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Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell
The latest news and top stories on Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker. Known for her prominent socialite status and association with Jeffrey Epstein, she was a key figure in his sex trafficking operation. As the daughter of media mogul Robert Maxwell, she navigated elite circles. Her responsibilities included recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Convicted in 2021, she received a 20-year sentence in 2022 for her role in the conspiracy, reflecting her significant involvement in the abuse.
Thomas Massie gives his concession speech. 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.

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Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

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Britain

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

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The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

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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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

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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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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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.

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

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.

Former US president Bill Clinton testifies to a congressional panel about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: House Oversight Committee via Reuters
United States

Hillary Clinton grilled on Epstein, demands Trump testify

Former secretary of state denies Epstein ties in an hours-long deposition, as her husband Bill Clinton is set to face questioning.

The Philippines

Did Philippine gig workers help Jeffrey Epstein clean up his online image?

The US Justice Department has released emails showing the sex offender might have recruited a ‘Philippine team’ to boost his reputation.

United States

Ex-US Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

The Epstein files show Summers had extensive exchanges with the late sex offender.

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Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers speaks during the World Economic Summit in Washington in April 2024. Photo: AFP
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Norway’s former PM in hospital following Epstein files disclosures

Thorbjørn Jagland is one of the many prominent figures worldwide named in the files.

Thorbjoern Jagland. Photo: Scanpix Norway via Reuters
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UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports

Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.

Britain

First royal arrest in centuries presents existential crisis for ‘The Firm’

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor forces King Charles to choose the Crown over his own brother.

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Former prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
United States

‘Nothing to hide’: Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein cover-up

While her husband Bill features regularly in the Epstein files, the former US secretary of state says they are being used as a distraction.

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Maxwell seeks clemency from Trump before publicly giving ‘unfiltered truth’

Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer links agreeing to any public testimony to a deal from the White House.

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UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications

King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near to Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Mandelson faces demands to repay US$75,000 severance after Epstein link

Government allies urge ex-ambassador to return controversial UK taxpayer-funded buyout as probe into his Epstein connections deepens.

Peter Mandelson speaks during a ceremonty in the National Gallery in London in June 2025. Photo: AP
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Sloppy redactions in Epstein files leave uncensored nudes in, dog’s name out

Mistakes appear to be rampant after the US Justice Department’s latest Epstein files dump.

Britain

Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament

UK police to investigate if Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest US files dump draws scrutiny.

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Clintons to testify in US House Epstein probe, heading off contempt vote

A vote to hold the Clintons in contempt for defying subpoenas is suspended after they agree to appear in person.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: AP
Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Britain

Fergie called Epstein ‘brother’ and ‘legend’, new emails reveal

Ex-wife of UK’s former prince Andrew asked late sex offender for rent money and joked ‘just marry me’ in 2009 exchanges, documents show.

Donald Trump

‘Total loser’: Trump vows to sue Trevor Noah over Grammys Epstein comment

Trump warns Trevor Noah to ‘get his facts straight’ after 2026 Grammys monologue linked the president to the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein.

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