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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction appeal

Judge found that former British high-society figure failed to make substantial case that constitutional rights were denied when she was convicted for crimes related to late billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Israeli Defense Minister enters Syrian territory, says "won't back down from military action"; Syria "condemns" Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman entered a Syrian military outpost in the Golan Heights on Sunday, in an apparent show of force, saying Israel would not be deterred from taking military action. The visit came as Israeli forces have been on high alert along the Syrian border following a series of incidents. Syria's government condemned the visit, saying it was a "clear and blatant aggression" against Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Mr. Lieberman made the comments during a visit to an Israeli military outpost near the Syrian border. He said Israel would not be swayed from taking military action if it felt threatened. The Israeli military has been on high alert in the region following a series of incidents along the border. Tensions have been running high since a Syrian drone entered Israeli airspace last week. Israel responded by scrambling fighter jets and striking a Syrian air defense site. The two countries have been technically at war since 1967. Mr. Lieberman's visit was seen as a show of force and a warning to Syria. The Syrian government strongly condemned the visit, saying it was a clear violation of Syria's sovereignty. The government said in a statement that it "strongly condemns" the visit, adding that it was a "blatant aggression" against Syria's territorial integrity. The incident has raised concerns about the escalation of tensions between the two countries. The United Nations has called for calm and restraint. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could escalate tensions. The situation remains volatile, with both sides on high alert. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation. The international community is watching closely, calling for calm and restraint.

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