Email exchanges, as well as more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, are included in the new batch of files. Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan prison cell in August 2019, shortly after he was arrested on sex trafficking charges. High-profile figures have been named in the latest tranche of documents, but that alone does not suggest wrongdoing. Here are the key findings from the Epstein files so far. Follow live - Epstein files latest Andrew pictured on all fours above a woman Three images from the latest tranche of documents appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours over a woman lying on the floor. In two of the pictures, he appears to be touching the woman's stomach, while the other shows him looking straight at the camera. The photos appear without explanation, date, or further context. There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing. Epstein was promised 'lots of privacy' at Buckingham Palace Emails suggest Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace in September 2010 and promised "lots of privacy". After Epstein requested "private time", Andrew told him "alternatively we should have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy". In a statement issued on 17 October 2025, Andrew reiterated that he "vigorously" denies the accusations against him. Email exchange about 'beautiful' girl In an email exchange in August 2010, Epstein told Andrew he had "a friend who I think you might enjoy having dinner with" and disclosed the dates she would be in London. Epstein said she is 26, Russian, "beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email". Andrew has reiterated that he "vigorously" denies the accusations against him. Sarah Ferguson: Epstein the 'brother I have always wished for' Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, thanked Epstein for being "the brother I have always wished for" in an email sent on 3 August 2009. She also told him that she has "never been more touched by a friend's kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls". In another email, Ferguson called him "my dear spectacular and special friend", before adding "you are a legend, and I am so proud of you". Her interview with the Evening Standard on 7 March 2011 saw her apologise for accepting £15,000 from Epstein. "I would never have anything to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again. I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children. It was a gigantic error of judgment." Being named in these documents is not a sign of wrongdoing. A planned visit from Elon Musk More messages from 2013 capture Elon Musk discussing with Epstein a good date to visit him at his Caribbean island. In the emails, the Tesla billionaire says he will be in the British Virgin Islands and St Bart's "over the holidays" and asks "is there a good time to visit?". The disgraced financier replies that there is "always space for you" and the two go back and forth over a date, but the final details for a visit don't appear to be confirmed in the exchange. Again, being mentioned in these files is not a sign of any wrongdoing. Responding on his social media site, X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk writes: "No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I'm glad that has finally happened. "I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his 'Lolita Express', but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name. "I don't care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, especially regarding heinous exploitation of underage girls." In late September 2025, after newly released Epstein files showed his name or interactions in documents, Musk responded on X, posting simply: "This is false." 'Monstrous fun' with Bill Gates In a 2011 email included in the files, Epstein told former UK cabinet minister Lord Peter Mandelson he "spent the day with Gates" in Seattle, Washington, "having monstrous fun". Remember that being named in these documents isn't a sign of any wrongdoing. A spokesperson for Bill Gates said: "These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false. "The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein's frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame." Visit to Richard Branson's island A planned visit to Richard Branson's island also appears in the latest file drop, with the Virgin mogul discussing the details with Epstein's assistant via email. Branson is told that Epstein will bring Bill Gates' assistant, Boris Nikolic, with him. The entourage is later said to include "the 2 Russian girls". Once more, being mentioned in these documents isn't a sign of wrongdoing. A Virgin Group spokesperson said: "Any contact Richard and Joan Branson had with Epstein took place on only a few occasions more than twelve years ago, and was limited to group or business settings, such as a charity tennis event. "When Epstein offered a charity donation, the Bransons asked their team to carry out due diligence before accepting the donation, which uncovered serious allegations. "As a result of what the due diligence uncovered, Virgin Unite did not take the donation and Richard and Joan decided not to meet or speak with Epstein again. "Had they had the full picture and information, there would have been no contact whatsoever - Richard believes that Epstein's actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims." Read more: Branson advised Epstein on PR, emails show Ghislaine Maxwell's mugshot Among the trove of files released by the US justice department is a police booking intake form for Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend who is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking. The intake form includes pictures of Maxwell in an orange jumpsuit, with the date of arrest listed as 2 July 2020. Maxwell appealed against her conviction to the US Supreme Court in October, but it refused to hear her case. Epstein sent money to Lord Mandelson's husband Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Lord Mandelson's husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, to help pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in the files. Mr Avila da Silva sent Epstein an email in September 2009 about "my osteo course expenses, incl fee, anatomical models, lap top if you can help me with this". He said the annual fee was £3,225 and went on to thank Epstein for "anything you can help me with". Epstein replied the same day: "I will wire your loan amount immediated'y. (sic)" In a later email, Mr Avila da Silva followed up "regarding the £10,000 with my personal bank details" and asked "if this amount includes my school fees or if the amount of £3,225 (school fee) will be sent directly to the school itself". Epstein told him: "includedd. (sic)" Read more from Sky News:Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted of CEO killingCatherine O'Hara, who starred in Home Alone, has died Mr Avila da Silva later sent him another message confirming receipt of the cash: "Just a brief note to thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning." Lord Mandelson, the UK's former ambassador to the US, said: "I was wrong to believe Epstein following his conviction and to continue my association with him afterwards. "I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered." He previously said he wished "I'd never met him [Epstein] in the first place" and called his friendship with him a "most terrible mistake". Just being mentioned in these documents is not a sign of wrongdoing.

The Canadian-American star won an Emmy award for lead actress for her role in Schitt's Creek in 2020. She died aged 71 on Friday at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", her agency Creative Artists Agency said in a statement. She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and sons Matthew and Luke - her family will hold a private celebration of her life, the statement said. In an entertainment career spanning more than 50 years, she gave a memorable turn as Kate McCallister, mother of Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, in the first two Home Alone films. Culkin, who starred as the youngster accidentally left at home when his family leaves for a Christmas holiday in the 1990 classic, posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, calling her "Mama" and saying he thought they "had time". The pair reprised their roles in the 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. Michael Keaton, her co-star in the original Beetlejuice film from 1988, said on Instagram O'Hara had been "my pretend wife, my pretend nemesis and my real life, true friend. "This one hurts. Man am I gonna miss her." Meryl Streep, who co-starred with O'Hara in the 1986 comedy drama Heartburn, said in a statement that O'Hara "brought love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed". O'Hara frequently collaborated with mockumentary pioneer Christopher Guest, becoming a key player in his ensemble and starring in Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show and A Mighty Wind. Her popularity surged after the success of Schitt's Creek, which dominated the 2021 Emmys following its sixth and final season, bringing O'Hara a new generation of fans. The show's creators, father and son duo, Dan and Eugene Levy, who co-starred in the series alongside O'Hara, both released statements in tribute. Dan Levy wrote: "What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O'Hara's brilliance for all those years. "Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It's hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her." And Eugene Levy wrote: "Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. "I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over fifty years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on 'Schitt's Creek,' I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her." O'Hara enjoyed a late-career renaissance that led to a serious role in HBO's post-apocalypse drama, The Last Of Us, for which she was nominated for an Emmy. Pedro Pascal, her costar, said on Instagram: "There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you." Starring in The Studio as Patty Leigh, O'Hara received both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. O'Hara's career was launched at the Second City theatre in Toronto, where she was born, in the 1970s. It was there that she first worked with Eugene Levy, who would become a lifelong collaborator - and her Schitt's Creek co-star. Read more on Sky News:Melania film premieresQueen joins stars at memorialLittle Mix star on twins' illness While at Second City, she helped create the sketch comedy show SCTV - in which both she and Levy appeared - and which helped launch the careers of other top Canadian comedians, including Andrea Martin and Martin Short.

That has been the entire tenor of his three-day visit to China as the former human rights lawyer-turned prime minister seeks tor reset Britain's relationship with China. Ask him about Donald Trump's warning that it's "very dangerous" for the UK to seek closer ties with China, and Starmer swerves. Ask him about the plight of the pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, imprisoned in Hong Kong, and he says the issues has been raised, but he doesn't want to go into it. Ask him whether he agrees with Mark Carney critique that the middle powers need to work together to counter the rise of great powers - the US and China, he distances. He is, if you like, making pragmatic choices to find favour with the big beast nations - be it on Jimmy Lai, or the building of a super embassy for China, or allowing Trump to troll him on a variety of subjects according to his fancy. Starmer keeps his head down and ploughs on. His supporters say this pragmatism delivers results, be it a better trade deal with the US, or the prospect of great investment and trade with the world's second-biggest economy China. His detractors argue that the UK is supine and the prime minister is leaving his country to the mercy of much bigger powers. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sees a third way. "Great powers can afford, for now, to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity and the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. The middle powers must act together, because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," he told the annual Davos summit earlier this month. As Trump comes for Carney - his recent visit to China and narrow trade deals prompted Trump to threaten 100% tariffs - Starmer ducks for cover. When I asked him in Shanghai whether he agreed with Carney's critique of the shifting global order, well he does not. "I've talked to Mark Carney a lot, but we're living in a very volatile world. "My compass is always the national interest of the United Kingdom, and I'm very clear that that means that we maintain and build on our close relationship with the US; that we build a stronger and closer relationship with Europe, but that we also are confident and engaging outwardly and that means with China." "I take the view that it's in the UK's national interest to maintain our relationship with the US. "It's close on defence, security, intelligence, actually on trade and prosperity as well. "On Europe, I want to do more on defence and security and one trade. But on the outgoing world, I mean China as well. We need to be outward, engaging. And that's been the stance of the government since the beginning." As Starmer tows a line, Trump is rattled by the behaviour of allies. "I think its very dangerous for them to do that," he said when asked about the UK seeking closer ties with China. But he reserved most of his ire for Canada: "It's even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China. Canada is not doing well. They're doing very poorly, and you can't look at China as the answer." Read more from Sky News:Sir Keir Starmer in China: What will be on the table?China lifts sanctions on MPs and peersChina trip's exquisite optics for 'world's most reliable superpower' But the UK is looking to China as part of the answer as it deepens trade ties, and the three-day tour was an exercise in trying to put differences aside as Starmer seeks a reset that the UK needs more than Beijing. Starmer comes away from China with sanctions on six parliamentarians, barred from visiting China for speaking out on human rights issues, lifted. There is a tariff cut on whiskey imports from 10% to 5%, and the deal in principle for visa-free travel for up to 30 days - a big win for business. It is, the No 10 delegation says, "not a one-and-done trip", but the beginning of a deeper reset. The prime minister told me that he hoped President Xi would visit in the UK in 2027 when it hosts the G20. It will be the first time in over 10 years that the Chinese leader has set foot on British soil. But the reasons for freezing relations remain. For all the warm handshakes and words, there are deep differences and areas of discomfort between Britain's democracy and China's autocracy. Rifts between the two nations were in part caused in response to China's crackdown in Hong Kong. The imprisonment of British pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai remains a contentious issue. Keir Starmer says he raised the matter with President Xi. When I asked if he specifically raised Lai's name, he said yes. But as for Lai's release, the PM said he wouldn't get into the deals. "I am absolutely clear about, the raising, the manner in which we raised it and the importance of raising it. What you can't do is sit back at home with your head in the sand saying, I'm not going to talk to you…if you're just sitting outside the room, refuse to engage, you can't even have the conversation." But there are plenty of opponents back home who disagree with the engagement. Nusrat Ghani, one of the five MPs sanctioned in 2021, posted on X: "MPs agreed that the Chinese Communist Party was orchestrating a genocide against the Uyghur people. The sanctions were meant to intimidate us MPs and prevent us from doing our jobs without fear or favour. Bartering our MP sanctions doesn't change those facts nor help others in the UK targeted by CCP and sanctioned by them." Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has also been highly critical, concerned about national security, the crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong and Chinese "undermining" of the UK economy - be it through cheap Chinese goods that undermine British manufacturing, overreliance on Chinese technology or Chinese influence in critical infrastructure. So when the UK hailed a $15bn (£12bn) investment in AstraZeneca on the trip over, having paused a £200m investment at a Cambridge research site last September which was due to create 1,000 jobs, shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith was blunt in his assessment. "AstraZeneca's a great British company but under this government it's investing everywhere in the world other than its UK home. When we are losing investment to communist China, alarm bells should be ringing in No 10 Downing Street." Others ask what has he actually come back with? He has not secured the scale of trade deals struck by PM Carney, and I am told by one person in the UK delegation that after Britain's snub of President Xi, it will take some time to rebuild ties. But for Starmer, the prize is deepening economic ties, more investment and trade. For a British prime minister struggling to grow this economy, drumming up more business with the world's second largest economy - even if you don't much like its political system, or choice of allies such as Russia - can be chalked up as a win. You can perhaps swallow some of that if you can agree, as Starmer did on Thursday, to launch a "feasibility study" on a bilateral services pact. The UK had a £10bn surplus in services with China in the year to last June. It is a market ripe for growth. For this former human rights lawyer turned self-avowed pragmatist, drumming up business will both take priority over obvious differences around human rights, espionage and China's continued support of Russia during the years of war in Ukraine. Carney argues that middle powers need to push back the superpowers, but Starmer seems happy to try to comply. It matters less to him if he is at the mercy of the US or China, if it means he can help deliver back home. The Chinese will next month welcome in the year of the horse in 2026, a creature which in their zodiac represents action, speed and breakthrough. Starmer is going to need all of that in spades if he is to usher in a year that will cut the cost of living back home. He will leave Shanghai with the hope that this visit might help - but it's going to require a lot more work, not just with Beijing, but with his other superpower too.

As the week of behind-closed-doors running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya came to a close, eight teams were on track for Friday's finale. Ferrari, Red Bull and world champions McLaren were joined by Aston Martin - whose maiden Adrian Newey-designed car completed its first-full day on track, with Fernando Alonso at the wheel - Haas, Audi, Alpine and Cadillac. Who went fastest and furthest at the Barcelona shakedown?F1 2026: Testing, calendar, line-ups, new regulations, how to watch on Sky SportsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Download the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱 Mercedes - the team who finished the week with the most laps (500) completed - and Racing Bulls had already reached their respective three-day testing allocations on Thursday. Teams could run on any three of the test's five days. The fastest lap times have not been published officially all week due to the closed status of the shakedown but it is understood Hamilton topped Friday's running with a test-best time of 1:16.348 during his afternoon in the Ferrari SF-26. That was a tenth quicker than Mercedes' George Russell went on Thursday when he clocked 1:16.445. McLaren's Lando Norris had set a 1:16.594 earlier on during Friday afternoon, eventually finishing second quickest, with Charles Leclerc third having set the morning pace of 1:16.653 when he drove the new Ferrari. Friday's three quickest times were thought to be set on the C3 soft tyres. Max Verstappen completed 118 laps and was fifth quickest as Red Bull returned to track three days on from Isack Hadjar's crash in the wet. 'Under no illusions...but we can build from here' - Hamilton positive about Ferrari's start Individual lap times in pre-season testing are notoriously unreliable indicators of outright car performance. That is particularly likely to have been the case from this 'shakedown' week when teams' focus has been almost exclusively on testing the reliability and systems of their brand-new cars for F1's 2026 regulations. Teams also generally run different tyres and fuel loads, plus car and engine settings, across their runs in testing, making accurate comparisons across the grid fraught with difficulty. But Ferrari will certainly take heart from the strong early reliability displayed by their new car and engine after the sport's biggest-ever regulation change dictated design teams overhaul their chassis and power units for the new campaign, which starts in March. Having completed almost 300 laps across the car's opening two days on track, Leclerc and Hamilton combined to add 145 more to the team's tally on Friday - taking Ferrari's overall count for the week to an impressive 440. Describing it as a "really enjoyable week", Hamilton added: "Everyone is positive and incredibly enthusiastic but we're under no illusions. We know we've got work to do. "Mercedes have done great running as well. Red Bull and Haas did some great running as well. We don't know where we are but I think it's a solid first week and we can really build from here. "There may be some big leaps that are are going to need to take, development is going to be key. "Just really making sure we leave no stone unturned and we are just really clear clear and concise with our communications and the decisions we take. "It's going to take all of us to be at our best and I'm seeing that everyone is coming with new energy this year, which is great." McLaren and Red Bull make up for lost track time Reigning double world champions McLaren, too, will be encouraged by their Friday mileage after racking up 166 laps between Norris and Oscar Piastri. A fuel system problem had curtailed the Piastri's Thursday running in the MCL40. McLaren, who did not start at the test until Wednesday, described their week as "very productive" although they "still recognise that there is still much to review". Norris completed 86 laps during the afternoon and said: "It's so easy to get caught up in comparisons. We are all competitive, so you always want to see yourself do well and feel like you can be quick. "We understood a lot both in low-fuel and high-fuel stuff, the tyres - what we came here to do - understand the car, especially from a reliability point of view, making sure all the sensors are working as they should, the PU, the gearbox, everything. Reliability is one of the most important things, so a lot of it is from that side. "A lot of it is stuff over the next few days and weeks the team will look into to try and improve and make better. "From my side, just to get back comfy with the car. Some little bits that need changing here and there. Still feels like a racecar, still feels fast, still enjoyable." Red Bull, meanwhile, returned to track having had to wait for spare parts to be flown in after Hadjar had damaged the rear of the R22 in an accident in wet conditions three days before. Verstappen was at the wheel of the RB22 all day, topping 100 laps, and setting what was understood to be the fifth-quickest time behind Hamilton, Norris, Leclerc and Piastri. Verstappen, who said he had been feeling unwell, told F1 at the end of the day: "I did a lot of laps. We learned a lot. Still a lot of things we want to look into and do better, but that's normal I guess. "In general for us with a new engine, to do the amount of laps we did is very nice and it's a good start for us. Positive, but it's still very early days." Aston Martin start testing first Newey-Honda car in earnest After briefly getting out of the garage in the final hour of Thursday's session with four laps for Lance Stroll, Aston Martin finally truly got their pre-season up and running on the week's fifth day. Alonso drove the AMR26 for the first time - his maiden experience of a coveted Newey-designed car ahead of his 23rd season of F1 - and completed 61 laps. His quickest time was 1:20.795 amid focus on mileage and reliability checks as the team and new engine suppliers Honda play catch up. "Definitely excited to be back in the car after the winter. For us, it was really the very first day," said Alonso. "I think we had a positive one. Sixty-plus laps and the car is responding well. First day and more to come." Alpine capped a productive week with their first Mercedes-powered car by recording Friday's second-highest lap tally of 164 laps with Pierre Gasly. Haas (195 laps between Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon) and the new-look Audi team (148 laps between Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg) also comfortably passed centuries after each suffering reliability glitches earlier in the week. The new Cadillac team completed their first week of running alongside rival teams with 54 laps for Valtteri Bottas. Williams were the only team to not run this week but have said their 2026 car will be ready for the first Bahrain test in two weeks' time. When is F1 Bahrain pre-season testing? The introduction of new regulations means there is a robust schedule of three separate testing events before the start of the 2026 season. With the Barcelona Shakedown now complete, F1 will next head to Bahrain for two 'official' pre-season tests, when media will be present and live timing from the circuit available. Two three-day Bahrain tests take place on February 11-13 and 18-20. When is the first F1 race? The teams then have two weeks to prepare for the opening round of the season, which is the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne from March 6-8. The first practice sessions of the season will take place on Friday March 6, with Qualifying on Saturday March 7 and the opening race on Sunday March 8. Watch every race of the 2026 F1 season live on Sky Sports, starting with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime

‌One blast happened at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, local media reported. One person, a four-year-old girl, was killed and a further 14 were injured. A second blast, more than 1,000 kilometres away in Ahvaz, saw four people killed, local officials said. Israel have denied involvement in both strikes. Social media reports alleging a ‌Revolutionary ⁠Guard navy ‌commander was targeted ‍in the Bandar Abbas explosion were "completely false", the semi-official Tasnim ​news agency said. The blast hit an eight-storey building, causing serious damage to the first to third floors, Fars news agency reported. Persian Gulf Radio claimed that several cars and a shop had also been damaged. Rescue and firefighting teams are currently understood to be at the scene. The cause of the blast is so far unknown. The crisis management authority for the Hormozgan province said in a Telegram post: "The cause of this incident is under investigation and the results will be announced later by official authorities." Footage taken by Fars shows the aftermath of the explosion - with glass and rubble strewn across the ground. The port of Bandar Abbas lies on the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital shipping route between Iran and Oman. It handles about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. It comes amid rising tension in the region as the US builds up its military presence nearby. It also follows nationwide protests - prompted by economic issues but which quickly turned into an effort to overthrow the Iranian regime. The protests were quickly stamped out by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the number of people killed is thought to be in the thousands. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump said a "large armada" was heading toward Iran, warning if the two countries don't make a deal "we'll see what happens".

In many ways, that sums this film up. While Amazon paid an eye-watering fee for the documentary, don't expect a warts-and-all unflinching record of what the first lady did in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration. The trailer alone is glamorous, funny and clearly carefully curated. Her own team say she had strong creative input into the film and, as one of the executive producers, it's likely the deal came with final cut approval. "Some have called this a documentary, it is not," she said in a speech at the film's premiere. "My film is a very deliberate act of authorship. Inviting you to witness events and emotions through a window of rich imagery. "It is a created experience that offers perspectives, insights, and moments that only few have seen." And she's right, this is a unique record with Amazon boasting "exclusive footage capturing critical meetings and private conversations". But the reason we haven't typically seen access like this before is that presidents and first ladies generally don't pursue outside business ventures while in office. And that comes down to potential conflicts of interest. For example, Barack and Michelle Obama's mega multi-million dollar book deal was only announced shortly after he left office. Of course, technically the first lady signed this deal and filmed this before she was in office. And it was, by all accounts, quite the deal. Amazon is believed to have spent $35m on marketing the film, on top of the $40m it spent in a bidding war to win the rights. Of that initial $40m - Melania reportedly got $28m. Read more from Sky News:Toxin found in Nestle baby formulaPep Guardiola gives speech on Palestine The streamer has effectively argued that she's worth it - that it believes the perceived audience interest justifies that amount. Some critics have pointed out that Amazon is a company with many government contracts and this could have been a way to curry favour with the new administration. When a reporter at the premiere challenged the president on how the New York Times had called it an act of corporate corruption, Trump hit back that it was "fake news". "I think it's a very important movie... It shows life in the White House. It's a big deal actually." Then there's the filmmaker attached to this documentary... Brett Ratner. Best known for the Rush Hour franchise, he has been persona non grata in Hollywood for about a decade. He hasn't directed a movie since 2014 after being exiled at the height of the MeToo movement following accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct by several women, which he categorically denies. This film effectively marks his big comeback. It's also led to him being asked to make other movies including Rush Hour 4. And while Ratner must be overjoyed to be back, reportedly two-thirds of the crew that worked on this have asked not to have their names credited. Melania is thought to be opening with screenings in around 1,500 cinemas - not just in America but globally and in the UK. While on social media President Trump has written: "MELANIA, the Movie, is a MUST WATCH... Get your tickets today - Selling out, FAST!" So far, UK ticket sales seem to have been a bit limp. At the time of writing this, looking at a dozen London cinemas' Friday night screenings, there are plenty of seats available. Is there enough international interest to get people paying out for popcorn to watch it? Will it be a box office flop? Well, documentaries historically never fare particularly well in cinemas. And of course, if you're Melania, that doesn't really matter. She's already been paid and gets to tell the story that she wants to tell.

More than three million documents were published by the US Department of Justice on Friday relating to disgraced paedophile financier Epstein. On 7 September 2009, Lord Mandelson's husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, sent Epstein a message saying: "I sent you a couple of emails last week regarding my osteo course expenses, incl fee, anatomical models, lap top if you can help me with this. I hope you received them." Follow live - Epstein files latest He said the annual fee was £3,225, then explained the school accepts bank transfer and provided the account details. Avila da Silva went on to thank Epstein for "anything you can help me with". The late financier replied later the same day, saying: "I will wire your loan amount immediated'y [sic]." Avila da Silva followed up on the money in a later email. He said: "Just sent an email back to Rich regarding the £10,000 with my personal bank details. "I would like to clarify if this amount includes my school fees or if the amount of £3,225 (school fee) will be sent directly to the school itself." Read more:Mandelson apologises for continuing friendship with EpsteinWhat do we know about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein?Analysis: New Epstein files offer level of insight we never expected Epstein told him: "includedd [sic]." Avila da Silva later sent him another email thanking him for the money. It read: "Just a brief note to thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning." Being mentioned in the Epstein files is not a sign of wrongdoing. Lord Mandelson said in a statement: "I was wrong to believe Epstein following his conviction and to continue my association with him afterwards. I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered." Epstein had pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution and soliciting a minor. Lord Mandelson said earlier this month his friendship with Epstein had been a "most terrible mistake". He has continued to deny he was aware of Epstein's crimes, having previously claimed that the disgraced financier did not share the details of his sex life with him because he is gay. Lord Mandelson was sacked as ambassador in September by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as historic emails between him and Epstein were published, revealing the pair's relationship was "materially different" to what he had disclosed to the government.

Littler has won six of the eight ranked PDC major TV titles over the past 12 months, including a successful World Championship title defence, but suffered a huge scare in his tournament opener at Arena MK. The 19-year-old came close to a stunning nine-darter during a topsy-turvy contest, where De Decker won back-to-back sets but missed a match dart for a 3-1 win before Littler produced a late fightback. Winmau World Masters LIVE! Latest updatesLatest Winmau World Masters schedule, resultsDarts in 2026: Key dates, calendar, resultsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream no contract Littler - who fired seven maximums and posted a 98.62 average - broke De Decker to drag the contest into a deciding set, where he won both legs to complete a 3-2 win and set up a second-round meeting with Ross Smith. Defending champion Luke Humphries and Josh Rock both came back from a set down to beat Dave Chisnall and Connor Scutt respectively, while Danny Noppert and Stephen Bunting also made a winning start by the same margin. Littler survives huge scare in Masters thriller The world No 1 made an early statement with a 13-dart hold and recovered from missing set darts in the next to take the opener in a deciding leg, only for De Decker to level the match with a spectacular 121 finish on the bullseye. Wayward finishing from Littler - who only converted six of 19 attempts at double - allowed De Decker to pinch a break on his way to claiming the third set, before the Belgian held throw in the opening leg of the next to move a leg from a famous victory. Littler came agonisingly close to the first nine-darter of the tournament, missing D15 after eight perfect darts, then snatched the set in the next leg after De Decker squandered a match dart on D11 for a 142 finish. De Decker never recovered from his missed opportunity, as Littler won the next two legs - in a tournament format where sets are played over the best of three legs - to continue his pursuit for one of only two missing PDC TV majors from his CV. "That was a tough one," Littler told ITV. "I just didn't get going there. Mike [De Decker] deserved to win the second and third sets. I had to fight back and that's what I done. "A little bit [of nerves] because it's first to two [legs per set], not first to three. I got over the line, found about a bit of form and got the win." Winning start for Humphries' title defence Humphries fired a 104.13 average and crashed seven 180s in just 10 legs during his victory over Chisnall, where he responded to wasting five set darts in the opener to take the next three sets. The world No 2 produced 12 and 11-dart legs and brushed past Chisnall, despite missing 13 of 20 attempts on double, with Humphries targeting improvement with his finishing when he faces Luke Woodhouse. "My scoring was top notch, but I need to sharpen up on my doubles," Humphries said. "It's always great to be the defending champion in any tournament. "I've got fond memories from last year, and I'm hoping to create more memories this year. It's a cut-throat tournament. If you're not hitting your doubles you're going to put yourself under pressure, but I'm really pleased with the way I ended that match." Woodhouse produced a scintillating 108.64 average to dismantle German No 1 Martin Schindler in straight sets, while Noppert beat Daryl Gurney 3-1 and Bunting saw off Jeffrey de Graaf by the same scoreline. Former world champion Rob Cross beat World Championship semi-finalist Ryan Searle 3-1 to book a last-16 showdown with Rock, while Smith overcame Dutch debutant Jimmy van Schie to book his Saturday meeting with Littler. Winmau World Masters: Saturday's second-round schedule Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)Round Two x4Best of seven setsDamon Heta v Chris DobeyGary Anderson v James WadeGian van Veen v Nathan AspinallJonny Clayton v Gerwyn Price Evening Session (1900 GMT)Round Two x4Best of seven setsRob Cross v Josh RockStephen Bunting v Danny NoppertLuke Littler v Ross SmithLuke Humphries v Luke Woodhouse Sky Sports remains the home of the Premier League in 2026, with every night exclusively live along with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and more. Stream darts and more top sport with no contract.