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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.

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton. Photo: AP

United States

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

The former US secretary of state on Monday accused the House Oversight Committee of deposing her to ‘distract attention’ from Trump.

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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns over Epstein revelations

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The Philippines

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

26 Feb 2026 - 4:03PM

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.

26 Feb 2026 - 3:20AMvideocam

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers speaks during the World Economic Summit in Washington in April 2024. Photo: AFP

United States

Bill Gates opens up about affairs with 2 Russian women, Epstein scandal

The tech titan told a town hall with staff at the Gates Foundation that ‘it was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein’.

26 Feb 2026 - 8:51AMvideocam

Sexual harassment and assault

Norway’s former PM in hospital following Epstein files disclosures

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

25 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM

United States

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

25 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Noam Chomsky attends a conference at the Islamic University in Gaza City, on October 20, 2012. Photo: AP

Britain

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

24 Feb 2026 - 11:34PMvideocam

Royalty

Video | Photo of ex-prince Andrew appears at Louvre

The UK-based activist group ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ claimed responsibility for the stunt.

24 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM

Britain

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

24 Feb 2026 - 1:35PMvideocam

Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week 2026: Simone Rocha, Erdem and Chet Lo

Erdem created a scrapbook of previous show inspirations, from Queen Elizabeth to Duchess Deborah Devonshire, while Simone Rocha drew on her signature pearls and ribbons.

23 Feb 2026 - 3:19PM

Erdem celebrated its 20th anniversary at London Fashion Week this season. Photo: Getty Images

Crime

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.

23 Feb 2026 - 9:55AM

My Take

My Take | Arrest shows that no one is above the law, not even a former British prince

While the monarchy’s future may depend on how King Charles handles the affair, every effort must be made to ensure the Epstein victims receive justice.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:30PM

United States

As I see it | An America without independent institutions cannot stay No 1

If reviving a country and the international order means institutional reform and renewal, Donald Trump is deliberately doing the opposite.

21 Feb 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Workers check The John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington after the signage was updated to include US President Donald Trump’s name, on December 19, 2025. Photo: AFP

Britain

Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how the viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was taken

Photographer Phil Noble had already left the scene but raced back just in time to snap six shots – one of which was a winner.

21 Feb 2026 - 5:16AMvideocam

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, leaves Aylsham Police Station in a vehicle on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Britain

UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession

Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences.

21 Feb 2026 - 1:33PMvideocam

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.

20 Feb 2026 - 1:53PMvideocam

Britain

UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

Britons say the arrest of the Epstein-linked brother of King Charles sends the message that the royal family is not above the law.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:13AMvideocam

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves Aylsham Police Station after being released on Thursday, hours after his arrest. Photo: Reuters

Britain

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.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:05AMvideocam

India

Bill Gates backs out of India AI summit speech amid Epstein storm

The Gates Foundation said the Microsoft co-founder wanted to ‘ensure the focus remains on the AI summit’s key priorities’.

19 Feb 2026 - 3:42PM

United States

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner says he was ‘conned’ by Epstein

The billionaire denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes as US lawmakers pressed him on his decades-long relationship with the late sex offender.

19 Feb 2026 - 10:55AM

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.

17 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton at an event in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. Photo: AFP

Sexual harassment and assault

Video | Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

Latest release of documents on the late convicted sex offender shows correspondence with academics and a US scientist who lived in the city.

16 Feb 2026 - 9:51PM

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Epstein funded AI pioneer, helped get him Hong Kong government grants

US government documents show financier’s funding support for Ben Goertzel, who once led AI and robotics projects in city.

16 Feb 2026 - 9:58PMvideocam

Millionaires and billionaires

Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex conviction

From 2013 until his death, the sex offender donated at least US$375,000 to the Hasty Pudding Institute, Department of Justice files show.

16 Feb 2026 - 9:25AM

An undated photo of Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: US Department of Justice via AFP

Sexual harassment and assault

Letters | Are we missing the real story in the Jeffrey Epstein saga?

Readers discuss modern thinking about sex, David Webb, and road safety.

15 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM

A video clip shows Donald Trump, who is now US president, with Jeffrey Epstein during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on February 11. Photo: Reuters

United States

Epstein’s girlfriend married a woman, showing how he gamed immigration

The late sex offender used student visas, English language courses and sham marriages to keep foreign women in the US.

15 Feb 2026 - 1:30AM

United States

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents.

13 Feb 2026 - 2:50PM

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Jeffrey Epstein

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

The former US secretary of state on Monday accused the House Oversight Committee of deposing her to ‘distract attention’ from Trump.

World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns over Epstein revelations

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

Ex-US Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

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

Bill Gates opens up about affairs with 2 Russian women, Epstein scandal

The tech titan told a town hall with staff at the Gates Foundation that ‘it was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein’.

Norway’s former PM in hospital following Epstein files disclosures

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

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Photo of ex-prince Andrew appears at Louvre

The UK-based activist group ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ claimed responsibility for the stunt.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

London Fashion Week 2026: Simone Rocha, Erdem and Chet Lo

Erdem created a scrapbook of previous show inspirations, from Queen Elizabeth to Duchess Deborah Devonshire, while Simone Rocha drew on her signature pearls and ribbons.

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.

My Take | Arrest shows that no one is above the law, not even a former British prince

While the monarchy’s future may depend on how King Charles handles the affair, every effort must be made to ensure the Epstein victims receive justice.

As I see it | An America without independent institutions cannot stay No 1

If reviving a country and the international order means institutional reform and renewal, Donald Trump is deliberately doing the opposite.

Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how the viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was taken

Photographer Phil Noble had already left the scene but raced back just in time to snap six shots – one of which was a winner.

UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession

Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences.

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.

UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

Britons say the arrest of the Epstein-linked brother of King Charles sends the message that the royal family is not above the law.

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.

Bill Gates backs out of India AI summit speech amid Epstein storm

The Gates Foundation said the Microsoft co-founder wanted to ‘ensure the focus remains on the AI summit’s key priorities’.

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner says he was ‘conned’ by Epstein

The billionaire denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes as US lawmakers pressed him on his decades-long relationship with the late sex offender.

‘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.

Video | Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

Latest release of documents on the late convicted sex offender shows correspondence with academics and a US scientist who lived in the city.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Epstein funded AI pioneer, helped get him Hong Kong government grants

US government documents show financier’s funding support for Ben Goertzel, who once led AI and robotics projects in city.

Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex conviction

From 2013 until his death, the sex offender donated at least US$375,000 to the Hasty Pudding Institute, Department of Justice files show.

Letters | Are we missing the real story in the Jeffrey Epstein saga?

Readers discuss modern thinking about sex, David Webb, and road safety.

Epstein’s girlfriend married a woman, showing how he gamed immigration

The late sex offender used student visas, English language courses and sham marriages to keep foreign women in the US.

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents.

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Video | Photo of ex-prince Andrew appears at Louvre

Exclusive | Epstein funded AI pioneer, helped get him Hong Kong government grants