Furious women MPs turn on Starmer over ‘boys’ club’ scandals PM faces questions over his judgement after admitting paedophile-linked peer ‘did not give a full account of his actions’ The Independent UK · Feb 11
Puri Clarifies ‘Epstein Files’ Mentions, Slams Rahul Gandhi Amid Trade Deal Row Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday addressed references to his name in connection with the so-called “Epstein files,” stating that his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein were limited to “three or four meetings” in a strictly professional capacity. Whats Hot · Feb 11
When it comes to the Epstein files, I don’t think men understand just how furious women are COMMENT: As the horrific extent to which the world’s wealthiest men have used their power to abuse becomes clear, a wave of fury has been unleashed. Women have had enough, writes Helen Coffey – but we might not be as powerless as we think we are The Independent UK · Feb 11
The latest revelations from the Epstein files, including Musk’s brother and an alleged phone call from Donald Trump Justice Department officials have been unredacting the names of people associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the request of lawmakers The Independent UK · Feb 10
Opposition grows in Congo over US mineral deal Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is entering into partnership with the U.S. for investment in Congo's minerals sector and in-country opposition to the deal is growing The Independent UK · Feb 10
Starmer’s ‘put up or shut up’ message to his rivals is overshadowed by a new scandal NEWS ANALYSIS: It was clear that, after the failed coup on Monday, Sir Keir needed to come out, face the public and issue a defiant message to show he will not back down. But news that his former communications chief has lost the Labour whip means any respite will be… The Independent UK · Feb 10
Chappell Roan drops Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations Wasserman has apologised for communicating with Ghislaine Maxwell after flirtatious emails they exchanged more than 20 years ago were revealed The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros The Independent UK · Feb 10
India-origin US lawmaker Ro Khanna accuses justice department of 'inappropriately redacting' six names in Epstein files, seeks transparency Democratic Representative Ro Khanna claims six names in the unredacted Epstein files were inappropriately redacted, potentially implicating powerful men. The DOJ states it has since unredacted non-victim names, asserting commitment to transparency, though Khanna argues this still doesn't fully comply with the law. The Times of India · Feb 10
Epstein files reference 'nine-year-old victim' in disturbing unredacted emails seen by lawmakers US lawmakers have expressed concern and called for more transparency after viewing unredacted Epstein files in Washington Evening Standard · Feb 10
Masked gang blow up armoured truck on Italian highway in audacious heist This is the moment a masked gang who posed as police officers blew up an armoured truck during a heist on an Italian highway. The Independent UK · Feb 10
‘Mysterious redactions’: Jamie Raskin views unredacted Epstein files, says justice department in ‘cover-up mode’ "I saw the names of lots of people..." We Got This Covered · Feb 10
‘It’s absolutely disgusting’: Lauren Boebert views unredacted Epstein files, knows who was talking about trafficked underage girls Slams notion of Ghislaine Maxwell clemency deal. We Got This Covered · Feb 10
'Maybe this will be the end of the monarchy': US congressman's warning over Epstein revelations Congressman Ro Khanna said he thinks King Charles has questions to answer about the affair that has embroiled his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Evening Standard · Feb 10
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10 ‘PM comes out fighting’: what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on Prime minister stares down growing call for his resignation amid the Peter Mandelson-Epstein scandal
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Diane Abbott slams applause for Keir Starmer as PM vows to stay on after Mandelson-Epstein row MP Diane Abbott has slammed a round of applause for Keir Starmer following his vow to stay on as prime minister as “staged.”
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Cash machines ripped from Co-op in cherry picker ram-raid Thieves used a stolen telehandler to smash into a Co-Op wall, stealing two cash machines and a large sum of cash in Plympton.
The Times of India · Feb 9 Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell declines House testimony, seeks Trump clemency Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, refused to answer questions from a House Oversight Committee. She invoked her Fifth Amendment right, stating she would only speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump. Maxwell's lawyer indicated she is prepared to share "unfiltered truth" if clemency is…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Is Britain about to lose another prime minister? While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end
Axios · Feb 9 Europe is confronting its Epstein shame. Trump wants to move on. The avalanche of files have buried some — while others have weathered scrutiny.
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Charles reminded of his mother’s beloved horse during visit to Clitheroe The King visited Clitheroe Auction Mart where he spoke to local farmers.
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Marcus Samuelsson shares a comfort-food recipe for oxtail pepperpot with dumplings Marcus Samuelsson has a recipe he calls true comfort food
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves
Axios · Feb 9 Crypto revolt exposes fragility of Trump's coalition MAGA coalition partners are questioning whether Trump's return to power has delivered what they were promised.
The Times of India · Feb 9 Keir Starmer out, Shabana Mahmood in? How Epstein revelations could lead to the UK's first Muslim prime minister Starmer is not accused of misconduct, and Mandelson has consistently denied any impropriety. Yet British politics does not operate solely on legal thresholds. It operates on perception, timing and instinct. The renewed attention on Epstein has revived a broader unease about elite networks, proximity to power and the sense that…