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From Bill Gates to former prince Andrew: The biggest names felled by the Epstein files

In most cases, the documents do not accuse those named of participating in Epstein’s crimes. The consequences have instead flowed from the visibility of continued contact, personal familiarity, or financial links that became publicly indefensible once exposed.

The Times of India

From ambassadors to CEOs: The high-profile resignations tied to new Epstein files — check full list

New documents from Jeffrey Epstein's files are causing a stir. These papers detail years of communication linking the disgraced financier to powerful individuals worldwide. While Europe has seen swift consequences like resignations and investigations, the United States has experienced a more subdued reaction. Several prominent figures are facing scrutiny and…

The Times of India

Epstein fallout: Anne-Claire Legendre replaces Jack Lang as head of Arab World Institute

Until now Emmanuel Macron's adviser on North Africa and the Middle East, Anne-Clark Legendre says she will champion "the Arab strand in French culture"as the new head of the Arab World Institute. She replaces Jack Lang who resigned from the post over revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Two new Jeffrey Epstein probes launched and Jean-Luc Brunel case revisited in Paris

Prosecutors said old investigations will also be revisited in the light of new revelations

The Independent UK

France names first woman to lead Institut du Monde Arabe after Lang exit

France has appointed a new leader for one of its most visible cultural bridges with the Arab world, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris, following the resignation of its long-time president Jack Lang in connection with the Epstein affair. The move comes as the institute faces financial challenges…

Radio France Internationale

Epstein files end business, political careers across globe

The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day.

Axios

French prosecutors widen Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute

French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds.

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Former French culture minister's offices raided in Epstein files fallout

French investigators raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang, 86, on Monday, as prosecutors step up efforts to examine potential links between French nationals and the crimes of US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Radio France Internationale

Epstein’s global reach: The countries that have launched investigations into paedophile’s connections so far

IN FOCUS: Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to global figures have prompted multiple probes far beyond the United States. James C. Reynolds reports

The Independent UK

The Epstein scandal has punctured all the age-old myths about the French elite

Suddenly, venerable figures presumed immune to sordid compromise have been exposed – although some have shown that moral courage is possible, says political commentator Agnès Poirier

The Guardian - UK

Former French diplomat faces inquiry over Jeffrey Epstein links

France’s foreign minister has ordered an investigation into a senior diplomat after revelations of his correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and past allegations of accessing child abuse websites while serving at the United Nations.

Radio France Internationale

New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe

The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe

The Independent UK

From princes to prime ministers: The European elites caught in Epstein’s ever-growing web

IN FOCUS: Political pressure in the US led to the release of the Epstein files but the impact is being felt thousands of miles away, James C. Reynolds reports

The Independent UK

Former French culture minister quits Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.

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Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France’s former culture minister Jack Lang has officially resigned as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris, bowing to mounting political pressure after his name surfaced repeatedly in newly released US files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

Former French culture minister resigns amid Epstein links investigation

Jack Lang is facing allegations of past financial ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK

Veteran French politician quits as head of prestigious institute after Epstein links revealed

Former culture minister Jack Lang resigns from Arab World Institute in Paris and is also subject of tax investigation

The Times of India

Who is Jack Lang? Former French minister resigns from Arab World Institute amid probe into Epstein links

French political veteran Jack Lang has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris amid increasing scrutiny over his past links to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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French former minister Jack Lang offers to resign from Arab World Institute amid Epstein probe

Jack Lang, the former French culture minister, has offered to resign as president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) following the launch of a financial crimes investigation into his alleged links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Former French minister says he is ‘clean as a whistle’ – but what about his ‘splendid time’ sponsored by the sex offender?

Pressure is mounting for him to step down from his duties.

Euronews

Russian actors behind smear campaign to frame Macron in the Epstein files

A large-scale disinformation campaign backed by Russian bots is using doctored French media reports to falsely link Emmanuel Macron to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Radio France Internationale

Members of France's political and cultural elite named in Epstein files

Several French public figures are mentioned in newly released documents from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, showing correspondence between the financier or his circle and personalities from politics, culture and academia.

Radio France Internationale

Former French culture minister Lang summoned to explain Epstein ties

France's former culture minister Jack Lang has been summoned to the foreign ministry to explain his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing calls for him to resign as chair of the Arab World Institute in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others

While the US president’s many mentions in the Esptein files seem to have no consequences, in the UK Starmer could be the first world leader to fall

The Guardian - UK

Epstein files shed more light on Steve Bannon’s efforts to influence European politics

Donald Trump’s former adviser told Epstein in 2019 that he was ‘focused on raising money for Le Pen and Salvini’ before European elections

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