Epstein Emails, Newsom Confronts U.S. Climate Policy, L.A. Weighs Rent Cap Overhaul, Trump Pressures Israel to Pardon Pres, G7 Responds to Russian Attacks, IAEA Loses Visibility on Iran’s Uranium Stockpile, Netflix Expands, Paramount Cuts Jobs

Newly released Epstein estate emails allege Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” prompting new scrutiny from House Democrats. In Brazil, Gov. Gavin Newsom challenges U.S. federal climate inaction while promoting California’s model at COP30. Los Angeles considers capping annual rent increases at 3% in its biggest rent-control update in decades. President Trump urges Israel to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu as his corruption trial continues. G7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine amid escalating Russian strikes. The IAEA says it has lost insight into Iran’s near–weapons-grade uranium after June strikes. In business, Netflix accelerates its global reality competition slate, and Paramount eliminates 1,600 jobs as part of a sweeping corporate overhaul.