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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.

Leon Black arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 26, 2026. Photo: TNS

United States

US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

Lawmakers refer billionaire investor to Justice Department as his lawyers call contempt move ‘outrageous’.

17 Sep 2026 - 11:48AM

Royalty

Norway’s King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution

1 Sep 2026 - 8:01PM

Crime

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn sex trafficking conviction

26 Aug 2026 - 12:47PM

US-China relations

Trump ex-lawyer advances in attorney general bid after Republican deal

Senate panel clears path for nomination as acting AG confirms US$1.8 billion fund for president’s allies is scrapped.

5 Aug 2026 - 10:08AM

Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general will now proceed to the full Senate, where it will likely face further intense skepticism from Democrats. Photo: AFP

France

Modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead in France

Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several men accused of helping the US financier traffic and abuse women.

23 Jul 2026 - 12:08PM

United States

Black told Epstein panel he paid US$21 million to woman to keep affair secret

The billionaire investor called it extortion and blackmail, and said the woman had originally demanded US$100 million.

19 Jul 2026 - 3:32AMvideocam

Britain

UK’s next prime minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘give hope back’ to Britons

The ex-Manchester mayor will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade when he takes office on Monday.

17 Jul 2026 - 9:52PM

Andy Burnham waves as he leaves Labours special conference, where he was confirmed as the party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, on Friday. Photo: AFP

United States

Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity

The attorney general nominee was also questioned about the US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate the president’s allies.

16 Jul 2026 - 3:57AMvideocam

Britain

‘End of my political journey’: UK’s Starmer takes last questions session

The prime minister, who steps down next week, says he is leaving Britain ‘in better shape than I found it’.

15 Jul 2026 - 9:29PM

United States

Buffett cuts off donations to Bill Gates’ charity after Epstein revelations

The two men are old friends but have not spoken since the Epstein files – which included photos of the Microsoft co-founder – were released.

15 Jul 2026 - 2:19PM

Warren Buffett at the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual shareholders’ meeting. Photo: Reuters

United States

US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein

‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde,’ the investor – who features prominently in the Epstein files – told US lawmakers.

27 Jun 2026 - 2:21AM

Leon Black, Chairman, CEO and Director of Apollo Global Management, speaks at a conference in Beverly Hills, California, in May 2018. Photo: Reuters

Royalty

Norwegian crown princess’ son to be jailed 4 years for rape, domestic violence

One alleged rape took place in ‌the basement ‌of the crown prince’s family home, the court heard.

15 Jun 2026 - 7:35PM

United States

Bill Gates says Epstein blackmailed him using knowledge of his affairs

Gates said the late sex offender used information about his infidelities to pressure him to ‘re-engage’.

11 Jun 2026 - 12:19PM

United States

Trump taps former personal lawyer as attorney general, teeing up Senate fight

Acting attorney general and former Trump defence lawyer Todd Blanche faces a rocky confirmation path over controversies.

9 Jun 2026 - 3:51PM

Todd Blanche: Donald Trump’s acting US attorney general. Photo: AP

Norway

Days before rape verdict, court grants release of Norway crown princess’ son

Facing 40 charges including rape, Marius Borg Hoiby wins a release order after pleading to see his ailing mother, but prosecutors appeal.

9 Jun 2026 - 11:27AM

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in Oslo in 2022. Photo: AFP

Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent makeover sees her join the likes of Sabrina Carpenter as a fan of the style – but her choice met fierce pushback from critics.

5 Jun 2026 - 2:03PMvideocam

Royalty

Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew’s ‘peppercorn rent’

National Audit Office offers the most ⁠detailed review ever of royal property arrangements in a new report.

5 Jun 2026 - 12:47PM

United States

Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general

Blanche, 51, took over leadership of the Justice Department after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April.

4 Jun 2026 - 10:38PM

US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks to a reporter outside of the West Wing entrance at the White House last month. Photo: Reuters

Britain

UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer

Documents show vetting of Mandelson before his appointment as UK envoy to the US had warned of ‘reputational risks’ over his ties to Epstein.

2 Jun 2026 - 12:32AMvideocam

Sexual harassment and assault

Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump and Epstein files, Democrats say

She also pushed any blame for missteps with the release of files related to the late sex offender onto Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

30 May 2026 - 2:52AM

Britain

Queen pushed for ex-prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

Emails released earlier this year suggest ‌that Mountbatten-Windsor, while serving ‌as trade envoy, forwarded reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

21 May 2026 - 7:35PMvideocam

Queen Elizabeth (left) and former prince Andrew at Westminster Abbey in London in 2022. Photo: AFP

United States

Republican who stood up to Trump defeated in US primary

Trump-backed Republican challenger Ed Gallrein ousts incumbent Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary in history.

20 May 2026 - 12:24PM

Thomas Massie gives his concession speech. Photo: AFP

Crime

Around 10 ‘new’ victims emerge in France’s expanding Epstein probe

Authorities target French perpetrators who facilitated the late American sex offender’s crimes.

18 May 2026 - 11:34AM

Britain

UK’s Starmer under renewed pressure to quit as revolt grows

Home secretary and deputy PM reportedly join calls for a leadership transition as several aides resign.

12 May 2026 - 11:58AM

Britain

Ex-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself

Catherine West’s ultimatum comes amid calls for his resignation after Labour’s crushing defeat in local elections.

10 May 2026 - 3:39AM

Britain

Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near former prince Andrew’s home

Masked suspect allegedly confronted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a walk, forcing him to flee with his private security.

8 May 2026 - 11:01AMvideocam

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew. Photo: AP

Sexual harassment and assault

Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge

A cellmate of Epstein reportedly found the note following the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in July 2019.

7 May 2026 - 1:19PMvideocam

United States

Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies

The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.

5 May 2026 - 6:20AM

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