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Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who built a significant fortune and cultivated an extensive network of high-profile individuals, including politicians, celebrities, and royalty. He began his career at Bear Stearns before establishing his own investment firms, notably managing wealth for billionaires like Leslie Wexner. Despite his financial success and expertise in wealth management, his business dealings were often opaque. Epstein gained notoriety as a convicted sex offender, involved in the trafficking and abuse of underage girls. His high-profile connections and wealth facilitated his criminal enterprise, leading to his arrest on federal sex trafficking charges before his death in custody.

Donald Trump

Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties

The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.

24 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM

Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

22 Apr 2026 - 9:31PMvideocam

Britain

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

21 Apr 2026 - 7:13PM

Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM

Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

20 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM

Britain

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

17 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM

Britain

Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure

PM Starmer is also facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his US envoy was appointed despite a failed security check.

17 Apr 2026 - 7:37AMvideocam

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media at the airport in Doha, Qatar, on April 10. Photo: Reuters

Donald Trump

King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.

15 Apr 2026 - 2:01PMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out

US president says ⁠he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.

14 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM

Donald Trump

Video | Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

10 Apr 2026 - 11:43AM

U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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United States

‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

10 Apr 2026 - 1:16PMvideocam

US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks about Jeffrey Epstein at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP

United States

Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department

The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:39AM

United States

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows

Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.

3 Apr 2026 - 3:40PM

United States

Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein victim lawsuit

The suit claims the bank’s executives ‘ignored red flags’ about Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture to provide him with financial services.

28 Mar 2026 - 11:33AM

The Bank of America building in New York. Photo: TNS

France

France raids bank in probe of diplomat over Epstein links

Investigations follow revelations published in the Epstein files by the US Justice Department.

25 Mar 2026 - 9:51AM

French investigators have raided the offices of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild. Photo: AFP

Sexual harassment and assault

Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein

Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.

20 Mar 2026 - 10:16PMvideocam

Crime

US House panel subpoenas Pam Bondi in Epstein probe

US attorney general faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of Epstein associates in its release of documents.

18 Mar 2026 - 3:52AMvideocam

Hong Kong

My Take | Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job

Episode has cost China not only a British politician prepared to work for better ties but also potentially a prime minister willing to do business with it.

14 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson sits in a vehicle in London on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Britain

UK’s ex-prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

This is thought to be the first photo unearthed of the two men with the late US sex trafficker.

14 Mar 2026 - 5:45AM

Britain

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

13 Mar 2026 - 2:36AM

Britain

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

11 Mar 2026 - 10:50PMvideocam

Peter Mandelson leaves his home in north London on Wednesday. Photo: via AP

United States

Election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to run-off

The race to replace high-profile conservative Greene, who resigned following a split with Trump, now heads to a high-stakes April 7 contest.

11 Mar 2026 - 12:49PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene, who split with Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Photo: TNS

United States

US investigators search Epstein ranch amid allegations of buried bodies

The late financier is also accused of sexually abusing women and girls at the property near Santa Fe, which he visited for 26 years.

10 Mar 2026 - 7:40PMvideocam

Canada

Canada’s PM wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’.

7 Mar 2026 - 1:00PMvideocam

United States

As I see it | Why Melania Trump’s UN speech is an affront to decency

From her husband’s wars that harm children abroad to her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump is far from an authority on children’s interests.

7 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM

US first lady Melania Trump presides over a meeting of the UN Security Council, on March 2, in New York City. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Donald Trump

US government releases Epstein files that include claim about Trump

DOJ says files were initially ‘incorrectly coded as duplicative’, and therefore were inadvertently not published along with other records.

6 Mar 2026 - 2:33PM

A staff member holds a sign showing a photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump after a press conference with US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on February 26. Photo: AFP

United States

US lawmakers vote to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the measure, in a sharp rebuke of Trump’s attorney general.

5 Mar 2026 - 7:40AM

SCMP Highlights

Southeast Asian navy strategies, Japan video sparks outrage: 7 Asia highlights

From predictions on Iranian leadership to North Korea’s nuclear vindication, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

3 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM

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Jeffrey Epstein

Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties

The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure

PM Starmer is also facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his US envoy was appointed despite a failed security check.

King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.

Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out

US president says ⁠he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.

.css-1t72pn8{color:#C79A00;}Video | Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department

The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows

Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.

Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein victim lawsuit

The suit claims the bank’s executives ‘ignored red flags’ about Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture to provide him with financial services.

France raids bank in probe of diplomat over Epstein links

Investigations follow revelations published in the Epstein files by the US Justice Department.

Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein

Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.

US House panel subpoenas Pam Bondi in Epstein probe

US attorney general faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of Epstein associates in its release of documents.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job

Episode has cost China not only a British politician prepared to work for better ties but also potentially a prime minister willing to do business with it.

UK’s ex-prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

This is thought to be the first photo unearthed of the two men with the late US sex trafficker.

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

Election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to run-off

The race to replace high-profile conservative Greene, who resigned following a split with Trump, now heads to a high-stakes April 7 contest.

US investigators search Epstein ranch amid allegations of buried bodies

The late financier is also accused of sexually abusing women and girls at the property near Santa Fe, which he visited for 26 years.

Canada’s PM wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’.

As I see it | Why Melania Trump’s UN speech is an affront to decency

From her husband’s wars that harm children abroad to her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump is far from an authority on children’s interests.

US government releases Epstein files that include claim about Trump

DOJ says files were initially ‘incorrectly coded as duplicative’, and therefore were inadvertently not published along with other records.

US lawmakers vote to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the measure, in a sharp rebuke of Trump’s attorney general.

Southeast Asian navy strategies, Japan video sparks outrage: 7 Asia highlights

From predictions on Iranian leadership to North Korea’s nuclear vindication, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Video | Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein

My Take | Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job