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Morgan McSweeney, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, resigned on Sunday after admitting he advised appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Guardian
No 10 claims Starmer ‘positive, confident and determined’ despite resignation of two key aides in 24 hours – UK politics live

PM addresses Downing St staff after Morgan McSweeney and communications chief Tim Allan step down Tim Allan said he was standing down to allow Keir Starmer the opportunity to build a new team. In a 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. Continue reading. . .

No 10 claims Starmer ‘positive, confident and determined’ despite resignation of two key aides in 24 hours – UK politics live
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: Ghislaine Maxwell, former partner and accomplice of the sex offender, to testify in closed session before Congress

This testimony comes as a global storm rages over the January 30 release of a large volume of Epstein case documents, embarrassing many public figures.

Epstein affair: Ghislaine Maxwell, former partner and accomplice of the sex offender, to testify in closed session before Congress
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The Independent
Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

A Norwegian ambassador who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s and most recently served in Jordan has resigned as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the country’s Foreign Ministry says

Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: Jack Lang must be held to account, according to Bertrand Delanoë

The former mayor of Paris says he wishes for serenity, truth and respect, because Jack Lang was a great Minister of Culture and a very good director of the Arab World Institute.

Epstein affair: Jack Lang must be held to account, according to Bertrand Delanoë
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The Guardian
Starmer in fight to reassert control over Labour party after McSweeney exit

Allies hope aide’s departure can quell anger over Mandelson scandal but others say it leaves PM dangerously exposed Profile: Labour election guru undone by poor judgment ‘Only honourable course’: resignation statement in full Keir Starmer is fighting to reassert control over his party after accepting the resignation of his closest adviser, Morgan McSweeney , amid anger over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. After days of pressure over the scandal, his departing chief of staff said on Sunday he took “full responsibility” for his advice to send Mandelson to Washington despite his ongoing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which McSweeney conceded had undermined trust in Labour and in politics itself. Continue reading. . .

Starmer in fight to reassert control over Labour party after McSweeney exit
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The Guardian
For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer

Those pushing to oust the prime minister are unlikely to be deterred by his right-hand man’s departure For some Labour MPs, the sight of Keir Starmer accepting the resignation of his long-term consigliere, Morgan McSweeney, encapsulated everything they think is going wrong with the prime minister’s leadership. After days of mounting criticism over McSweeney’s role in advocating for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador, the prime minister’s chief of staff left Downing Street on Sunday. Continue reading. . .

For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer
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Der Spiegel
Jeffrey Epstein case: Norway's top diplomat resigns

Norway's foreign ministry takes action from the Epstein files: Ambassador Mona Juul resigns due to a 'serious misjudgment.' Additionally, her husband's business affairs are being reviewed.

Jeffrey Epstein case: Norway's top diplomat resigns
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: Mona Juul, renowned Norwegian diplomat and current ambassador to Jordan, resigns

Ms. Juul, who played a key role in the Israeli-Palestinian talks of the 1990s, is among the Norwegian figures named in the new Epstein case documents released by the U.S. authorities.

Epstein affair: Mona Juul, renowned Norwegian diplomat and current ambassador to Jordan, resigns
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Epstein affair: Starmer in danger

In the wake of the Epstein affair, the British prime minister fires his chief of staff. But now his support within his own ranks is waning. Calls for his resignation are mounting.

Epstein affair: Starmer in danger
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The Guardian
‘Blame me’: what the UK papers say as Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

British papers explore what’s next for prime minister Keir Starmer after the loss of his longtime adviser over the Mandelson-Epstein files scandal The fate of prime minister Keir Starmer dominates the UK front pages on Monday after his embattled chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. In standing down, McSweeney admitted the decision to advise sending Mandelson to the US despite his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “was wrong”. “I advised the prime minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice, ” he said, after a Sunday phone call with Starmer. Continue reading. . .

‘Blame me’: what the UK papers say as Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal
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Financial Times
Pressure mounts on Starmer even as top aide resigns

Sir Keir Starmer’s top aide resigns but does not quell questions about the UK prime minister’s judgment

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Der Spiegel
Fall Jeffrey Epstein: Republikaner fordert Rücktritt von US-Minister Howard Lutnick

Bisher bestreitet US-Handelsminister Howard Lutnick engere Verbindungen zu Jeffrey Epstein. Doch die neuen Akten legen etwas anderes nahe. Der Druck auf den Republikaner wächst, auch aus den eigenen Reihen.

Fall Jeffrey Epstein: Republikaner fordert Rücktritt von US-Minister Howard Lutnick
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The Independent
Republican lawmaker demands Howard Lutnick resign from Trump’s cabinet over Epstein ties

The recent alleged revelations in the Epstein files contradict previous claims that Lutnick cut ties with the disgraced financier a long time ago

Republican lawmaker demands Howard Lutnick resign from Trump’s cabinet over Epstein ties
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Le Monde
Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, amid the Epstein affair turmoil

Morgan McSweeney, the UK prime minister's chief of staff, announced his resignation on Sunday. He was one of the protégés of former minister and ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, who fell from grace for his friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, amid the Epstein affair turmoil
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Die Zeit
Epstein files: Norwegian diplomat resigns over Epstein connections

Mona Juul resigns from her post as ambassador to Jordan and Iraq amid the Epstein scandal. Jeffrey Epstein had named her children as heirs in his will.

Epstein files: Norwegian diplomat resigns over Epstein connections
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Handelsblatt
Scandal over ex-minister: Epstein affair in London — a resignation, but no end in sight

The Epstein connections of a former ambassador continue to shake the British government. Starmer's chief of staff's resignation should relieve the prime minister, but the criticism does not let up.

Scandal over ex-minister: Epstein affair in London — a resignation, but no end in sight
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: resignation of a renowned Norwegian diplomat

Norway's ambassador to Jordan, Mona Juul, who played a role in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in the 1990s, resigned on Sunday after an investigation was opened into her alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein affair: resignation of a renowned Norwegian diplomat
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: the week that forced Jack Lang to resign

STORY — Entangled in explanations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the former president of the Arab World Institute finally resigned. After the media furor, a judicial investigation began.

Epstein affair: the week that forced Jack Lang to resign
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Handelsblatt
Mona Juul: Norwegian ambassador resigns over Epstein scandal

In Norway, the Epstein affair is widening and leads to the resignation of a top diplomat. Her children are to receive ten million dollars under the will of the sex offender.

Mona Juul: Norwegian ambassador resigns over Epstein scandal
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Handelsblatt
Epstein scandal: Norwegian ambassador resigns over contact with a sex offender

In Norway, the Epstein affair is widening and has led to the resignation of a top diplomat. Her children are set to receive ten million dollars from the sex offender's will.

Epstein scandal: Norwegian ambassador resigns over contact with a sex offender
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