Girls as young as 11 seen on Epstein's jet, claims lawsuit
The top law enforcement officer in the US Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that he trafficked and sexually abused girls and women on his private island as recently as 2018.

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Putin puts unknown into power as his grip tightens
Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.

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An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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Wounded baby whale given antibiotic shot fired from air gun
Scientists have given an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking off the coasts of Georgia and Florida, hoping to improve what experts said were tough odds for the endangered animal.

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A 35lb (15kg) cat named Bazooka has found a forever home, after arriving at a North Carolina animal shelter.

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Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts
The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers have announced.

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