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Sex offences

French President Macron says Epstein affair ‘mainly concerns’ US

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he did not want to "take part" in the public debate on the Epstein affair.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that he did not want to "take part" in the public debate on the Epstein affair.

Dalai Lama’s office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein

The Dalai Lama’s name was mentioned more than 150 times in the files with no mention of him meeting or interacting with Epstein.
The Dalai Lama’s name was mentioned more than 150 times in the files with no mention of him meeting or interacting with Epstein.

Starmer’s top aide Morgan McSweeney quits as Mandelson-Epstein furore engulfs Britain’s PM

FILE PHOTO: Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost is haunting the grand old men of capitalism

The shadow cast by Jeffrey Epstein continues to grow over corporate titans and others as more details emerge from the US Department of Justice files.
The shadow cast by Jeffrey Epstein continues to grow over corporate titans and others as more details emerge from the US Department of Justice files.

French justice opens Epstein-linked probe against former culture minister

FILE PHOTO: Jack Lang leaves after the funeral service for the late Tunisian-born Italian cinema star Claudia Cardinale at the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jack Lang leaves after the funeral service for the late Tunisian-born Italian cinema star Claudia Cardinale at the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

News analysis

The transatlantic Epstein crisis: Washington shrugs, Westminster melts

(From left) The late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, British politician Peter Mandelson and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose decision to appoint Mr Mandelson as ambassador to Washington is proving politically disastrous.
(From left) The late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, British politician Peter Mandelson and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose decision to appoint Mr Mandelson as ambassador to Washington is proving politically disastrous.

‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Epstein

The newly released files suggest that Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were closer than previously reported.
The newly released files suggest that Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were closer than previously reported.

Spotlight on global maelstrom whipped up by the Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein was long alleged to have been a purveyor of sex with underage girls to some of the world’s most powerful men.
Jeffrey Epstein was long alleged to have been a purveyor of sex with underage girls to some of the world’s most powerful men.

JB e-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral video

The passenger used her hand to protect herself from the driver’s grasp and then used the same hand to grip her clothing and did not respond.
The passenger used her hand to protect herself from the driver’s grasp and then used the same hand to grip her clothing and did not respond.

Australian police charge man after finding 23,000 child abuse images

Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.
Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.

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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.