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world19 days ago•5 min saved

Police review claims Prince Andrew shared confidential reports with Epstein amid Epstein-file fallout

Police are assessing claims that Prince Andrew leaked confidential trade information to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as UK trade envoy, including emails forwarding reports of visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore and a confidential brief on Afghanistan. Anti-monarchy group Republic has reported him to police as Epstein-file disclosures renew scrutiny of the royal family. Andrew denies wrongdoing, while the royal household faces renewed questions, heckling during royal appearances, and fresh allegations tied to Epstein’s case.

via The Mirror|

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espionage2 years ago•2 min saved

China's Espionage Activities in UK Government Exposed

A parliamentary researcher in the UK, who was arrested under the Official Secrets Act on accusations of spying for China, has denied the reports and claimed innocence. The arrest comes as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces pressure to confront Chinese threats to British democracy. Sunak has raised concerns about potential Chinese spying on parliament during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a G-20 summit. The accusations of spying complicate Sunak's efforts to have open dialogue with China, as the Chinese embassy in the UK called the reports "malicious slander." Critics doubt the usefulness of talks with China, with one lawmaker describing it as a "pathetic monologue."

via Fox News|

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