Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing | BBC News

From BBC News. Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday. Maxwell appeared virtually for a closed-door deposition from the Texas prison where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Republican House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer said that…

King Charles has “profound concern” over Andrew-Epstein allegations | BBC News

From BBC News. Buckingham Palace says King Charles has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations about the conduct of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and that he stands ready to support the police if approached. The British police have said they are assessing suggestions that the former Prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein, during…

New Andrew emails to Epstein appear to pass on confidential investment information | BBC News

From BBC News. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to have knowingly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein when, as Prince Andrew, he was a UK trade envoy. Emails seen by the BBC from the recently released Epstein files show Mr Mountbatten-Windsor apparently passing on details of investment and trade opportunities to the convicted sex offender. The emails…

Can US-Iran strikes be avoided? | BBC News

From BBC News. Delegates from the US and Iran have met for indirect talks in Oman, amid continuing fears of a military confrontation between the two countries. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were held in a "very positive atmosphere" and that the two countries have agreed to proceed with more negotiations. He…

Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation | BBC News

From BBC News. London’s Metropolitan Police said it is searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as it continues its investigation into misconduct in public office offences. It comes after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing sensitive government information to US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while a minister in Gordon Brown’s government.…