — “Public pension funds have R$ 1.8bn at risk in Master”
Eighteen state and municipal pension entities face potential losses totaling R$ 1.8 billion (€293 million) linked to the liquidation process of Banco Master. The report details that these funds purchased securities that helped finance the bank’s expansion after the Central Bank tightened regulations on retail fundraising. Rioprevidência (Rio de Janeiro) holds the largest exposure with approximately R$ 1 billion (€163 million) in papers maturing in the 2030s, followed by the state of Amapá’s fund (Amprev) with R$ 400 million (€65 million).
Source: O Estado de S. Paulo
The Washington Post — “West Bank attacks surge unchecked”
Israeli political and military leaders are scrambling to contain a rising wave of settler violence across the West Bank, with officials warning that the state has “lost control” of the situation. The report details how vigilante groups have rampaged through Palestinian villages, beating residents, torching a mosque, and clashing with Israeli security forces. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have condemned the acts as “shocking,” security officials argue that government policies have allowed this impunity to flourish. A sidebar note adds that despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 25 people.
Source: The Washington Post
Daily Trust — “Bandits kill 3, kidnap over 30 in Kwara church attack”
Fresh details have emerged regarding a bandit attack on the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, where gunmen killed three people and abducted over 30 worshippers during a live-streamed service. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that the congregation was gathering to give thanks for the release of 18 members who had been kidnapped just two weeks prior. The Daily Trust reports that youths have barricaded highways in protest, accusing security agencies of neglect, while Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has requested urgent reinforcements for the border community.
Source: Daily Trust
