The latest tranche of Epstein Files released by the DOJ had references to allegations of US President Joe Biden being shot in 2019 by a “firing squad”. The sender claims that Biden was subsequently replaced by a “body double or clone”, a claim which had been circulated by Right wing online spaces and later shared by the US President Donald Trump in his Truth Social platform. The sender and receiver of the email had been redacted by the FBI, but the content appears to have been originated from a former Estimote associate, who is accusing the recipient of being part of an Epstein-like cabal involved in child abuse and trafficking.

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Several right wing online spaces have circulated such claims referencing to change in Joe Biden's physical stature and jawline before and after 2020. Trump shared one of his followers post on mid 2025 which claimed, &nbsp;“There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles &amp; robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. Democrats don't know the difference.”&nbsp;Mainstream media platforms on several occasions have branded those claims as political and communication strategy as part of his wider project of deligitimising Joe Biden's presidency. However, critics argue that why Joe Biden didn't release the Epstein Files, Biden administration was sitting on the trope of legal, intelligence, and judicial documents. Democrats as they portray themselves as “tougher” on elites, could have had enormous political mileage, even if there were bipartisan connection within the network of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mail was part of an agressive rant which included claims of paedophilia, elite protection networks and secret military tribunals. The sender appears to have been unfairly fired from his position. References to Epstein arises as the sender accuses his fellow of orchestration of his removal. The sender further claims of secret “quantum” surveillance systems, military-led justice and a supposed global reckoning against elites and the establishment of a new world order. The communication eventhough comes across as an unhinged psychotic rant, it points to the existence of an occult illuminati network independent of Epstein.

Emails released in the Epstein files echo a Joe Biden body double claim amplified by Donald Trump in 2025, alongside allegations of elite abuse and conspiracy narratives.

The latest tranche of Epstein Files released by the DOJ had references to allegations of US President Joe Biden being shot in 2019 by a “firing squad”. The sender claims that Biden was subsequently replaced by a “body double or clone”, a claim which had been circulated by Right wing online spaces and later shared by the US President Donald Trump in his Truth Social platform. The sender and receiver of the email had been redacted by the FBI, but the content appears to have been originated from a former Estimote associate, who is accusing the recipient of being part of an Epstein-like cabal involved in child abuse and trafficking.

Emails released in the Epstein files echo a Joe Biden body double claim amplified by Donald Trump in 2025, alongside allegations of elite abuse and conspiracy narratives.

Epstein files revive Joe Biden body double claim previously shared by Trump

Political fallout from the Epstein files has triggered a leadership crisis in the UK, with Scotland’s Labour leader calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation. Despite key resignations from his inner circle, Starmer says he is not walking away and has survived the crisis for now.


UK: Starmer's Top Aides Resign Over Ex-Envoy's Mandelson's Appointment

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with Itogi Nedely weekly news roundup on the NTV television channel, said that the Epstein case has revealed the real face of the Western elites who intend to rule the world. He characterised the revelations as "pure Satanism" and claimed that it has exposed the “deep state” of the “collective West”. He also addressed the links of the disgraced sex trafficker to the Russian billionaires and elites, romanticising it. According to a report by Chinese news agency Xinhua, he quoted a famous Soviet poet, Vladimir Vysotsky: "Our penetration across the planet is especially noticeable from afar.""This topic (the Epstein files) is about revealing the true face of what is called the collective West, what is called the deep state, or, better said, the deep union that rules over the Western countries and is trying to govern the entire world..I think it is unnecessary to explain to normal people that it is beyond human logic and that it is pure satanism," &nbsp;said Lavarov. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova also noted that the Epstein file reveals an extreme level of corruption among the Western elites.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-strike-alleged-drug-boat-eastern-pacific-legal-scrutiny-1770641785482">US military strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills two</a><h2>Epstein files fallout&nbsp;</h2>Lavrov's comments come as the recent tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice has triggered fallout across Europe, with a Prince, a Princess, top politicians, an ambassador and senior diplomats either having resigned or been brought down, with some symbolic apologies. This list includes former Prince Andrew Mountabattan, British ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson and the Chief of Staff of British Prime Minister Morgan McSweeney. Norway’s economic crimes unit has brought corruption charges against former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland. Mona Juul, Norway's ambassador to Jordan, who was part of the Oslo Accord, has resigned. Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has apologised for her connections to Epstein. In Slovakia, former Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák resigned as national security adviser, Swedish UN official, Joanna Rubinstein, resigned, and French Culture Minister Jack Lang has offered to step down as president of the Arab World Institute. But the US have somehow managed to isolate itself from the fallout even after having serious allegations against US President Donald Trump, former US Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton.&nbsp;

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the Epstein files expose the ‘deep state’ and corruption of Western elites, calling the revelations “pure Satanism”.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with Itogi Nedely weekly news roundup on the NTV television channel, said that the Epstein case has revealed the real face of the Western elites who intend to rule the world. He characterised the revelations as "pure Satanism" and claimed that it has exposed the “deep state” of the “collective West”. He also addressed the links of the disgraced sex trafficker to the Russian billionaires and elites, romanticising it. According to a report by Chinese news agency Xinhua, he quoted a famous Soviet poet, Vladimir Vysotsky: "Our penetration across the planet is especially noticeable from afar." "This topic (the Epstein files) is about revealing the true face of what is called the collective West, what is called the deep state, or, better said, the deep union that rules over the Western countries and is trying to govern the entire world..I think it is unnecessary to explain to normal people that it is beyond human logic and that it is pure satanism," said Lavarov. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova also noted that the Epstein file reveals an extreme level of corruption among the Western elites. Also Read: US military strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills two Epstein files fallout Lavrov's comments come as the recent tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice has triggered fallout across Europe, with a Prince, a Princess, top politicians, an ambassador and senior diplomats either having resigned or been brought down, with some symbolic apologies. This list includes former Prince Andrew Mountabattan, British ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson and the Chief of Staff of British Prime Minister Morgan McSweeney. Norway’s economic crimes unit has brought corruption charges against former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland. Mona Juul, Norway's ambassador to Jordan, who was part of the Oslo Accord, has resigned. Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has apologised for her connections to Epstein. In Slovakia, former Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák resigned as national security adviser, Swedish UN official, Joanna Rubinstein, resigned, and French Culture Minister Jack Lang has offered to step down as president of the Arab World Institute. But the US have somehow managed to isolate itself from the fallout even after having serious allegations against US President Donald Trump, former US Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the Epstein files expose the ‘deep state’ and corruption of Western elites, calling the revelations “pure Satanism”.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Epstein files reveals "pure Satanism" of Western elites

The release of Epstein files in the UK has caused political fallout, with the Scottish Labour leader calling for Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. This video covers the controversy, public reactions, and the implications for Labour and UK politics amid scrutiny over high-profile connections.

UK Fallout Over Epstein Files: Scottish Labour Leader Demands Starmer Resign

A newly surfaced email from the Jeffrey Epstein document release has reignited political controversy in Washington, with Democrats accusing the US Justice Department of trying to cover up potentially damning information that could contradict President Donald Trump’s claims about his ties with the disgraced financier.<h2>What's in the damning email?</h2>Congressman Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, on Monday (Feb 9) said the email was among the partially redacted documents released by the Justice Department earlier this month under the Epstein Transparency Act.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-health-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-bizarre-link-with-paedophile-revealed-in-latest-epstein-file-dump-dinosaur-hunt-emails-1770444507541">Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump</a>According to Raskin, the message was forwarded by Epstein to his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell and contained a summary of a conversation between lawyers representing Epstein and lawyers representing Trump. In that exchange, Epstein’s legal team reportedly quoted Trump as saying Epstein "was not a member" of his Mar-a-Lago club but remained a "guest" who had never been asked to leave."Epstein’s lawyers synopsized and quoted Trump as saying that Jeffrey Epstein was not a member of his club at Mar-a-Lago — but he was a guest at Mar-a-Lago, and he had never been asked to leave," the Democrat told reporters.Raskin added the information had been "redacted for some …inscrutable reason", questioning whether the omission was justified under federal disclosure rules.<h2>Questions continue over Trump–Epstein ties</h2>Trump has long maintained that he cut ties with Epstein in the mid-2000s. Speaking to reporters after Epstein’s 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges, Trump said he had a "falling out" with Epstein and had not spoken to him for about 15 years. That timeline would place the break around 2004, several years before Epstein’s 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting prostitution, including from a minor.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</a>Last year, Trump claimed that he barred Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after the paedophile "stole" staff from his spa. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein, and he has never been charged in relation to the financier’s crimes.

An email from the DoJ's latest Epstein files dump has sparked political controversy in Washington, with House Democrats alleging that it contradicts Donald Trump’s account of his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

A newly surfaced email from the Jeffrey Epstein document release has reignited political controversy in Washington, with Democrats accusing the US Justice Department of trying to cover up potentially damning information that could contradict President Donald Trump’s claims about his ties with the disgraced financier. What's in the damning email? Congressman Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, on Monday (Feb 9) said the email was among the partially redacted documents released by the Justice Department earlier this month under the Epstein Transparency Act. Also read | Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump According to Raskin, the message was forwarded by Epstein to his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell and contained a summary of a conversation between lawyers representing Epstein and lawyers representing Trump. In that exchange, Epstein’s legal team reportedly quoted Trump as saying Epstein "was not a member" of his Mar-a-Lago club but remained a "guest" who had never been asked to leave. "Epstein’s lawyers synopsized and quoted Trump as saying that Jeffrey Epstein was not a member of his club at Mar-a-Lago — but he was a guest at Mar-a-Lago, and he had never been asked to leave," the Democrat told reporters. Raskin added the information had been "redacted for some …inscrutable reason", questioning whether the omission was justified under federal disclosure rules. Questions continue over Trump–Epstein ties Trump has long maintained that he cut ties with Epstein in the mid-2000s. Speaking to reporters after Epstein’s 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges, Trump said he had a "falling out" with Epstein and had not spoken to him for about 15 years. That timeline would place the break around 2004, several years before Epstein’s 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting prostitution, including from a minor. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations Last year, Trump claimed that he barred Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after the paedophile "stole" staff from his spa. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein, and he has never been charged in relation to the financier’s crimes.

An email from the DoJ's latest Epstein files dump has sparked political controversy in Washington, with House Democrats alleging that it contradicts Donald Trump’s account of his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Damning email contradicting Trump claims on kicking Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago mysteriously redacted, Democrats EXPOSE alleged cover-up

UK in Turmoil Over Epstein Files as Starmer Fights to Survive Leadership Crisis 

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions before a US House committee, as her lawyer said she would speak if granted clemency by President Donald Trump. The move has revived debate over presidential pardon powers

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions before a US House committee, as her lawyer said she would speak if granted clemency by President Donald Trump. The move has revived debate over presidential pardon powers

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell seeks 'clemency' from Trump: What is it? Can she walk free if it is granted?

New names have reportedly emerged from the Jeffrey Epstein files as U.S. lawmakers review unredacted documents from the cache. Members of Congress have criticized excessive redactions, while Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking clemency from President Donald Trump ahead of potential testimony.


Epstein Files: Maxwell Seeks Clemency From President Trump Before Testimony

Two Congress members viewed unredacted portions of the Epstein files on Monday (February 9), and revealed that a nine-year-old victim was one of his victims. A foreign government official currently holding a top post is also in the documents, according to Thomas Massie, a Republican, and Ro Khanna, a Democrat. The duo held a press conference after seeing the files, where they announced that six men are likely incriminated in the papers. Massie and Khanna have led calls for the release of the Epstein Files and pushed for a vote on their Epstein Files Transparency Act. Even though President Donald signed it into law, they are not happy with the redactions. The Department of Justice released more than 3 million heavily redacted documents on January 30. While they exposed a lot of graphic details, the redactions have caused anger among the survivors and lawmakers, calling for full exposure. Representative Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, accompanied Massie and Khanna to the DOJ office to see the redacted files.<h2>Redactions in Epstein Files mention senior officials and young victims</h2>The redactions carry some shocking details, including underage victims who have never been previously reported. Raskin told reporters, "You read through these files, and you read about 15-year-old girls, 14-year-old girls, 10-year-old girls. I saw a mention of a 9-year-old girl today. I mean, this is just preposterous and scandalous." Talking about the unreported senior officials in the files, Massie told reporters that one of them is "pretty high up in a foreign government". He posted a document containing 18 redactions, including details of four men born before 1970. Seeing how important information has been redacted, Massie urged the DOJ to "correct their mistakes". Earlier on Sunday, a public service announcement aired during the Super Bowl, in which survivors urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to reveal the information which has been redacted.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/super-bowl-2026-epstein-victims-demand-release-of-more-secret-files-in-ad-1770607722410">Super Bowl 2026: Epstein victims demand release of more secret files in ad - 'IT'S TIME FOR...'</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, who is in jail, pleaded the Fifth at a closed-door hearing on Capitol Hill. Appearing before the House Oversight Committee, she refused to answer questions linked to Epstein.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed<h2>Epstein Files and British monarchy&nbsp;</h2>The Epstein Files have exposed former Prince Andrew and his activities alongside the paedophile. A photo shows him kneeling on all fours over a girl in one of the photos released in the latest tranche. Khanna lashed out against the British monarchy for its silence, saying the scandal can bring about its downfall. He added that King Charles III has a responsibility to address the matter, and that simply stripping titles is not the answer.

The redacted Epstein Files were seen by Congress members Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on Monday, revealing that Epstein's youngest victim was just nine years old. Survivors and lawmakers have been slamming the DOJ for the redactions in the new files.

Two Congress members viewed unredacted portions of the Epstein files on Monday (February 9), and revealed that a nine-year-old victim was one of his victims. A foreign government official currently holding a top post is also in the documents, according to Thomas Massie, a Republican, and Ro Khanna, a Democrat. The duo held a press conference after seeing the files, where they announced that six men are likely incriminated in the papers. Massie and Khanna have led calls for the release of the Epstein Files and pushed for a vote on their Epstein Files Transparency Act. Even though President Donald signed it into law, they are not happy with the redactions. The Department of Justice released more than 3 million heavily redacted documents on January 30. While they exposed a lot of graphic details, the redactions have caused anger among the survivors and lawmakers, calling for full exposure. Representative Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, accompanied Massie and Khanna to the DOJ office to see the redacted files. Redactions in Epstein Files mention senior officials and young victims The redactions carry some shocking details, including underage victims who have never been previously reported. Raskin told reporters, "You read through these files, and you read about 15-year-old girls, 14-year-old girls, 10-year-old girls. I saw a mention of a 9-year-old girl today. I mean, this is just preposterous and scandalous." Talking about the unreported senior officials in the files, Massie told reporters that one of them is "pretty high up in a foreign government". He posted a document containing 18 redactions, including details of four men born before 1970. Seeing how important information has been redacted, Massie urged the DOJ to "correct their mistakes". Earlier on Sunday, a public service announcement aired during the Super Bowl, in which survivors urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to reveal the information which has been redacted. Also Read: Super Bowl 2026: Epstein victims demand release of more secret files in ad - 'IT'S TIME FOR...' Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, who is in jail, pleaded the Fifth at a closed-door hearing on Capitol Hill. Appearing before the House Oversight Committee, she refused to answer questions linked to Epstein. https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed Epstein Files and British monarchy The Epstein Files have exposed former Prince Andrew and his activities alongside the paedophile. A photo shows him kneeling on all fours over a girl in one of the photos released in the latest tranche. Khanna lashed out against the British monarchy for its silence, saying the scandal can bring about its downfall. He added that King Charles III has a responsibility to address the matter, and that simply stripping titles is not the answer.

The redacted Epstein Files were seen by Congress members Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on Monday, revealing that Epstein's youngest victim was just nine years old. Survivors and lawmakers have been slamming the DOJ for the redactions in the new files.

Redacted Epstein Files show his youngest victim was just 9, names a 'senior foreign official'

DOJ-released Epstein Files reveal Harvard professor Martin Nowak’s close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, including a $6.5 million donation, private travel, and disturbing email exchanges that raise ethical concerns.

DOJ-released Epstein Files reveal Harvard professor Martin Nowak’s close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, including a $6.5 million donation, private travel, and disturbing email exchanges that raise ethical concerns.

‘Did you torture her?’: Emails of Jeffrey Epstein and Martin Nowak reveal shocking details. All about ‘$6.5 million to Harvard’ and  private travels

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from a US House committee on Monday (February 9), citing her constitutional protection against self-incrimination, according to lawmakers. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal sentence for sex trafficking, had been ordered to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her role in Epstein’s criminal network and her relationship with the late financier. Committee chairman James Comer said Maxwell relied on the Fifth Amendment throughout the proceeding, refusing to respond to any inquiries.&nbsp;&nbsp;He described the outcome as expected but frustrating, noting that investigators hoped to learn more about the scope of Epstein’s crimes and whether others were involved. According to Comer, Maxwell’s legal team said she would only cooperate if she received clemency from President Donald Trump. Her attorneys also sought congressional immunity, a request lawmakers declined. Maxwell remains the sole individual convicted in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-email-derog-review-trump-clinton-prince-andrew-1770645057404">Epstein files reveal FBI email ordering ‘derogatory’ review of Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others</a>&nbsp;A jury found Maxwell guilty in 2021 of recruiting and abusing underage girls on Epstein’s behalf. She testified remotely from a federal prison in Texas, where she is incarcerated. Her appearance comes as the Justice Department continues releasing a vast trove of Epstein-related records, including documents and media files. While officials say no additional prosecutions are planned, the disclosures have reignited scrutiny of prominent figures linked to Epstein.&nbsp;The House Oversight Committee has also requested testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their past interactions with Epstein. Both have asked that any testimony be conducted publicly, citing concerns about political motivations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed</a>&nbsp;Although Donald Trump previously socialized with Epstein, he has not been summoned by the committee, which is controlled by Republicans. None of the individuals named have been charged with crimes related to Epstein. Maxwell was transferred last year to a minimum-security Texas facility after meeting twice with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney.

Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from a US House committee on Monday (February 9), citing her constitutional protection against self-incrimination, according to lawmakers. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal sentence for sex trafficking, had been ordered to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her role in Epstein’s criminal network and her relationship with the late financier. Committee chairman James Comer said Maxwell relied on the Fifth Amendment throughout the proceeding, refusing to respond to any inquiries. He described the outcome as expected but frustrating, noting that investigators hoped to learn more about the scope of Epstein’s crimes and whether others were involved. According to Comer, Maxwell’s legal team said she would only cooperate if she received clemency from President Donald Trump. Her attorneys also sought congressional immunity, a request lawmakers declined. Maxwell remains the sole individual convicted in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Also Read: Epstein files reveal FBI email ordering ‘derogatory’ review of Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others A jury found Maxwell guilty in 2021 of recruiting and abusing underage girls on Epstein’s behalf. She testified remotely from a federal prison in Texas, where she is incarcerated. Her appearance comes as the Justice Department continues releasing a vast trove of Epstein-related records, including documents and media files. While officials say no additional prosecutions are planned, the disclosures have reignited scrutiny of prominent figures linked to Epstein. The House Oversight Committee has also requested testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their past interactions with Epstein. Both have asked that any testimony be conducted publicly, citing concerns about political motivations. https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-fallout-starmer-s-two-aides-resign-within-24-hours-1770654055607/embed Although Donald Trump previously socialized with Epstein, he has not been summoned by the committee, which is controlled by Republicans. None of the individuals named have been charged with crimes related to Epstein. Maxwell was transferred last year to a minimum-security Texas facility after meeting twice with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney.

Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer House committee questions on Epstein, invoking the Fifth Amendment and seeking clemency in exchange for testimony

Amid the uproar over the Epstein Files, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said that the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer should step down. He said in a press conference that the leadership "has to change". Sarwar said there had been "many achievements" under the Labour government, but voters "can't hear them and can't see them" because "the leadership in Downing Street have become a huge distraction". He added that the announcement was "not easy and not without pain", saying that Sir Keir was a "decent man" but that his "first loyalty" was to Scotland.&nbsp;In response to this, Downing Street said that the UK PM has "a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do". Starmer is facing extreme heat after his judgment was questioned over the appointment and subsequent sacking of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the British PM's spokesperson said that Starmer will not resign from his post and will continue his work. "He is getting on with the job of delivering change across the country." Tim Allan became the fourth communications chief to leave Downing Street in less than a year. In a short statement, he said: "I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success."<h2>'I'm not prepared to walk away'</h2>Meanwhile, Starmer told MPs that he is not prepared to walk away from his mandate. "I have had my detractors every step along the way, and I've got them now," Starmer said, adding: "Detractors that don't want a Labour government at all, and certainly not one to succeed."&nbsp;"But I'll tell you this, after having fought so hard for the chance to change our country, I'm not prepared to walk away from my mandate and my responsibility to my country, or to plunge us into chaos, as others have done," he added.&nbsp;

UK PM Keir Starmer rejects resignation calls amid Epstein Files row as Downing Street insists he has a five-year mandate, despite Labour pressure and criticism over leadership and ambassador appointment.

Amid the uproar over the Epstein Files, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said that the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer should step down. He said in a press conference that the leadership "has to change". Sarwar said there had been "many achievements" under the Labour government, but voters "can't hear them and can't see them" because "the leadership in Downing Street have become a huge distraction". He added that the announcement was "not easy and not without pain", saying that Sir Keir was a "decent man" but that his "first loyalty" was to Scotland. In response to this, Downing Street said that the UK PM has "a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change, and that is what he will do". Starmer is facing extreme heat after his judgment was questioned over the appointment and subsequent sacking of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Meanwhile, the British PM's spokesperson said that Starmer will not resign from his post and will continue his work. "He is getting on with the job of delivering change across the country." Tim Allan became the fourth communications chief to leave Downing Street in less than a year. In a short statement, he said: "I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success." 'I'm not prepared to walk away' Meanwhile, Starmer told MPs that he is not prepared to walk away from his mandate. "I have had my detractors every step along the way, and I've got them now," Starmer said, adding: "Detractors that don't want a Labour government at all, and certainly not one to succeed." "But I'll tell you this, after having fought so hard for the chance to change our country, I'm not prepared to walk away from my mandate and my responsibility to my country, or to plunge us into chaos, as others have done," he added.

UK PM Keir Starmer rejects resignation calls amid Epstein Files row as Downing Street insists he has a five-year mandate, despite Labour pressure and criticism over leadership and ambassador appointment.

Keir Starmer will NOT resign, he's getting on with the job, says UK PM's spokesperson

The new tranche of Epstein files released on January 30, 2026 features an FBI mail with directions to investigators to compile a spreadsheet with “all the derog” on a list of individuals which include US President Donald Trump and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Bill Gates associate Jes Staley, billionaire financiers Leon Black and Les Wexner, and former US Attorney General William Barr. &nbsp;The email dated July 24, 2025 asks to interview Epstein's cellmate regarding the 1st suicide attempt of Epstein.&nbsp;

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Notably, Jeffrey Epstein was found unconscious and injured in his cell on July 23, 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in New York. Epstein claimed that he had been assaulted by his cellmate. But the authorities described the incident as an apparent suicide attempt. The US Justice Department said that it was inconclusive from the evidence whether it was a suicide attempt or assault.The Federal authorities were investigating possible foul play, as the lawyer made a claim that Epstein's cellmate tried to kill him. In 2023, US Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General released a report concluding that Epstein died by suicide on August 10, 2019. However the incident of July could not be conclusively determined.Epstein cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, a former New York police officer who was awaiting trial on multiple murder charges. He had been sentenced to 4 years in prison in 2024. The mail however reflects a retrospective scrutiny, the FBI was seperately investigating an unresolved jail incidents at the same time collecting dirt on the individuals listed. However it remains unclear why these two tasks were mentioned in the same email and if they were hinting at possible involvement. But all of those individuals &nbsp;mentioned at the list have documented personal, financial, or social contact with Epstein, established through flight logs, DOJ release of unclassified files.

New Epstein files released January 30, 2026 reveal an FBI email ordering investigators to compile derogatory information on Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others, while revisiting unresolved questions around Epstein’s July 2019 jail incident.

The new tranche of Epstein files released on January 30, 2026 features an FBI mail with directions to investigators to compile a spreadsheet with “all the derog” on a list of individuals which include US President Donald Trump and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Bill Gates associate Jes Staley, billionaire financiers Leon Black and Les Wexner, and former US Attorney General William Barr. The email dated July 24, 2025 asks to interview Epstein's cellmate regarding the 1st suicide attempt of Epstein.

New Epstein files released January 30, 2026 reveal an FBI email ordering investigators to compile derogatory information on Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others, while revisiting unresolved questions around Epstein’s July 2019 jail incident.

Epstein files reveal FBI email ordering ‘derogatory’ review of Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and others

Epstein Files image sparks global outrage after sacred Kaaba Kiswa cloth was seen on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor, prompting condemnation from Muslims over disrespect to an Islamic holy object.

Epstein Files image sparks global outrage after sacred Kaaba Kiswa cloth was seen on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor, prompting condemnation from Muslims over disrespect to an Islamic holy object.

Kiswa on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor? New image shows sex offender standing on sacred Islamic cloth of Kaaba, sparks outrage

In the 3.5 million pages of the newly released documents in the Epstein Files, Russian President Vladimir Putin was mentioned over 1000 times. The revelation by the US Department of Justice has added momentum to the allegation that the late sex offender was a Russian spy. The documents showed multiple times that Epstein desperately wanted to meet Putin. There were multiple occasions when Epstein expressed his desire to meet the Russian supremo; however, there's no evidence that the two ever met.

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<h2>What did Russia say about the allegation?</h2>The Kremlin on Thursday (Feb 5) dismissed the claims of late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein being a Russian spy. In a press conference, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked whether Epstein was a Russian agent. “I’m tempted to make a lot of jokes about that version, but let’s not waste our time," Peskov responded. Earlier, Peskov told a Russian media outlet that the Kremlin never received a request from the sex offender, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-new-improved-nuclear-treaty-with-russia-says-us-to-introduce-battleships-100x-better-than-those-during-ww-2-1770322884405">Trump wants ‘new, improved’ nuclear treaty with Russia; says US to introduce battleships '100X better than those during WW 2'</a><h2>Epstein's link to Russia</h2>Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, was Epstein's regular contact from Moscow till 2017. The documents by the DOJ showed the two met frequently. In 2018, Epstein reached out to Norwegian politician Thorbjorn Jagland, then the secretary general of the Council of Europe, seeking a meeting with Putin's close aide and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.&nbsp;In a conversation on Gmail on June 24, 2018, Epstein wrote to a Norwegian politician, Thorbjorn Jagland, "I think you might suggest to putin, that Lavrov, can get insight on talking to me. vitaly churkin used (to) but he died. ?!"&nbsp;Jagland replied, saying he would meet with Lavrov's assistant the following Monday and suggest it. Epstein replied, "churkin was great. He understood trump after [our] conversations. it is not complex. he must be seen to get something its that simple."

New Epstein Files reveal Vladimir Putin mentioned over 1,000 times, fuelling spy allegations. Kremlin dismissed claims, saying Epstein never contacted Russian authorities despite repeatedly seeking meetings with Putin and top officials.

In the 3.5 million pages of the newly released documents in the Epstein Files, Russian President Vladimir Putin was mentioned over 1000 times. The revelation by the US Department of Justice has added momentum to the allegation that the late sex offender was a Russian spy. The documents showed multiple times that Epstein desperately wanted to meet Putin. There were multiple occasions when Epstein expressed his desire to meet the Russian supremo; however, there's no evidence that the two ever met.

New Epstein Files reveal Vladimir Putin mentioned over 1,000 times, fuelling spy allegations. Kremlin dismissed claims, saying Epstein never contacted Russian authorities despite repeatedly seeking meetings with Putin and top officials.

Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Putin’s name over 1000 times in new documents. Here’s what he wanted

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's executive director of communications, Tim Allan, resigned on Monday (Feb 09), just five months in the role. His departure comes a day after the resignation of Starmer's Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney, just a day earlier. "I have decided to stand down to allow a new No. 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success," Allen said in a statement.&nbsp;Tim Allan is the fourth person to hold the communications role under Starmer in less than a year, highlighting the significant instability currently facing the administration.&nbsp;The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-s-chief-of-staff-morgan-mcsweeney-resigns-as-epstein-mandelson-fallout-intensifies-1770563398488">UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies</a>&nbsp;On Sunday, Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post . His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ).&nbsp;McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States. "The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X. Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords.

The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations.


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's executive director of communications, Tim Allan, resigned on Monday (Feb 09), just five months in the role. His departure comes a day after the resignation of Starmer's Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney, just a day earlier. "I have decided to stand down to allow a new No. 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success," Allen said in a statement. Tim Allan is the fourth person to hold the communications role under Starmer in less than a year, highlighting the significant instability currently facing the administration. The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations. Also Read: UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies On Sunday, Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post . His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States. "The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X. Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords.

The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations. &nbsp;

UK PM’s communications head quits, a day after his chief of staff resigned in Epstein fallout

As pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speculation in Westminster is intensifying over who could take the reins if his leadership falters. Among the names gaining traction is Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, widely regarded as a serious contender to lead the Labour Party, a development that could see Britain appoint its first Muslim prime minister. The renewed talk follows the fallout from the recently released Epstein files, which have triggered political tremors across Europe and beyond.<h2>Who is Shabana Mahmood?</h2>Shabana Mahmood, 45, is a barrister-turned-politician and one of Starmer’s trusted allies. Known within Labour as a compelling orator with a strong political drive, she is often associated with the party’s right flank. Born in Birmingham, Mahmood pursued law at Lincoln College, Oxford, graduating in 2002. She completed her Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law the following year, qualifying as a barrister. Her political breakthrough came in 2010 when she entered Parliament alongside Rushanara Ali and Yasmin Qureshi, becoming one of the UK’s first Muslim women MPs. Since taking charge of the Home Office in 2025, she has overseen critical portfolios, including border security.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-action-on-musk-s-x-eu-warns-meta-to-open-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots-1770633373171">After action on Musk’s X, EU warns Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots</a><h2>A tough stance on migration</h2>Mahmood’s background and political stance give her a distinctive appeal, though critics have occasionally labelled this dual positioning contradictory. As a Muslim leader, she is seen by some as capable of reconnecting with pro-Palestine voters who distanced themselves from Labour over its support for Israel’s military campaign. Yet her policy approach has been notably firm, especially on immigration. She recently introduced contentious proposals to restrict the route to permanent residency, or indefinite leave to remain, insisting that settlement should be viewed as a “privilege rather than an automatic entitlement.”<h2>Starmer under fire over Epstein-linked controversy</h2>Attention on Mahmood has intensified amid one of the most turbulent periods of Starmer’s premiership. The crisis erupted after Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington drew scrutiny due to his historical links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Matters escalated further when Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, stepped down, accepting responsibility for the appointment, a move intended to shield the prime minister. However, several Labour MPs argue that accountability ultimately lies with Starmer himself.<h2>Who are the other frontrunners besides Shabana?&nbsp;</h2>Mahmood is not alone in the leadership conversation. Several prominent Labour figures are also being discussed:<ul><li>Angela Rayner: The former deputy prime minister remains the bookmakers’ favourite. Despite resigning last September amid a tax probe related to a property purchase, she continues to enjoy strong backing from Labour’s left and has pushed the government into reversing decisions linked to Mandelson.</li><li>Wes Streeting: The health secretary is viewed as media-savvy and ambitious. However, his association with Mandelson and support for private-sector participation in the NHS have alienated parts of the party’s progressive base.</li><li>Ed Miliband: Once Labour leader, Miliband is experiencing a political revival. Popular among the “soft left,” he still carries the shadow of the party’s defeat in the 2015 general election.</li><li>Andy Burnham: The Greater Manchester mayor is well-liked but faces a procedural obstacle; he is not currently an MP. While parliamentary rules allow a non-member to become prime minister temporarily, securing a Commons seat would be essential.</li></ul><h2>Where Mahmood stands</h2>Mahmood’s ascent is rooted in her reputation for decisiveness and discipline, qualities some within Labour believe are necessary to win back voters drifting toward Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Her flagship proposal seeks to extend the qualifying period for permanent residency for most migrant workers from five years to ten. She has justified the move by pointing to what she calls an “unprecedented” surge in migration that demands firm policy action.&nbsp;The proposal has, however, unsettled colleagues. Roughly 40 Labour MPs have criticised the retrospective nature of the changes, calling them “un-British” and likening them to shifting the goalposts. Critics such as MP Rachael Maskell warn the policy could deepen skills shortages, particularly in healthcare. Beyond immigration, Mahmood has taken assertive positions on policing and security, rejecting demands for devolved Welsh police powers and backing the nationwide deployment of facial recognition technology despite civil liberties concerns.<h3>What are her chances?</h3>Bookmakers currently assign Mahmood odds of 9/1, roughly translating to a 10% likelihood of securing the leadership. Still, her perceived ability to appeal to both the party’s right wing and Muslim voters positions her as a credible dark horse. For Mahmood to mount a successful bid, Starmer would need to step down or face a leadership challenge supported by at least 81 Labour MPs, equivalent to 20% of the parliamentary party. Whether she can convert the present turmoil into a political opportunity may hinge on public reaction to her immigration agenda and her capacity to present herself as a firm yet steady alternative at a time of uncertainty.

Amid Epstein fallout, Keir Starmer faces leadership heat as Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner. Who is she?

As pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speculation in Westminster is intensifying over who could take the reins if his leadership falters. Among the names gaining traction is Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, widely regarded as a serious contender to lead the Labour Party, a development that could see Britain appoint its first Muslim prime minister. The renewed talk follows the fallout from the recently released Epstein files, which have triggered political tremors across Europe and beyond. Who is Shabana Mahmood? Shabana Mahmood, 45, is a barrister-turned-politician and one of Starmer’s trusted allies. Known within Labour as a compelling orator with a strong political drive, she is often associated with the party’s right flank. Born in Birmingham, Mahmood pursued law at Lincoln College, Oxford, graduating in 2002. She completed her Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law the following year, qualifying as a barrister. Her political breakthrough came in 2010 when she entered Parliament alongside Rushanara Ali and Yasmin Qureshi, becoming one of the UK’s first Muslim women MPs. Since taking charge of the Home Office in 2025, she has overseen critical portfolios, including border security. Also Read: After action on Musk’s X, EU warns Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots A tough stance on migration Mahmood’s background and political stance give her a distinctive appeal, though critics have occasionally labelled this dual positioning contradictory. As a Muslim leader, she is seen by some as capable of reconnecting with pro-Palestine voters who distanced themselves from Labour over its support for Israel’s military campaign. Yet her policy approach has been notably firm, especially on immigration. She recently introduced contentious proposals to restrict the route to permanent residency, or indefinite leave to remain, insisting that settlement should be viewed as a “privilege rather than an automatic entitlement.” Starmer under fire over Epstein-linked controversy Attention on Mahmood has intensified amid one of the most turbulent periods of Starmer’s premiership. The crisis erupted after Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington drew scrutiny due to his historical links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Matters escalated further when Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, stepped down, accepting responsibility for the appointment, a move intended to shield the prime minister. However, several Labour MPs argue that accountability ultimately lies with Starmer himself. Who are the other frontrunners besides Shabana? Mahmood is not alone in the leadership conversation. Several prominent Labour figures are also being discussed: Angela Rayner: The former deputy prime minister remains the bookmakers’ favourite. Despite resigning last September amid a tax probe related to a property purchase, she continues to enjoy strong backing from Labour’s left and has pushed the government into reversing decisions linked to Mandelson. Wes Streeting: The health secretary is viewed as media-savvy and ambitious. However, his association with Mandelson and support for private-sector participation in the NHS have alienated parts of the party’s progressive base. Ed Miliband: Once Labour leader, Miliband is experiencing a political revival. Popular among the “soft left,” he still carries the shadow of the party’s defeat in the 2015 general election. Andy Burnham: The Greater Manchester mayor is well-liked but faces a procedural obstacle; he is not currently an MP. While parliamentary rules allow a non-member to become prime minister temporarily, securing a Commons seat would be essential. Where Mahmood stands Mahmood’s ascent is rooted in her reputation for decisiveness and discipline, qualities some within Labour believe are necessary to win back voters drifting toward Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Her flagship proposal seeks to extend the qualifying period for permanent residency for most migrant workers from five years to ten. She has justified the move by pointing to what she calls an “unprecedented” surge in migration that demands firm policy action. The proposal has, however, unsettled colleagues. Roughly 40 Labour MPs have criticised the retrospective nature of the changes, calling them “un-British” and likening them to shifting the goalposts. Critics such as MP Rachael Maskell warn the policy could deepen skills shortages, particularly in healthcare. Beyond immigration, Mahmood has taken assertive positions on policing and security, rejecting demands for devolved Welsh police powers and backing the nationwide deployment of facial recognition technology despite civil liberties concerns. What are her chances? Bookmakers currently assign Mahmood odds of 9/1, roughly translating to a 10% likelihood of securing the leadership. Still, her perceived ability to appeal to both the party’s right wing and Muslim voters positions her as a credible dark horse. For Mahmood to mount a successful bid, Starmer would need to step down or face a leadership challenge supported by at least 81 Labour MPs, equivalent to 20% of the parliamentary party. Whether she can convert the present turmoil into a political opportunity may hinge on public reaction to her immigration agenda and her capacity to present herself as a firm yet steady alternative at a time of uncertainty.

Shabana Mahmood is emerging as a leading contender for UK PM as Keir Starmer battles a deepening crisis, with her tough immigration stance defining her rise

The recently released Epstein files show an email correspondence where billionaire Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein were invited by Terje Rod-Larsen, a Norwegian diplomat and former President of the International Peace Institute, for an international conference in Geneva on “Preparing for Pandemics: Lessons Learned for More Effective Responses”.The mail appeared to be a preparation based on the previous challenges, faced by the international community, Ebola and Polio. Margaret Chan, Director General of WHO, Peter Maurer, President of ICRC, Michael Moller, acting Head of the UN Office in Geneva, and Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, were part of the conference. The mail was dated June 2, 2015.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-epstein-victims-legal-aid-super-bowl-ad-epstein-files-1770622900847">Elon Musk offers legal aid to Epstein victims after Super Bowl ad, despite his own mentions in Epstein files</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Interestingly, Pirbright Institute, a biological research organisation based in Surrey, England, granted Patent US10130701B2, in November 2018, which covers the development of a weakened form of the coronavirus that could potentially be used as a vaccine to prevent respiratory diseases in birds, including IBV, and other animals, according to a report by USA Today. There have been several conspiracy theories about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funding the Pirbright Institute. The foundation has provided two grants to Pirbright in 2013 and in 2016, for the development of a universal flu vaccine, to combat the effects of farm animals and viruses that have the potential to spread to humans. But it denied funding the development of Pirbright’s coronavirus vaccine for livestock.In October 2019, just months ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, Jhon Hopkins Centre for Health and Security, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, organised a simulation called Event 201, which modelled an outbreak of a novel zoonotic coronavirus, transmitted from bats to pigs to people. Just months ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2019, the Gates Foundation bought a position in BioNTech. It invested $55 million in the biotech, with the potential for total funding to reach $100 million. BioNTech, along with Pfizer, became the first organisation to develop an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19.&nbsp;The mail doesn't implicate any wrongdoing, but it adds to the pile of circumstantial evidence through its timing and participants that fuels conspiracy theories. It has drawn attention that places Epstein in proximity to global health institution and pandemic preparedness efforts in the years preceding COVID 19 pandemic.&nbsp;

The Epstein files reveal a 2015 email inviting Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein to a high-level pandemic preparedness conference in Geneva. While the correspondence shows no wrongdoing, it has renewed scrutiny amid broader debates around COVID-19, Event 201, and global health governance.

The recently released Epstein files show an email correspondence where billionaire Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein were invited by Terje Rod-Larsen, a Norwegian diplomat and former President of the International Peace Institute, for an international conference in Geneva on “Preparing for Pandemics: Lessons Learned for More Effective Responses”. The mail appeared to be a preparation based on the previous challenges, faced by the international community, Ebola and Polio. Margaret Chan, Director General of WHO, Peter Maurer, President of ICRC, Michael Moller, acting Head of the UN Office in Geneva, and Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, were part of the conference. The mail was dated June 2, 2015. Also Read: Elon Musk offers legal aid to Epstein victims after Super Bowl ad, despite his own mentions in Epstein files

The Epstein files reveal a 2015 email inviting Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein to a high-level pandemic preparedness conference in Geneva. While the correspondence shows no wrongdoing, it has renewed scrutiny amid broader debates around COVID-19, Event 201, and global health governance.

Epstein files reveal 2015 email linking Bill Gates, Jeffrey Epstein to global pandemic preparedness conference

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk offered to pay for the legal costs of any victim of the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein if they decide to come forward and name their perpetrators. This comes after the Super Bowl advertisement featuring Epstein's victims was aired.&nbsp;“I will pay for the defence of anyone who speaks the truth and gets sued for doing so,” said Musk. Musk made the offer in response to a post by conservative commentator Matt Walsh. Matt Walsh indulged in victim-blaming, saying that this is an orchestrated attempt and the timing is just after the term of Joe Biden.&nbsp;“They could simply give the names to any of their many (and mostly very recent) advocates in Congress, who could read the names out loud from the floor, insulating themselves and these women from any litigation,” Walsh posted. “But they refuse to do that. Why?”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-designer-baby-genetic-enhancement-transhumanism-1770553755631">Epstein files reveal ‘designer baby’ project, genetic experiments and links to transhumanism</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I will pay for the defense of anyone who speaks the truth about this and is sued for doing so&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2020635623267381253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Elon Musk himself have featured on the Epstein list. Before the latest dump of the Epstein files, Musk had vehemently advocated for the release of the Epstein Files. He claimed that Epstein had requested him on several occasions to visit his island. But as the files were released, there were several occasions when Elon Musk was insisting on visiting Epstein Island for the “wildest party”, one such instance, Epstein asked Ghislaine Maxwell to “deal with this". Musk went on a rampage at first, he denied ever setting foot on Epstein Island and “Lolita Express”, then he said it was a “smear campaign” against him.Both Musk and Walsh are engaging in psychological reductionism. Reducing everything to the individual perpetrators, instead of looking at the structure that aided and abetted Epstein, politicians, celebrities, media personalities, bankers, and billionaires maintained communication with him even after his conviction and patronised his parties and gatherings. It is unclear whether they are unaware of the fact that the victims in their testimonies have named several individuals, like Jes Staley, Leon Black, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Glenn Dubin, Marvin Minsky, Leslie Groff, Harvey Weinstein, etc. Further, these girls have been systematically harassed, abused and threatened by powerful people for maintaining silence.

Elon Musk offers to pay legal costs for Epstein victims who speak out after a Super Bowl ad, as Epstein files reveal Musk’s own links and contradictions.

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk offered to pay for the legal costs of any victim of the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein if they decide to come forward and name their perpetrators. This comes after the Super Bowl advertisement featuring Epstein's victims was aired. “I will pay for the defence of anyone who speaks the truth and gets sued for doing so,” said Musk. Musk made the offer in response to a post by conservative commentator Matt Walsh. Matt Walsh indulged in victim-blaming, saying that this is an orchestrated attempt and the timing is just after the term of Joe Biden. “They could simply give the names to any of their many (and mostly very recent) advocates in Congress, who could read the names out loud from the floor, insulating themselves and these women from any litigation,” Walsh posted. “But they refuse to do that. Why?” Also Read: Epstein files reveal ‘designer baby’ project, genetic experiments and links to transhumanism

Elon Musk offers to pay legal costs for Epstein victims who speak out after a Super Bowl ad, as Epstein files reveal Musk’s own links and contradictions.

Elon Musk offers legal aid to Epstein victims after super bowl ad, despite his own mentions in Epstein files

In the newly released tranche of the Epstein files, an unclassified audio conversation featured Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak discussing Barack Obama, Israel and Russia. Ehud Barak approached Putin with the prospect of immigrants transforming the region in favour of Israel. Barak suggested that Israel could “easily absorb another one million” Russian-speaking immigrants, hinting at the White-Slavic ethnicity.&nbsp;“I think, with [a] much more open mind about turning Jews, we can easily absorb another million. I have to tell Putin always that what we need is not just one more million. We need, dramatically, the million Russians,” he said. “I see that many prefer to be Belarusian, or maybe young, handsome girls will come.”"I believe we have to break the monopoly of the Orthodox rabbinate on marriage and funerals and whatever, and on the definition of a Jew,” said Barak.In 1948, during the formation of Israel, Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews made up the majority population of Israel, along with Sephardi Jews from the Middle East and North Africa. In the audio, Barak seems to disparage the Middle East and North African Jews. With the fall of the Soviet Union, a massive influx of migrants spread across the newly independent states, as well as Germany, Israel, and the United States. Nearly a million Russians emigrated to Israel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-designer-baby-genetic-enhancement-transhumanism-1770553755631">Epstein files reveal ‘designer baby’ project, genetic experiments and links to transhumanism</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇮🇱 Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak tells Jeffrey Epstein he repeatedly told Putin he wanted a million Russians to convert to Judaism and become Israeli to dramatically transform Israel: &quot;I used to tell Putin, always, what we need is just one more million to change Israel… <a href="https://t.co/K5n28cEiMQ">pic.twitter.com/K5n28cEiMQ</a>&mdash; Megatron (@Megatron_ron) <a href="https://twitter.com/Megatron_ron/status/2018825395655659886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We can control the quality much more effectively, much more than the founding fathers of Israel did,” he said. “They took whatever came. They had to save people. Now, we can be more selective.” He further added that the Haredim are more productive than the Arabs, hinting at the high population growth. But he also discussed the disparity between secular and orthodox. Secular people usually has less children than the Haredim. If there is a failure of the two-state solution, then it will be an “Arab majority” in the case of ”one state". He said that it was the “collective blindness” of Jewish society, pointing out the growing population of Arab Israelis.&nbsp;The audio recording, which ran over three hours, has references to Iran, Barak's perceived strategy of the Iranian regime of continuity. Iran is determined to follow in the footsteps of Pakistan and North Korea, and they want to avoid the trap of Libya and Iraq. He suggested that something more drastic is needed; only sanctions will not produce the desired result.&nbsp;

Unreleased Epstein Files audio reveals former Israeli PM Ehud Barak discussing Russian immigration, Israeli demographics, Iran strategy and one-state fears.

In the newly released tranche of the Epstein files, an unclassified audio conversation featured Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak discussing Barack Obama, Israel and Russia. Ehud Barak approached Putin with the prospect of immigrants transforming the region in favour of Israel. Barak suggested that Israel could “easily absorb another one million” Russian-speaking immigrants, hinting at the White-Slavic ethnicity. “I think, with [a] much more open mind about turning Jews, we can easily absorb another million. I have to tell Putin always that what we need is not just one more million. We need, dramatically, the million Russians,” he said. “I see that many prefer to be Belarusian, or maybe young, handsome girls will come.” "I believe we have to break the monopoly of the Orthodox rabbinate on marriage and funerals and whatever, and on the definition of a Jew,” said Barak. In 1948, during the formation of Israel, Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews made up the majority population of Israel, along with Sephardi Jews from the Middle East and North Africa. In the audio, Barak seems to disparage the Middle East and North African Jews. With the fall of the Soviet Union, a massive influx of migrants spread across the newly independent states, as well as Germany, Israel, and the United States. Nearly a million Russians emigrated to Israel. Also Read: Epstein files reveal ‘designer baby’ project, genetic experiments and links to transhumanism

Unreleased Epstein Files audio reveals former Israeli PM Ehud Barak discussing Russian immigration, Israeli demographics, Iran strategy and one-state fears.

Epstein Files: Ehud Barak discussed bringing a million Russian immigrants to counter Arab majority in Israel

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators but her lawyers said that she intends to refuse to answer questions before the House's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Maxwell, who was found guilty in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and decline to answer all substantive questions, according to United States lawmaker Ro Khanna’s letter to Representative James Comer, the committee chair.&nbsp;&nbsp;In front of the House's Committee on Oversight, Maxwell reportedly will read a prepared statement at the beginning of her deposition. Khanna has not revealed the source of his information. Maxwell's attorney has not responded to the development yet. Khanna said that her position “appears inconsistent” with her with prior conduct, as she did not invoke the Fifth Amendment when she previously met with US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss substantially similar subject matter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-doj-meets-ghislaine-maxwell-if-she-sings-heads-will-roll-but-can-she-what-s-in-it-for-her-jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-news-1753426658071">DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her?</a>&nbsp;Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. Earlier, when the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee that proceeding under these circumstances would serve "no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies." Her lawyers had also said that she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” In July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-rejects-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal-against-conviction-what-are-charges-against-her-and-why-appeal-was-rejected-1759763390249">Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?</a><h2>Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell</h2>In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison.&nbsp;Notably, in November 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.

Jailed Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to appear before the US House Oversight Committee but plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions. Lawmakers say the move contrasts with her earlier DOJ interview as scrutiny over the Epstein files continues.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators but her lawyers said that she intends to refuse to answer questions before the House's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Maxwell, who was found guilty in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and decline to answer all substantive questions, according to United States lawmaker Ro Khanna’s letter to Representative James Comer, the committee chair. In front of the House's Committee on Oversight, Maxwell reportedly will read a prepared statement at the beginning of her deposition. Khanna has not revealed the source of his information. Maxwell's attorney has not responded to the development yet. Khanna said that her position “appears inconsistent” with her with prior conduct, as she did not invoke the Fifth Amendment when she previously met with US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss substantially similar subject matter. Also Read: DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her? Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. Earlier, when the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee that proceeding under these circumstances would serve "no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies." Her lawyers had also said that she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” In July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell. Also Read: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means? Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison. Notably, in November 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.

Jailed Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to appear before the US House Oversight Committee but plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions. Lawmakers say the move contrasts with her earlier DOJ interview as scrutiny over the Epstein files continues.

Can Ghislaine Maxwell invoke fifth amendment during US congressional deposition? What she said during 2025 DOJ interview?

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.&nbsp;German countess Nicole Junkermann is in the Epstein Files and was apparently friends with the paedophile. They exchanged several emails spanning many years. The emails released by the Department of Justice show that the two often talked about meeting each other. According to reports, Junkermann and Epstein knew each other for more than two decades and exchanged hundreds of emails. She referred to him as a baby on a few occasions. “<a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00764770.pdf">Baby hope your friend</a> will not be upset as he wanted me to take for dinner,” she wrote in 2010. Records show that she used her relations with Epstein to further her career. Junkermann is a venture capitalist based in London and reportedly met high-profile figures, including French banker Ariane de Rothschild and Leon Black, the billionaire private equity tycoon, through Epstein.&nbsp;Flight logs show that Junkermann took Epstein’s plane on several occasions, dates going as far back as 2002. The first record of interaction in the files released by the <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01817286.pdf">Department of Justice</a> is from May <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00694720.pdf">2009</a>. At this time, Epstein was serving time in prison for procuring minors for prostitution. Two months later, he was released and completed his sentence under house arrest. In one of the emails, she referred to Epstein as “Mr Wonderful”. They discussed plans to meet up and talk to each other on the phone, as shown in the emails. An email from 2012, Epstein says he has “spent time trying to give you my best advice”. He later accused Junkermann of showing no “small sign of a two-way street [sic] … not one intersting [sic] person, gesture”.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-epstein-files-kundalini-class-many-hot-girls-sender-redacted-1770613938524">Epstein Files email mentions 'kundalini' class, sender promises 'many hot girls'</a> &nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-us-congress-to-depose-ghislaine-maxwell-in-secret-probe-into-jeffrey-epstein-network-1770612652383/embed<h2>Epstein lobbied for Nicole Junkermann&nbsp;</h2>She accused Epstein of having "selective memory", and told him that she gave him a “cashmere bathrobe” and “your jewelery [sic] which you did not appreciate”. Epstein offers her a job, to which <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00764770.pdf">Junkermann</a> replied, “<a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01904585.pdf">Do you trust me?</a>” The sex offender asked, “Any reason I shouldn’t?” Being close to Epstein led her to secure a nomination for the Young Global Leaders programme run by the World Economic Forum. The paedophile also helped her with advice, helping her out with an investment in Carbyne, an Israeli tech firm backed by former prime minister Ehud Barak. It is not known whether she was aware of Epstein's sex offences. The Countess responded to a letter written by Epstein's lawyers in 2019, saying, “Cross fingers it is just a wave, and it goes away again ... bad timing on the whole Me Too.”&nbsp;Nicole Junkermann reactsResponding to her friendship with Epstein, a spokesperson for Junkermann said, “The scale of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes is appalling. As a woman and a mother, Nicole was completely deceived and misled by him and deeply regrets their conversations regarding personal and professional matters.” They added, "These conversations took place at a time in her life when she was vulnerable, and she was manipulated into trusting him and consulting him with the most personal of matters.&nbsp;Nicole has been absolutely horrified to come to understand his true nature and the suffering he inflicted on women and girls through his abuse of trust, power and&nbsp;manipulation. Her thoughts today are completely with his victims, and she looks forward to the day the real predators face justice."&nbsp;

New Epstein Files: Nicole Junkermann, a German countess, exchanged several emails with Epstein and knew him for a long time. In one email, they talked business and about trust. A spokesperson for her said she is “absolutely horrified” to learn of Epstein's crimes.

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. German countess Nicole Junkermann is in the Epstein Files and was apparently friends with the paedophile. They exchanged several emails spanning many years. The emails released by the Department of Justice show that the two often talked about meeting each other. According to reports, Junkermann and Epstein knew each other for more than two decades and exchanged hundreds of emails. She referred to him as a baby on a few occasions. “Baby hope your friend will not be upset as he wanted me to take for dinner,” she wrote in 2010. Records show that she used her relations with Epstein to further her career. Junkermann is a venture capitalist based in London and reportedly met high-profile figures, including French banker Ariane de Rothschild and Leon Black, the billionaire private equity tycoon, through Epstein. Flight logs show that Junkermann took Epstein’s plane on several occasions, dates going as far back as 2002. The first record of interaction in the files released by the Department of Justice is from May 2009. At this time, Epstein was serving time in prison for procuring minors for prostitution. Two months later, he was released and completed his sentence under house arrest. In one of the emails, she referred to Epstein as “Mr Wonderful”. They discussed plans to meet up and talk to each other on the phone, as shown in the emails. An email from 2012, Epstein says he has “spent time trying to give you my best advice”. He later accused Junkermann of showing no “small sign of a two-way street [sic] … not one intersting [sic] person, gesture”. Also Read: Epstein Files email mentions 'kundalini' class, sender promises 'many hot girls' https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-us-congress-to-depose-ghislaine-maxwell-in-secret-probe-into-jeffrey-epstein-network-1770612652383/embed Epstein lobbied for Nicole Junkermann She accused Epstein of having "selective memory", and told him that she gave him a “cashmere bathrobe” and “your jewelery [sic] which you did not appreciate”. Epstein offers her a job, to which Junkermann replied, “Do you trust me?” The sex offender asked, “Any reason I shouldn’t?” Being close to Epstein led her to secure a nomination for the Young Global Leaders programme run by the World Economic Forum. The paedophile also helped her with advice, helping her out with an investment in Carbyne, an Israeli tech firm backed by former prime minister Ehud Barak. It is not known whether she was aware of Epstein's sex offences. The Countess responded to a letter written by Epstein's lawyers in 2019, saying, “Cross fingers it is just a wave, and it goes away again ... bad timing on the whole Me Too.” Nicole Junkermann reacts Responding to her friendship with Epstein, a spokesperson for Junkermann said, “The scale of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes is appalling. As a woman and a mother, Nicole was completely deceived and misled by him and deeply regrets their conversations regarding personal and professional matters.” They added, "These conversations took place at a time in her life when she was vulnerable, and she was manipulated into trusting him and consulting him with the most personal of matters. Nicole has been absolutely horrified to come to understand his true nature and the suffering he inflicted on women and girls through his abuse of trust, power and manipulation. Her thoughts today are completely with his victims, and she looks forward to the day the real predators face justice."

New Epstein Files: Nicole Junkermann, a German countess, exchanged several emails with Epstein and knew him for a long time. In one email, they talked business and about trust. A spokesperson for her said she is “absolutely horrified” to learn of Epstein's crimes.

German countess Nicole Junkermann was in regular touch with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ files show

Emails in the Epstein Files mention a "kundalini" class, with one sender promising Epstein "many hot girls". It was sent to Epstein, and the name of the sender has been redacted in the documents. The subject line reads "Kundalini". The body states, "Meet me at class 9:30 so Many hot girls promise." The mail dated September 22, 2016, states, "Hari NYC 30 between 6 and 7 Then we go to matcha ok?" Hari NYC was a yoga studio in New York on 30th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Google shows it as permanently shut down. "Promise an abundant of young p***y flesh.....Love A," <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01743615.pdf">the email</a> ends with these words sent from an iPhone. <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02558104.pdf">More emails about the "kundalini" class</a> are also part of the new Epstein Files. One of them from December 2017, reads, "I will finish my teache= training on December 10th... after i will have vacations...K=ndalini yoga will starts in January... i am looking forward for Kundalini =eachers training)" Again, the name of the second person part of the email has been redacted. "that's amazing:))) i wish i could take Kundalini classes=with you:)" a response reads.&nbsp;The latest batch of Epstein Files makes some bombshell revelations and names several rich and famous. It was released on January 30 by the Department of Justice. The officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, are facing flak for some redactions facing allegations of hiding the names of those involved. In an advertisement at the Super Bowl, Epstein survivors demanded that Bondi release the remaining files, saying the files made public till now do not meet the legal requirements.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-epstein-files-foreign-girls-strangulated-rough-fetish-sex-buried-at-epstein-zorro-ranch-1770353524251">Two foreign girls strangulated during 'rough, fetish sex' were buried at Epstein's ranch, new documents reveal</a><h2>Epstein photos and sex abuse allegations in new files</h2>The emails show Epstein was involved in several gross acts. There is a mention of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ordering two "foreign girls" to be buried near his ranch after they died during "rough, fetish" sex. There is a video showing Epstein running after young girls in his mansion. Another photo shows three girls around him as he sat at a desk. A photo shows Epstein at the gym with his arm around a young girl in a bikini.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-come-visit-next-week-she-will-have-5-friends-over-epstein-s-former-girlfriend-invited-him-to-her-home-after-his-conviction-1770307376957">Epstein's former girlfriend invited him to her home after his conviction</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-justice-dept-faces-flak-for-releasing-naked-photos-of-victims-1770314747823/embed<h2>British royals in Epstein Files - Andrew and Sarah Ferguson</h2>Former Prince Andrew can be seen in a photo kneeling on all fours over a girl. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also in the Epstein Files. She can be sitting on a couch in one of the photos. She also had lunch with Epstein and her daughters, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice, following his 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. She also made a crass comment about her daughter in an email, saying she was on a "shag***g weekend" with her boyfriend.

New Epstein emails carry an email about “kundalini”, in which the sender promised Epstein “many hot girls”. The email also uses a derogatory slang for the female genitals. The class apparently happened at a New York yoga studio that is no longer functional. 

Emails in the Epstein Files mention a "kundalini" class, with one sender promising Epstein "many hot girls". It was sent to Epstein, and the name of the sender has been redacted in the documents. The subject line reads "Kundalini". The body states, "Meet me at class 9:30 so Many hot girls promise." The mail dated September 22, 2016, states, "Hari NYC 30 between 6 and 7 Then we go to matcha ok?" Hari NYC was a yoga studio in New York on 30th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Google shows it as permanently shut down. "Promise an abundant of young p***y flesh.....Love A," the email ends with these words sent from an iPhone. More emails about the "kundalini" class are also part of the new Epstein Files. One of them from December 2017, reads, "I will finish my teache= training on December 10th... after i will have vacations...K=ndalini yoga will starts in January... i am looking forward for Kundalini =eachers training)" Again, the name of the second person part of the email has been redacted. "that's amazing:))) i wish i could take Kundalini classes=with you:)" a response reads. The latest batch of Epstein Files makes some bombshell revelations and names several rich and famous. It was released on January 30 by the Department of Justice. The officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, are facing flak for some redactions facing allegations of hiding the names of those involved. In an advertisement at the Super Bowl, Epstein survivors demanded that Bondi release the remaining files, saying the files made public till now do not meet the legal requirements. Also Read: Two foreign girls strangulated during 'rough, fetish sex' were buried at Epstein's ranch, new documents reveal Epstein photos and sex abuse allegations in new files The emails show Epstein was involved in several gross acts. There is a mention of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ordering two "foreign girls" to be buried near his ranch after they died during "rough, fetish" sex. There is a video showing Epstein running after young girls in his mansion. Another photo shows three girls around him as he sat at a desk. A photo shows Epstein at the gym with his arm around a young girl in a bikini. Also Read: Epstein's former girlfriend invited him to her home after his conviction https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-justice-dept-faces-flak-for-releasing-naked-photos-of-victims-1770314747823/embed British royals in Epstein Files - Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Former Prince Andrew can be seen in a photo kneeling on all fours over a girl. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also in the Epstein Files. She can be sitting on a couch in one of the photos. She also had lunch with Epstein and her daughters, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice, following his 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. She also made a crass comment about her daughter in an email, saying she was on a "shag***g weekend" with her boyfriend.

New Epstein emails carry an email about “kundalini”, in which the sender promised Epstein “many hot girls”. The email also uses a derogatory slang for the female genitals. The class apparently happened at a New York yoga studio that is no longer functional.&nbsp;

Epstein Files email mentions 'kundalini' class, sender promises 'many hot girls'

Millions of newly released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been made public by the U.S. Department of Justice under a transparency law. The files include emails and records referencing several high-profile public figures, including Elon Musk, Bill Gates and U.S. President Donald Trump.


Epstein Files: US Congress To Depose Ghislaine Maxwell in Secret Probe Into Jeffrey Epstein Network

Jeffrey Epstein sat down for a dinner with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and others, describing it as "wild". A photo of the late financier with them was released in the latest tranche of Epstein Files. He mentions the dinner in an email while responding to a message dated Aug. 20, 2015, from billionaire Tom Pritzker. "Are you in NY Aug 27?" Pritzker asks Epstein in the email, to which the sex offender responded, "Not sure yet. i had dinner with Zuckerberg, Musk, Thiel Hoffman, wild." Peter Thiel is a co-founder of Palantir, while Reid Hoffman is the LinkedIn co-founder. The email is part of the Department of Justice’s files on Epstein, with over 3 million new documents released on January 30. The dinner happened years after Epstein was convicted for producring a minor for prostitution. The vast inventory of emails and pictures is throwing up a lot of fresh information about Epstein and his actions. Several high-profile names also feature in the documents, although they are not proof of wrongdoing.<h2>Who threw the dinner with Epstein and Zuckerberg?</h2>This dinner is not a revelation since it was public knowledge at the time it happened in 2015. Vanity Fair reported at the time that Hoffman hosted it in Palo Alto for MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden, and Elon Musk is said to have introduced Zuckerberg and Epstein that evening. At the time, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg told the outlet, “Mark met Epstein in passing one time at a dinner honouring scientists that was not organised by Epstein. Mark did not communicate with Epstein again following the dinner.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/super-bowl-2026-epstein-victims-demand-release-of-more-secret-files-in-ad-1770607722410">Super Bowl 2026: Epstein victims demand release of more secret files in ad - 'IT'S TIME FOR...'</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Musk denied introducing Epstein to Zuckerberg, saying, "I don’t know the guy well enough to do so." He added, "Epstein is obviously a creep, and Zuckerberg is not a friend of mine." Hoffman sent a follow-up email to Zuckerberg and Epstein days later, with the subject line “intros,” according to the new files. "Jeffrey, Zuck, email connections from the Ed Boyden dinner -- so that convo can continue."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-steve-bannon-china-links-antisemitic-jewish-dog-1770550275092">Epstein Files reveal email quoting 'Jewish dog' in Steve Bannon conversation</a><h2>Photos of high-profile figures in Epstein Files</h2>The documents show that Musk expressed interest in visiting Epstein’s notorious private island. He asked to attend Epstein's "wildest party", according to an email released as part of the Epstein Files. Meanwhile, there are images of Bill Gates with girls, former US President Bill Clinton in a pool, former Prince Andrew, and others. Bill Gates can be seen in two photos with two girls, and he allegedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Russian girls. Bill Clinton can be seen in a pool with Ghislaine Maxwell and another unidentified woman.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was mentioned in an email carried in the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein talked about a “wild” dinner, which Zuckerberg and Elon Musk also attended. Epstein bragged about being there in an email.

Jeffrey Epstein sat down for a dinner with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and others, describing it as "wild". A photo of the late financier with them was released in the latest tranche of Epstein Files. He mentions the dinner in an email while responding to a message dated Aug. 20, 2015, from billionaire Tom Pritzker. "Are you in NY Aug 27?" Pritzker asks Epstein in the email, to which the sex offender responded, "Not sure yet. i had dinner with Zuckerberg, Musk, Thiel Hoffman, wild." Peter Thiel is a co-founder of Palantir, while Reid Hoffman is the LinkedIn co-founder. The email is part of the Department of Justice’s files on Epstein, with over 3 million new documents released on January 30. The dinner happened years after Epstein was convicted for producring a minor for prostitution. The vast inventory of emails and pictures is throwing up a lot of fresh information about Epstein and his actions. Several high-profile names also feature in the documents, although they are not proof of wrongdoing. Who threw the dinner with Epstein and Zuckerberg? This dinner is not a revelation since it was public knowledge at the time it happened in 2015. Vanity Fair reported at the time that Hoffman hosted it in Palo Alto for MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden, and Elon Musk is said to have introduced Zuckerberg and Epstein that evening. At the time, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg told the outlet, “Mark met Epstein in passing one time at a dinner honouring scientists that was not organised by Epstein. Mark did not communicate with Epstein again following the dinner.” Also Read: Super Bowl 2026: Epstein victims demand release of more secret files in ad - 'IT'S TIME FOR...' Meanwhile, Musk denied introducing Epstein to Zuckerberg, saying, "I don’t know the guy well enough to do so." He added, "Epstein is obviously a creep, and Zuckerberg is not a friend of mine." Hoffman sent a follow-up email to Zuckerberg and Epstein days later, with the subject line “intros,” according to the new files. "Jeffrey, Zuck, email connections from the Ed Boyden dinner -- so that convo can continue." Also Read: Epstein Files reveal email quoting 'Jewish dog' in Steve Bannon conversation Photos of high-profile figures in Epstein Files The documents show that Musk expressed interest in visiting Epstein’s notorious private island. He asked to attend Epstein's "wildest party", according to an email released as part of the Epstein Files. Meanwhile, there are images of Bill Gates with girls, former US President Bill Clinton in a pool, former Prince Andrew, and others. Bill Gates can be seen in two photos with two girls, and he allegedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Russian girls. Bill Clinton can be seen in a pool with Ghislaine Maxwell and another unidentified woman.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was mentioned in an email carried in the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein talked about a “wild” dinner, which Zuckerberg and Elon Musk also attended. Epstein bragged about being there in an email.

Epstein bragged about 'wild' dinner with Zuckerberg, Musk, Hoffman and others

Super Bowl 2026 could not remain untouched by the shadows of the horrors committed by Jeffrey Epstein, as the survivors of his crimes demanded the complete release of all files in a public service announcement (PSA). They launched a powerful campaign on Sunday at the Super Bowl, saying that a lot of information linked to Epstein remains hidden or heavily redacted despite legal requirements. The announcement opens with the text reading, "On November 19, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law”, followed by “3 million files still have not been released.” Some of the words in the text are redacted, to stress the hidden information. Women with the redacted black band over their mouths appear on the screen, as they say, "After years of being kept apart, we’re standing together". The survivors hold photos of their younger selves in their hands, as they state, "Because this girl deserved the truth. She deserved the truth. Because we all deserve the truth." The message ends with the words - “Stand With Us. Tell Attorney General Pam Bondi IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH.”<h2>Watch the Super Bowl ad here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/standwithsurvivors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#standwithsurvivors</a> <a href="https://t.co/JehYZa1hGw">pic.twitter.com/JehYZa1hGw</a>&mdash; Jim Acosta (@Acosta) <a href="https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/2020543636757246440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The message is targeted at getting officials to release all information linked to Epstein and the sexual abuse carried out by the sex trafficker. The Department of Justice released new Epstein Files on January 30, naming several high-profile figures. Over 3 million new documents revealed Epstein's connections and named people like Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, Sarah Ferguson, Deepak Chopra, Lord Peter Mandelson, and more pictures of former Prince Andrew, among others. Some of them have also been accused of wrongdoing and being in cahoots with the late financier. Bill Gates has been accused of having sex with Russian girls after which he contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and allegedly asked Epstein for antibiotics. Spiritual guru Deepak Chopra told Epstein in an email, "Cute girls are real," and the two also talked about finding a "cute Israeli."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-epstein-files-foreign-girls-strangulated-rough-fetish-sex-buried-at-epstein-zorro-ranch-1770353524251">Two foreign girls strangulated during 'rough, fetish sex' were buried at Epstein's ranch, new documents reveal</a><h2>Allegations that several Epstein documents have been withheld</h2>Several lawmakers and survivors claim that the current disclosures do not reveal everything they should. They argue that a lot more remains redacted and should be released to meet the legal requirements. Meanwhile, DOJ has defended the redactions, saying it must protect victim privacy. But some of its actions fail to back its claims, as it also released nude pictures of victims and faced flak for it. Some unredacted documents will be shared with members of Congress to address the issue.&nbsp;

Super Bowl 2026: Epstein Files made it to the sporting event as survivors demanded that officials release redacted details. In an ad at the Super Bowl, the survivors slammed the redactions and asked Pam Bondi to make more details about Epstein's crimes public.

Super Bowl 2026 could not remain untouched by the shadows of the horrors committed by Jeffrey Epstein, as the survivors of his crimes demanded the complete release of all files in a public service announcement (PSA). They launched a powerful campaign on Sunday at the Super Bowl, saying that a lot of information linked to Epstein remains hidden or heavily redacted despite legal requirements. The announcement opens with the text reading, "On November 19, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law”, followed by “3 million files still have not been released.” Some of the words in the text are redacted, to stress the hidden information. Women with the redacted black band over their mouths appear on the screen, as they say, "After years of being kept apart, we’re standing together". The survivors hold photos of their younger selves in their hands, as they state, "Because this girl deserved the truth. She deserved the truth. Because we all deserve the truth." The message ends with the words - “Stand With Us. Tell Attorney General Pam Bondi IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH.” Watch the Super Bowl ad here

Super Bowl 2026: Epstein Files made it to the sporting event as survivors demanded that officials release redacted details. In an ad at the Super Bowl, the survivors slammed the redactions and asked Pam Bondi to make more details about Epstein's crimes public.

Super Bowl 2026: Epstein victims demand release of more secret files in ad - 'IT'S TIME FOR...'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned, taking responsibility for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein-linked controversies. The development has intensified questions over Starmer’s leadership and judgment.


UK Turmoil: Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Epstein-Linked Mandelson Row

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post on Sunday (Feb 08). His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ).&nbsp;&nbsp;McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.&nbsp;"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X.&nbsp;"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment, and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life, responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-yunus-govt-seeks-un-assistance-to-probe-killing-of-osman-hadi-1770555817339">Bangladesh: Yunus govt seeks UN assistance to probe killing of Osman Hadi</a>&nbsp;Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords.&nbsp;McSweeney’s letter further reflected on the broader implications of the scandal: "Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long.&nbsp;Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future," he added.&nbsp;

McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post on Sunday (Feb 08). His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States. "The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X. "When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment, and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life, responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside," he added. Also Read: Bangladesh: Yunus govt seeks UN assistance to probe killing of Osman Hadi Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords. McSweeney’s letter further reflected on the broader implications of the scandal: "Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long. Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future," he added.

McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies

The newly released Epstein files reveal that the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was linked to a project along with famous programmer Bryan Bishop. The correspondence between the two on August 30, 2018, reveals that Bryan Bishop requested funds to support a “designer baby project” on genetic enhancement of people, germline edits, embryo implantation and cloning. In these emails, Bishop mentioned that he was moving forward with “more mouse testing” in the Ukraine lab.&nbsp;

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-elite-emails-cultural-control-class-bias-1770536468888">Epstein files reveal elite emails on cultural control and class bias</a>Bryan had been corresponding with Epstein and shared a proper deck about his project on April 21, 2018. Bryan pointed out that there are several hurdles &nbsp;regarding this project, including “reputational risk and also any financial involvement”, to which Epstein replied, “I have no issue with investing; the problem is only if I am seen to lead.” Bryan further mentioned that Epstein was possibly the “first investor as long as absolute anonymity is kept”. But he suggested several conditions, such as refraining from public identification of parents or benefactors, as the media would brand them as “a freak for life.”&nbsp;The documents support long-standing reports that Epstein was fixated on “transhumanism”, the idea of improving the human race through technologies like genetic engineering. He reportedly discussed wanting to seed the human race with his own DNA. There were further allegations that Jeffrey Epstein used a minor girl as a “human incubator”. She wrote that minutes after giving birth to her child, it was snatched away from her. The girl mentions in her diary that it was “Nazi”-like effort to create a “superior gene pool"; the contents of the diary have not been verified by the DOJ. This first-person account makes several references to the New Mexico Ranch. According to a NYT report, which cites Epstein's acquaintances and public records, to assert that he hoped to “seed the human race with his DNA”“My heart belonged to her. She was so very beautiful. She was perfect. I can't bring myself to write what happened. I am beyond broken. I only got 10 to 15 minutes to hold and feed her before they took her. She is mine!” read a passage from the diary.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Newly released Epstein files reveal emails discussing a ‘designer baby’ project involving genetic enhancement, germline editing, cloning, and experiments in a Ukrainian lab, along with allegations tied to Epstein’s transhumanist beliefs.

The newly released Epstein files reveal that the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was linked to a project along with famous programmer Bryan Bishop. The correspondence between the two on August 30, 2018, reveals that Bryan Bishop requested funds to support a “designer baby project” on genetic enhancement of people, germline edits, embryo implantation and cloning. In these emails, Bishop mentioned that he was moving forward with “more mouse testing” in the Ukraine lab.

Newly released Epstein files reveal emails discussing a ‘designer baby’ project involving genetic enhancement, germline editing, cloning, and experiments in a Ukrainian lab, along with allegations tied to Epstein’s transhumanist beliefs.

Epstein files reveal ‘designer baby’ project, genetic experiments and links to transhumanism

In the newly released tranche of Epstein Files, a conversation between former White House advisor Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein recollects a meeting where Chinese diplomats or officials expressed caution regarding him in their native language while smiling at him. But they were unaware that the lady with him was fluent in Mandarin, so she understood the whole message and conveyed it to him. According to Epstein, it was a trilateral commission; Kim Jong Un met Xi Jinping, as China was trying to stay part of the Korea talks.“When I was on the Trilateral Commission. I always took along my very pretty american looking califomia blonde assistant who was silently fluent in the three main dialects. I loved it when they smiled at me as they said to each other. be careful of the Jewish dog," read the mail. The phrase “jewish dog” is part of the antisemitic tropes online to refer to all Jews as morally corrupt and part of a global cabal.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-emails-redaction-chaos-2025-1770535078594">Epstein Files: FBI sought guidance to redact images of victims, former US Presidents and celebrities in 2025 emails</a>&nbsp;

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The unclassified Epstein files email reveals that Epstein was centred on his offer to facilitate meetings between businessmen and the Chinese side through former “Prince Andrew”, claiming that the latter enjoyed a close relationship with &nbsp;President “Xi”. Official records confirm that Prince Andrew met President “Xi Jinping” in Beijing in 2016 and 2018, and sat next to him during the Chinese President's state visit to Britain in 2015. Documents suggest Epstein had links to major Chinese figures, including Li Yuanchao, former Vice President of China and Wang Qishan, a close ally of Xi Jinping. He also had multiple interactions with a US and Chinese billionaire and the executive chairman of the ultra-fast fashion company Shein, Donald Tang. However, there are no allegations that the Chinese President is involved in Epstein's sex trafficking activity or any other scandals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Newly released Epstein Files reveal emails involving Steve Bannon, claims of China links, Prince Andrew meetings, and an antisemitic slur in unclassified records.

In the newly released tranche of Epstein Files, a conversation between former White House advisor Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein recollects a meeting where Chinese diplomats or officials expressed caution regarding him in their native language while smiling at him. But they were unaware that the lady with him was fluent in Mandarin, so she understood the whole message and conveyed it to him. According to Epstein, it was a trilateral commission; Kim Jong Un met Xi Jinping, as China was trying to stay part of the Korea talks. “When I was on the Trilateral Commission. I always took along my very pretty american looking califomia blonde assistant who was silently fluent in the three main dialects. I loved it when they smiled at me as they said to each other. be careful of the Jewish dog," read the mail. The phrase “jewish dog” is part of the antisemitic tropes online to refer to all Jews as morally corrupt and part of a global cabal. Also Read: Epstein Files: FBI sought guidance to redact images of victims, former US Presidents and celebrities in 2025 emails

Newly released Epstein Files reveal emails involving Steve Bannon, claims of China links, Prince Andrew meetings, and an antisemitic slur in unclassified records.

Epstein Files reveal email quoting 'Jewish dog' in Steve Bannon conversation

Swiss wealth manager UBS Group on-boarded Epstein's aide and child molestation enabler Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014, months after JP Morgan chase decided to end its relationship with the disgraced financier. The financial firm helped Maxwell manage as much as $19 million in the years leading to her conviction in the sex trafficking case.&nbsp;A fresh cache of Epstein files released by the US Justice Department last month shows the scope of the relationship between the UBS banking group and Maxwell, who was arrested in 2020 and found guilty for her role in enabling and helping Epestien to abuse teenage girls sexually. She was sentenced 20-year in prison and is currently lodged in Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Texas. The bank statements and emails included in the latest release shows, swiss lender opened personal and business accounts for Maxwell to hold cash, shares, investments in hedge funds and assigned her two relationship managers to provide financial advice and move millions of dollars.The 2026 document releases have shed a chilling new light on Ghislaine Maxwell’s calculated role as the primary architect of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. The files reveal her as a "master manipulator" who utilised a dual persona, blending "jocular familiarity" with "cutting iciness" to maintain psychological control over victims.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-election-sanae-takaichi-s-ldp-poised-for-big-win-exit-poll-shows-1770550105244">Japan election: Sanae Takaichi's LDP poised for big win, exit poll shows</a>&nbsp;Survivors’ accounts detail how she actively groomed underage girls by teaching them how to "pleasure" Epstein and frequently reminded them of their dependence on the couple for food and shelter to ensure compliance. Notably, the release includes a 2015 draft email from Maxwell to Epstein that appears to contradict her previous claims that the infamous photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre was a fake; in the draft, she admits to being present when the photo was taken at her London home.&nbsp;Furthermore, immigration records show that Epstein personally sponsored Maxwell’s entry into the U.S. in 1992 using a specialised H-1B visa, while investigative notes uncover her possession of a fraudulent German international press card used to maintain a low profile during her years in hiding.

In 2011, during routine customer checks, JPMorgan warned internally that Maxwell should be treated as a high-risk client because of her connection to Epstein, according to separate US court records. In 2013, JPMorgan chose to close Epstein’s account.

Swiss wealth manager UBS Group on-boarded Epstein's aide and child molestation enabler Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014, months after JP Morgan chase decided to end its relationship with the disgraced financier. The financial firm helped Maxwell manage as much as $19 million in the years leading to her conviction in the sex trafficking case. A fresh cache of Epstein files released by the US Justice Department last month shows the scope of the relationship between the UBS banking group and Maxwell, who was arrested in 2020 and found guilty for her role in enabling and helping Epestien to abuse teenage girls sexually. She was sentenced 20-year in prison and is currently lodged in Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Texas. The bank statements and emails included in the latest release shows, swiss lender opened personal and business accounts for Maxwell to hold cash, shares, investments in hedge funds and assigned her two relationship managers to provide financial advice and move millions of dollars. The 2026 document releases have shed a chilling new light on Ghislaine Maxwell’s calculated role as the primary architect of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. The files reveal her as a "master manipulator" who utilised a dual persona, blending "jocular familiarity" with "cutting iciness" to maintain psychological control over victims. Also Read: Japan election: Sanae Takaichi's LDP poised for big win, exit poll shows Survivors’ accounts detail how she actively groomed underage girls by teaching them how to "pleasure" Epstein and frequently reminded them of their dependence on the couple for food and shelter to ensure compliance. Notably, the release includes a 2015 draft email from Maxwell to Epstein that appears to contradict her previous claims that the infamous photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre was a fake; in the draft, she admits to being present when the photo was taken at her London home. Furthermore, immigration records show that Epstein personally sponsored Maxwell’s entry into the U.S. in 1992 using a specialised H-1B visa, while investigative notes uncover her possession of a fraudulent German international press card used to maintain a low profile during her years in hiding.

In 2011, during routine customer checks, JPMorgan warned internally that Maxwell should be treated as a high-risk client because of her connection to Epstein, according to separate US court records. In 2013, JPMorgan chose to close Epstein’s account.

New release reveal UBS moved $19 mn for Ghislaine Maxwell following Epstein’s arrest

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