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Jeffrey Epstein

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

Epstein row: UK PM faces calls to quit over news that Mandelson failed vetting

The ex-ambassador was cleared after a foreign ministry decision, and Starmer was unaware of the failed check, a spokesman says.

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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.

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.

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The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

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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.

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi and US President Donald Trump on Monday. Bondi was fired on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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.

France

France raids bank in probe of diplomat over Epstein links

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

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.

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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s name appears in new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice earlier in 2026. Photo: AFP
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.

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi at the White House in Washingto on Monday. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, with Britain’s former US ambassador Peter Mandelson in 2025. Photo: Pool Photo via AP
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.

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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.

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.

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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’.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo: AAP/dpa
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.

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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.

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.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing in February. Photo: Reuters
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Screenshots from a viral video posted by an social media user on Wednesday showing her daughter being shoved while attempting to take a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing. Photo: Instagram/peipeilin527
United States

Bill Clinton says had no knowledge of Epstein sex crimes as videos released

US House releases videos of Clinton depositions in the Jeffrey Epstein probe, featuring hours-long sworn testimony.

United Nations

UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it ‘a global emergency’

Volker Turk highlights the segregation of women in Afghanistan and sex trafficking cases against US financier Jeffrey Epstein as examples.

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United States

Bill Clinton grilled over Epstein ties by US lawmakers

His testimony follows that of his wife, Hillary Clinton, who says the panel asked her about UFOs and a 2016-era conspiracy theory.

Former US president Bill Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 2024. Photo: AP
Britain

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny

The decision came after former PM Brown demanded investigations into whether the ex-prince used government jets to meet Epstein.

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Artist Kaya Mar displays a painting of Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, outside Downing Street in central London on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
India

Indian tycoon Anil Ambani’s US$410 million building seized in fraud probe

India’s anti-fraud agency said that the Reliance Communications owner had defaulted on over US$4.4 billion worth of bank loans.

Britain

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Material ‌about the screening of the former ambassador to the US is currently ⁠being ⁠received by the Cabinet Office from across government.

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