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Norwegian prosecutors searched homes of former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland and formally accused him of gross corruption over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said.

Le Monde
The Epstein Affair and the 'Epstein Files': All you need to know about this scandal with far-reaching ramifications

The millions of documents published recently have implicated dozens of international figures, even though they do not constitute proof of their involvement in the businessman's sexual crimes.

The Epstein Affair and the 'Epstein Files': All you need to know about this scandal with far-reaching ramifications
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: Emmanuel Macron wants explanations for keeping Fabrice Aidan in his post, a French diplomat under FBI investigation

"If it is true that the administration had information several years ago, things should have been done," the president told reporters after a European summit, adding that he had "discovered" this affair.

Epstein affair: Emmanuel Macron wants explanations for keeping Fabrice Aidan in his post, a French diplomat under FBI investigation
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Der Spiegel
Jeffrey Epstein: These celebrities are coming under pressure in the affair—and what's behind it

The Epstein Files read like an address book of the global political and cultural upper class. Powerful people have already lost their positions because of the affair. What could come next?

Jeffrey Epstein: These celebrities are coming under pressure in the affair—and what's behind it
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Le Monde
Epstein affair: Hermès defends itself after publication of a photo of Axel Dumas, head of the luxury brand

On several occasions, the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein tried to contact Hermès' manager, whose name appears in nearly 90 of the files in the dossier posted online by U.S. authorities in late January

Epstein affair: Hermès defends itself after publication of a photo of Axel Dumas, head of the luxury brand
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Corriere della Sera
Epstein and high finance, from JP Morgan to the Rothschilds: all the links (real and alleged)

The accounts at Deutsche Bank were active until his arrest in 2019. And the receipts reveal his passion for Hermès.

Epstein and high finance, from JP Morgan to the Rothschilds: all the links (real and alleged)
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Dagens Nyheter
The Epstein Files: Bondi Accused of Concealing Powerful Figures

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced strong criticism during Wednesday's heated congressional hearing on the Epstein documents. Republican Thomas Massie accused his fellow party member of obscuring the names of the powerful. But for Bondi, only one person's opinion matters, says US analyst Dag Blanck.

The Epstein Files: Bondi Accused of Concealing Powerful Figures
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Der Spiegel
Jeffrey Epstein case: Investigators search Jagland's apartment in connection with corruption

As part of the Epstein scandal, Norwegian investigators searched the former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland's apartment. The case concerns alleged corruption and trips with Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein case: Investigators search Jagland's apartment in connection with corruption
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Handelsblatt
+++ USA +++: Deployment of federal agents in Minneapolis ends

Judge allows Trump lawsuit against BBC +++ Bondi wishes Epstein associate Maxwell a death in prison +++ House votes for stricter voting rules +++ The News Blog

+++ USA +++: Deployment of federal agents in Minneapolis ends
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The Independent
Former Norwegian prime minister’s home searched in Epstein probe

The former leader has denied visiting Epstein's island

Former Norwegian prime minister’s home searched in Epstein probe
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Live blog: USA under Trump — raid on Norway's former prime minister in the Epstein case

Live updates on U.S. politics under Donald Trump today: latest news and headlines — read now in FAZ's live ticker.

Live blog: USA under Trump — raid on Norway's former prime minister in the Epstein case
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Der Standard
Searches at Norway's former prime minister in Epstein case

He allegedly stayed in Epstein's apartments in Paris and New York during his time at the Council of Europe and vacationed at his Palm Beach estate.

Searches at Norway's former prime minister in Epstein case
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: "I don't think he came to France to watch the flies," says a lawyer from Innocence in Danger

LE FIGARO TV - Fabrice Aidan, Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline. French names resurface from Epstein case files, but no investigation into possible ramifications on French soil has yet been opened. Invited to 'Points de Vue,' lawyer Nathalie Bucquet believes that we may 'discover that there has indeed been sexual exploitation in France.'

Epstein affair: "I don't think he came to France to watch the flies," says a lawyer from Innocence in Danger
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The Economist
The Epstein files tell a story of justice denied

Prosecutors have moved far too slowly

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Der Standard
Hermès chief: Epstein was a 'financial predator'

The head of the French luxury house also appears in the Epstein files—Dumas reportedly refused to meet.

Hermès chief: Epstein was a 'financial predator'
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Die Zeit
Epstein scandal: Authorities search the homes of Norway's former prime minister

Norway's former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation for corruption. His homes are being searched in connection with his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein scandal: Authorities search the homes of Norway's former prime minister
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Dagens Nyheter
Jagland formellt misstänkt för grov korruption

Norges tidigare statsminister Thorbjørn Jagland har formellt delgivits misstanke om grov korruption efter att det framkommit att han haft nära kontakt med Jeffrey Epstein. Under förmiddagen gjorde polisen en husrannsakan hemma hos Jagland.

Jagland formellt misstänkt för grov korruption
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Die Presse
House search at Norway's former prime minister in Epstein case

In Norway, investigations into the Epstein files continue. A house search was carried out at Thorbjørn Jagland, the former prime minister.

House search at Norway's former prime minister in Epstein case
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Der Spiegel
Fall Jeffrey Epstein: Ermittler durchsuchen Wohnung von Norwegens Ex-Regierungschef Thorbjørn Jagland

Im Zuge des Epstein-Skandals haben norwegische Ermittler die Wohnung von Ex-Ministerpräsident Thorbjørn Jagland durchsucht. Es geht um mutmaßliche Korruption und um Urlaube bei Jeffrey Epstein.

Fall Jeffrey Epstein: Ermittler durchsuchen Wohnung von Norwegens Ex-Regierungschef Thorbjørn Jagland
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Handelsblatt
Epstein scandal: Police search Norway's former prime minister's apartment in Epstein case

He is one of the many whose names appear in the Epstein files: Norway's former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland. Now officers are searching his apartment in Oslo.

Epstein scandal: Police search Norway's former prime minister's apartment in Epstein case
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Le Figaro
Epstein affair: Norwegian police raid the homes of the former prime minister

The documents published on the Epstein affair reference stays by Thorbjørn Jagland or his family with the financier between 2011 and 2018, while he headed the Nobel Committee and the Council of Europe.

Epstein affair: Norwegian police raid the homes of the former prime minister
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