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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Builder of the SP government headquarters has a 'tremor-tremor' history and donations to politicians

The contractor for the new government headquarters in São Paulo has ties to political donations and previous construction failures.

Feb 27 • 11:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sakaja Ties Political Fate to Implementation of Deal With Ruto

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasizes his commitment to a cooperation agreement with the national government, seeing it as key to addressing the city's financial challenges and ensuring his political future.

Feb 26 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dossiers, Everyone Against De Raho. But the Opposition Attacks the Anti-Mafia

The opposition launches accusations against Federico Cafiero De Raho over alleged ties to organized crime, while claiming the government is obscuring the truth about anti-mafia operations.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US, France move to steady ties after Paris restricts ambassador's access

U.S. and French officials are taking steps to stabilize relations following France's decision to limit U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to key government officials.

Feb 24 • 20:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UK officials to consider the release of confidential documents related to Epstein-linked former Prince Andrew

UK Parliament is considering the release of confidential documents concerning former Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 18:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Vancouver airport ties Nexus outage to U.S. partial government shutdown

Canadian airports report an outage of the NEXUS and Global Entry programs due to the U.S. government shutdown, affecting travelers on U.S.-bound flights.

Feb 23 • 00:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

UK government considers the possibility of removing former Prince Andrew from the line of succession

The UK government is contemplating legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne following ongoing controversies surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Labor reform may renew Milei's honeymoon with big business

President Javier Milei celebrates the approval of a significant labor reform in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, which may strengthen his ties with the business sector.

Feb 20 • 18:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein case: the British government considers a law to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne

The British government is contemplating legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the royal succession line due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

As it happened: Former prince Andrew arrested by UK police over Epstein ties

Former Prince Andrew was arrested by UK police on allegations of misconduct related to government documents sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 22:33 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Live: Former prince Andrew arrested by UK police over Epstein ties

Former prince Andrew has been arrested by UK police on allegations concerning his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, specifically for sending confidential government documents.

Feb 19 • 17:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rzeczpospolita Survey: Should Marshal of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty Resign?

A recent poll shows that the Polish public is divided on whether Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the Marshal of the Sejm, should resign due to his connections with a Russian woman suspected of ties to the Russian government.

Feb 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will link the social electricity bonus to families' income

The Spanish government has approved a new National Strategy against Energy Poverty that ties electricity bill discounts to family income, affecting large families with high earnings.

Feb 17 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Epstein Case: 'The British Royal Family knew many years ago about the intimate relationship between Epstein and Prince Andrew'

The British Royal Family's long-standing awareness of Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein is under scrutiny following the release of classified documents, prompting an investigation and raising questions for the royal family and the UK government.

Feb 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: The government informed the prosecutor about a diplomat with ties to Epstein

The French government has alerted prosecutors about a mid-level diplomat linked to Jeffrey Epstein and suspected of transferring UN documents to the late convicted sex offender.

Feb 11 • 16:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Exchange of blows before the RBN. Karol Nawrocki opened the meeting with these words

Karol Nawrocki convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss a government loan for the SAFE Program, Poland's invitation to the Council of Peace, and actions regarding the business ties of the Speaker of the Sejm.

Feb 11 • 13:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Epstein Cultivated Ties with Government Officials in Russia and Wanted to Meet Putin, Among Other Things with the Help of Ehud Barak

The Kremlin has utilized the recent publication of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein to claim that his connections highlight the moral decay of the West.

Feb 11 • 12:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum says the government of the new mayor of Tequila will be reviewed: 'bring back tranquility to the municipality'

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the oversight of Lorena Marisol Rodríguez Rivera's administration will be closely monitored following her election as interim mayor of Tequila amid concerns raised by the recent arrest of the previous mayor for ties to organized crime.

Feb 10 • 20:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK signed deals with US firms that were clients of Mandelson lobbying company

The UK government has signed significant AI-related agreements with OpenAI, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to lobbying ties involving Peter Mandelson.

Feb 10 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Grain Transport: The Government Ties the Bill of Lading to SISA and Tightens Controls

The Argentine government has implemented new regulations linking the issuance of bills of lading for grain transport to producers' status within the Simplified Agricultural Information System (SISA), enforcing stricter controls on the movement of goods.

Feb 10 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'wink' from Google workers to migrants in the U.S.: their request against ICE and Kristi Noem

Google employees are pressuring the company to sever ties with ICE and demand transparency from the government regarding the use of technology in immigration enforcement.

Feb 10 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG reopens Nigeria–Niger border

Nigeria's Federal Government has reopened the Nigeria–Niger border to enhance regional trade and economic ties.

Feb 10 • 07:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The president is afraid

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president, is facing pressure over her government's ties to narcotraffickers while collaborating with the U.S. on drug enforcement; however, fears exist regarding the implications for her party's power.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Himanta Biswa Sarma Makes Serious Allegations Against Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having close ties with a Pakistani agent, leading the state government to escalate the matter to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Feb 9 • 01:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: The Severance Pay Given to Peter Mandelson Under Scrutiny, Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer Resigns

The British government is investigating the severance pay awarded to Peter Mandelson following his dismissal as ambassador due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

France: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for explanations from Jack Lang, who found himself at the center of the Epstein scandal

The French government prioritizes the functioning of the Arab World Institute in Paris, amidst scrutiny of its president Jack Lang due to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with all options reportedly on the table according to the French foreign minister.

Feb 6 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ciro Nogueira met with Lula and offered to distance PP from Flávio Bolsonaro for an agreement in Piauí

Ciro Nogueira, the Chief of Staff in Jair Bolsonaro's government, met with President Lula to discuss re-establishing ties, with the aim of distancing the Progressives Party (PP) from Flávio Bolsonaro in light of a potential agreement in Piauí.

Feb 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Opposition calls for US help at CPAC forum; accuses 'narco-government'

Opposition representatives accused the government in the US Capitol of having ties to drug trafficking, ceding territory control, constructing a 'Maduro Law' for absolute power, and censoring media.

Feb 6 • 01:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

"Girls Ready in Poland" and Assistant in Krakow. Warsaw to Investigate Epstein's Possible Connection to Russia

Warsaw is set to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's potential connections to Russia following the release of three million pages of government documents related to his case, raising concerns despite no direct ties to Polish political elites being revealed.

Feb 5 • 17:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Lawmakers demand answers after suspected biolab discovered in Chinese national's Las Vegas home

Lawmakers are calling for stricter regulations following the discovery of a suspected unauthorized biolab in the home of Chinese national Jia Bei Zhu in Las Vegas, amid concerns of potential ties to the Chinese government.

Feb 5 • 15:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Epstein Files Drown British Prime Minister in Government Crisis - Now Starmer Turns Directly to Victims

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to Epstein's victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador due to newly released documents indicating Mandelson's close ties with Epstein.

Feb 5 • 11:46 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Bill Gates calls himself ‘foolish’ over Epstein ties

Bill Gates has expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, labeling himself 'foolish' for spending time with the convicted sex offender while denying accusations from newly released Department of Justice documents.

Feb 5 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein?

Keir Starmer faces scrutiny regarding his knowledge of Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of documents that expose their close relationship.

Feb 4 • 19:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties

The British government plans to release files concerning the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, following pressure from the Conservative Party for transparency.

Feb 4 • 19:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico 'merits' with Trump: Signs agreement for critical minerals supply

The Mexican government has signed a groundbreaking action plan with the United States to protect critical mineral supply chains, strengthening trade ties ahead of the T-MEC review in 2026.

Feb 4 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Anti-corruption boss given 'please explain' by government over Defence ties

The Attorney-General has requested an explanation from NACC chief Paul Brereton regarding his undisclosed work with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) amidst scrutiny over his involvement in the Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry.

Feb 4 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Starmer Faces an Internal Crisis After Revealing He Appointed Mandelson as Ambassador Despite Warnings About His Relationship with Epstein

Labour MPs are rebelling against the government following the revelation that Starmer appointed Mandelson as ambassador, despite prior warnings regarding Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 4 • 16:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

UK PM Starmer says Mandelson 'lied' to government

Keir Starmer has accused Lord Mandelson of lying about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and regrets appointing him as US ambassador, promising to release related documents amid demands for accountability.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO 'Plenković ties political fate to a singer who boasted he brought a photo of a leader from Canada'

The Constitutional Court is set to handle cases regarding the government's takeover of the handball team's welcome, with legal challenges from local officials and opposition parties over alleged violations of power separation.

Feb 4 • 15:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Starmer regrets appointing Mandelson as ambassador to Washington due to ties with Epstein

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret over appointing former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson in light of revelations about Mandelson's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of leaking sensitive government documents from his previous ministerial roles.

Feb 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Another politician ends career due to Epstein case. He was supposed to leak secret information from the European Union

Former British minister and US ambassador Peter Mandelson is leaving the House of Lords amidst revelations of his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have prompted the UK government to draft legislation that could strip him of his noble title.

Feb 4 • 08:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Police investigate British power broker over ties to Epstein

London police have launched a criminal investigation against former Labour minister Peter Mandelson for allegedly abusing his position to leak sensitive government information to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.

Feb 3 • 22:24 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama port dispute: analysts

Analysts believe that the issues surrounding Darwin Port pose greater challenges for Australia compared to the Panama port dispute, influenced by legal constraints and the evolving relationship with China.

Feb 3 • 05:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Police Investigates Former British Minister Over Ties to Epstein

Police are investigating former British Minister Peter Mandelson for allegedly forwarding sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following complaints filed by various political parties.

Feb 2 • 21:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Nigerian billionaire Tonlagha hires lobbyists to push Nigeria-US ties

Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has engaged a US lobbying firm to enhance the relationship between Nigeria and the United States amid ongoing government lobbying efforts.

Feb 2 • 21:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

UK PM orders inquiry into former US ambassador's ties to Epstein

An investigation will examine the connections between former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, following claims of government documents and cash transfers.

Feb 2 • 16:41 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The police investigated protest activists against the government for holding counterfeit money

The police investigated protest activists who demonstrated against the government over the possession of counterfeit money, following a protest that included entering a Likud headquarters to demand an inquiry into alleged ties between the Prime Minister's office and Qatar.

Jan 15 • 19:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

A kilo of apples for ten dollars and the same regime. Trump talks about a grand partnership between the USA and Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez after their phone call, emphasizing the positive working relationship despite her ties to the Maduro government.

Jan 15 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Federal Government is "open to deepening and restarting with the new Syrian government"

The German government is willing to strengthen ties with Syria's new transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, despite ongoing concerns over human rights and criticism regarding his previous affiliation with jihadism.

Jan 14 • 14:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Trump turns to Musk amid Iran blackout, rekindling ties after months of thawing tension

Former President Trump is reestablishing ties with tech mogul Elon Musk as they consider using Musk's Starlink to provide internet access in Iran during protests against the government.

Jan 12 • 20:59 UTC

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