The newly released Epstein documents reveal, in particular, how the paedophile financier ascended into the highest levels of British society.
This photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sprawled across the lap of several women, whose identities have been protected, speaks to his close relationship with Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was jailed for child sex trafficking and other offences in connection with Epstein. But the furnishings are even more revealing.
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Sky News matched the fireplace in this photo with the one in Sandringham, the estate where the royals tend to spend Christmas - (Andrew is not invited this year).
Andrew has vigorously denied any accusations against him.
Also included in the latest release are Epstein's flight records. They provide some useful corroborating evidence.
On 9 March 2001, his plane landed at "EGGW" - Luton Airport - with JE, GM and VR on board - Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts, better known by her married name of Virginia Giuffre and perhaps Epstein's most famous accuser.
The next day is when this photo was alleged to have been taken, in London, of Giuffre and Andrew.
Other photos show Maxwell on the steps of Downing Street - and power was as much a draw as celebrity.
On 15 May 2002, the flight records show Epstein again arriving at Luton.
The next day is when he met Tony Blair, prime minister at the time. This was before Epstein's first arrest and there is no suggestion of wrongdoing.
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The meeting was arranged by Peter Mandelson, who lost his job as ambassador to the US because of his Epstein connections, and who features prominently in the files.
The UK was a draw for Epstein's wider circle too - Maxwell here is pictured touring the Churchill War Rooms with Bill Clinton and Kevin Spacey. Neither are accused of wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
And the other grim life that Epstein led, of sex trafficking, also had British links.
Another document released in the files, from 2019, shows witness testimony from Maxwell's trial. In it, a victim is mentioned who is "17 years old" and who grew up "in England". She would later be taken to Epstein's private Caribbean island.
Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the operation on X, saying the oil tanker had last docked in Venezuela.
She posted: "The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you."
In footage shared by Ms Noem of the raid, a helicopter can be seen landing on the deck of the ship ahead of the seizure.
The vessel is reportedly called Centuries - which is also the name of a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker that was recently spotted near the Venezuelan coast, according to MarineTraffic.
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the raid was a "consented boarding," with the tanker stopping voluntarily to allowing American forces aboard.
It's understood that the operation was led by the Coast Guard with the US military providing helicopter support.
It comes after the US seized a sanctioned oil tanker, called Skipper, off the coast of Venezuela last week.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of neighbouring Brazil has since cautioned the US against an "armed intervention" in Venezuela.
During a summit of the South American Mercosur bloc, he said: "Armed intervention in Venezuela would be a humanitarian catastrophe."
He also referred to the 1982 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina, and said "the South American continent is once again haunted by the military presence of an extra-regional power".
If the US did intervene, he said, it would set a "dangerous precedent for the world".
In recent weeks there has been a steady build up of US forces in the region, effectively placing Venezuela under embargo.
"Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America," US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.
"It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before."
In his post on social media, the president also branded the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as "illegitimate" and a "foreign terrorist organisation".
He continued: "Therefore, today, I am ordering A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela."
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Since the Skipper was seized, vessels carrying millions of barrels of oil have been staying put in Venezuelan waters, fearing that the US will intercept them.
Some of these are considered to be part of a "shadow fleet" - vessels that use concealing tactics to transport goods for sanctioned countries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
More than 70 oil tankers in Venezuelan waters this week are part of the so-called shadow fleet, with some 38 sanctioned by the US Treasury, according to data from TankerTrackers.com.
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President Trump has been ramping up pressure on the Maduro regime, accusing it of involvement in the drugs trade.
As part of his efforts, he has also authorised deadly strikes against vessels he claims are trafficking drugs in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
President Maduro claims Mr Trump is trying to overthrow him with a view to seizing Venezuela's oil reserves.
Officers were called at 9.35pm on Friday to reports of a shooting in West End Close, Brent.
Emergency first aid was given to a 55-year-old man, who died at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met's Specialist Crime Team, who is leading the investigation, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time.
"Enquiries are well under way, and my team is working at pace to determine the circumstances that led to this man's tragic death.
"There's no doubt this incident will cause concern in the local community and more widely, but we have increased patrols in the area. I'd like to reassure the public that our investigation remains a priority.
"I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information, including dashcam footage, that will assist us with our enquiries to contact us at the earliest opportunity.
"We also believe there was a large group of people congregated nearby at the time the incident happened, and we are keen to hear from them."
At the early stage of the investigation, no arrests have been made.
William and George made a surprise visit to The Passage in Victoria, London, on Tuesday morning, an organisation that the Prince of Wales visited with his mother, Princess Diana, when he was a child.
In a video and photographs released by Kensington Palace, they can be seen dressed in aprons, joining in with lunch preparations with head chef Claudette.
They also helped to pack care packages, made cupcakes and decorated a Christmas tree that had previously stood in Westminster Abbey for the Princess of Wales's Together at Christmas carol service.
The Passage's chief executive, Mick Clarke, who showed the royals around, said George was asking lots of questions "very much like his dad", adding: "Prince William has often talked about, during his childhood, how his mother talked about - I think as he described - the importance of viewing life beyond palace walls.
"And I very much picked that up with George as well. And it seemed to me that this was, or is, a family that are just trying to ensure that their children are brought up with greater awareness of what is around them and the need to ensure that, particularly, the most vulnerable in society are supported and looked after.
"I think George was genuinely moved to experience the work that we do, even just a little snapshot of it."
The Passage holds a deep personal significance for the Prince of Wales. His mother brought him to see the charity's work when he was 11 years old.
He often talks about how it was an experience that helped inspire his commitment to tackling homelessness and the creation of Homewards, the programme he launched in 2023 that he hopes will show that it is possible to end homelessness.
During the visit, George signed the visitors' book on the same page previously signed by his father and his late grandmother on 14 December 1993.
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A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "It was important to the Prince of Wales to share with Prince George the work of The Passage and to spend time volunteering alongside the team.
"They both greatly enjoyed meeting staff, volunteers and service users as well as learning more about the charity's work.
"The dedication shown not only by The Passage but by organisations across the homelessness sector, at Christmas and throughout the year, is invaluable."
It also highlights his desire more generally to educate all his children about homelessness. William and George also spent time meeting some of The Passage's service users, whom the Prince of Wales had met before, hearing about their experiences and the support they receive.
Talking about that meeting, Mr Clarke said: "Sarah and Brian first used The Passage many, many years ago, and for many years now have been safely off the streets and in their own accommodation.
"But like most of us, we know it's not ending there - just having a roof over your head. It's about having support networks around you.
"So they come back and use our art group. They come back and use the Irish group. And it was really genuinely very moving - firstly for William to introduce George to Brian and Sarah, and then for Brian and Sarah to explain their story.
"As Sarah beautifully put it, 'Christmas time is a time for family. We don't have any family, so The Passage is our family'. And that was deeply moving to hear."
But Joshua was made to work far harder than he would have liked to extinguish the challenge of a brave but limited opponent.
Joshua scored three knockdowns before landing a huge right hit on Paul halfway through the sixth round.
The British fighter lifted Paul's hand in a show of respect after the fight broadcast on the streaming platform Netflix.
"Jake Paul has done really well tonight. I want to give him his props, he got up, time and time again," he said about his opponent.
Joshua said it "wasn't the best performance", adding: "It took a bit longer than expected. But the right hand finally found the destination."
Meanwhile, Paul said: "I'm feeling good, that was fun. I love this sport. I gave it my all, It's f****** crazy. I had a blast.
"I got my ass beat, but that's what this sport is about. I'mma (going to) come back and keep on winning."
He added: "I just got tired to be honest. He did amazing and hits really hard."
The fight marked the end of a 14-month hiatus for Joshua, 36, while for 28-year-old Paul it was the biggest fight since his boxing career began in 2020.
At the weigh-in on Friday, Joshua boasted an almost two-stone advantage over Paul, who has regularly fought at cruiserweight since he entered the world of boxing.
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Britain's two-time world heavyweight champion tipped the scales at 243.4lbs (17st 5lbs) for his fight against Paul in Miami, while Paul weighed in at 216lbs (15st 6lbs) - a hefty 1.9st difference.
Joshua, who could not weigh more than 245lbs, is the lightest he has been since his first fight against Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 when he was 240lbs. For his last fight against Daniel Dubois he weighed 252.5Ibs.
It is also only the second time that Paul weighed in over cruiserweight limit - the other time was when he fought 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision with 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.