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British police ‘looking into’ claims Prince Andrew tried to smear accuser

London’s Metropolitan Police force said it was looking into allegations that Prince Andrew tried to smear Ms Virginia Giuffre.
London’s Metropolitan Police force said it was looking into allegations that Prince Andrew tried to smear Ms Virginia Giuffre.

Britain sacks Mandelson as US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain’s Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has said he deeply regretted ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein.
Britain’s Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has said he deeply regretted ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump, White House race to stem Epstein conspiracy fallout

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo

200-year-old unused condom with saucy print draws big crowds to Dutch museum

The rare artefact, likely a brothel souvenir, dates back to 1830.
The rare artefact, likely a brothel souvenir, dates back to 1830.

Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law

France is requiring all adult websites to have users confirm their age with details like a credit card or ID document.
France is requiring all adult websites to have users confirm their age with details like a credit card or ID document.

Ecstasy and bribery accusations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial bolster racketeering charge

Prosecutor Emily Johnson questions rapper Kid Cudi as he testifies at Sean \"Diddy\" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 22, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo
Prosecutor Emily Johnson questions rapper Kid Cudi as he testifies at Sean \"Diddy\" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 22, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo

6 charged over child sexual exploitation offences, including commercial sex with 12-year-old

(Clockwise from top left) Kok Chuan Yuan, Aloysius Lim Jia En, George Lee Ji Qiang, Hairil Fitri Hairulsahfudin and Tan Jia Jun.
(Clockwise from top left) Kok Chuan Yuan, Aloysius Lim Jia En, George Lee Ji Qiang, Hairil Fitri Hairulsahfudin and Tan Jia Jun.

Social media helps fuel growing sex tourism in Japan

A general view of the red-light entertainment area of Kabukicho in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district.
A general view of the red-light entertainment area of Kabukicho in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district.

Helping Singapore’s sex workers move to other work

Project X's tailored programme provides services such as writing resumes and connecting sex workers to potential employers.
Project X's tailored programme provides services such as writing resumes and connecting sex workers to potential employers.

‘Early-stage’ AI begins to make waves at China sex toy expo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.