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Ghislaine Maxwell joked about ‘five striking redheads’ in email to ‘Andrew’
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TL:DR – Ghislaine Maxwell joked about ‘five striking redheads’ in email to ‘Andrew’
- Ghislaine Maxwell’s emails from Jeffrey Epstein files reveal discussions about holidays with “Andrew,” speculated to be Prince Andrew.
- She referred to Andrew’s family and expressed understanding of his desire to spend time with them.
- In exchanges, Maxwell made light of the situation, stating that “five stunning red heads… will all just have to play with ourselves.”
- The files include three million documents, shedding light on her connections with Epstein and royal figures.
- Prince Andrew faces ongoing scrutiny over sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
Ghislaine Maxwell joked about ‘five stunning red heads’ in email to ‘Andrew’ | News UK
Ghislaine Maxwell’s latest emails have been revealed in the new Jeffrey Epstein files drop (Photo Getty Images)
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell joked about ‘five stunning red heads’ would now have to ‘play with ourselves’ to ‘Andrew’ in the latest tranche of the Epstein files.
The files, released this afternoon after a delay of several weeks, contain three million documents relating to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, including FBI records, emails between Epstein and his closest friends and images.
In one series of documents, Maxwell is seen having exchanged emails with one person, called The Invisible Man, where the pair discussed holidays and visiting an island.
The exchange suggests The Invisible Man may be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after Maxwell refers to him as Andrew and mentions his former wife’s name, while previous emails from the account have referred to having a valet and being at Balmoral for the royal family.
In an email signed ‘A’, he says: ‘As the planning is getting more difficult over the bank holiday weekend here I am thinking now I might join Sarah and the kids in Sotogrande for a few days which would be very important and a good thing for the girls, rather than trek across the pond.
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‘Please will you give me permission to do so and I am conscious of the ‘better offer’ syndrome but in this case it wouldn’t be that… I think!’
A photograph of Andrew with Ghislaine Maxwell in December’s tranche of Epstein files (Picture: Department of Justice)
In her reply dated August 24 2002, Maxwell said: ‘Andrew sweetheart – I fully understand if you want to spend time w/Sarah and the kids. I will not be remotely offended – sad not to spend time w/you and sad not to see you but at this point w/precious holidays and few days off I agree that this idea of coming to the Island looks less appealing.’
In a follow-up email sent on August 25 2002 after The Invisible Man confirmed he would not be coming, Maxwell said: ‘No problem, (redacted), who is now coming and 5 other stunning red heads will all just have to play with ourselves.’
In a reply on August 27, The Invisible Man said: ‘Look forward to catching up with you before you disappear to some exotic place and please don’t catch anything nasty on your travels!
‘Masses of love and thanks, A xxx’
Andrew and his now ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
In another email addressed to The Invisible Man and sent on March 31 2002, one day after the Queen Mother’s death, Maxwell refers to him as ‘sweat pea’, adding: ‘Sorry you had to rush home, and also under such sad circumstances. However much the passing was to be expected in one so old, it does not make it any less sad.
‘She was wonderful, and I am happy that I managed to meet her and speak with her.
Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell are seen posing for a photo (Picture: Getty images)
‘We shall reschedule. Love you. Gx.’
In a response sent on April 1, The Invisible Man said: ‘Got your message this morning. Sorry to have missed you yesterday I will ring later today to chat’.
The email response is signed ‘A xxx’.
The documents were released as part of the US ‘Epstein files’ and follow a series of disclosures in December, including an email sent from Balmoral signed ‘A’, which asked Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’.
In an email in March 2003, The Invisible Man writes about feeling isolated and frustrated, and Maxwell replies calling him her ‘best friend’.
In another from The Invisible Man, the sender asks a redacted account if they are having more children and labelling them ‘super sperm’.
The email said: ‘Sorry – I am in LA on my way to Hawaii. Is it true you are having more children? I shall have to refer to you as super sperm!’
The email subject is “Re: AKE in New York”.
Paedophile financier Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal jail in Manhattan, New York, in August 2019 while he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen together in a property believed to be at Balmoral in Scotland (Picture: US Department of Justice)
His death was ruled a suicide.
Andrew has faced allegations, which he strenuously denies, that he sexually assaulted a teenage Virginia Giuffre after she was trafficked by Epstein.
He paid millions to Ms Giuffre, a woman he has claimed never to have met, to settle a civil sexual assault claim in 2022.
Andrew stepped down from royal duties in 2019 after an interview on BBC Newsnight, but the publication of Ms Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, and the US government’s release of documents from Epstein’s estate, brought more scrutiny over his relationship with the financier.
It led to the King officially stripping his disgraced brother of both his HRH style and his prince title.
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Today’s Football Fixtures Saturday 31st January
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Today’s Football Fixtures Saturday 31st January
Premier League – Matchday 24
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Kick-off: 15:00
Leeds United vs Arsenal
Kick-off: 15:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Bournemouth
Kick-off: 15:00
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Kick-off: 17:30
Liverpool vs Newcastle United
Kick-off: 20:00
International Friendlies
Bolivia vs Dominican Republic
Kick-off: 22:00
Championship Matchday 30
Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic
Kick-off: 12:30
Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham
Kick-off: 12:30
Stoke City vs Southampton
Kick-off: 12:30
Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City
Kick-off: 15:00
Ipswich Town vs Preston North End
Kick-off: 15:00
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Kick-off: 15:00
Millwall vs Sheffield United
Kick-off: 15:00
Oxford United vs Birmingham City
Kick-off: 15:00
Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion
Kick-off: 15:00
Queens Park Rangers vs Coventry City
Kick-off: 15:00
Watford vs Swansea City
Kick-off: 15:00
Serie A Matchday 23
Pisa vs Sassuolo
Kick-off: 14:00
Napoli vs Fiorentina
Kick-off: 17:00
Cagliari vs Hellas Verona
Kick-off: 19:45
Bundesliga Matchday 20
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Union Berlin
Werder Bremen vs Borussia M’gladbach
Hamburger SV vs FC Bayern Munich
Ligue 1 Matchday 20
Paris FC vs Olympique de Marseille
FC Lorient vs FC Nantes
AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais
Scottish Premiership – Matchday 24
Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
Livingston vs Motherwell
Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian
Kick-off 16:00
Emails Indicate Epstein Transferred Funds to Mandelson’s Husband Post-Prison
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TL:DR – Epstein’s Payments to Mandelson’s Husband Raise New Concerns
- Jeffrey Epstein transferred substantial funds to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, husband of Peter Mandelson, after Epstein’s 2009 prison release.
- Emails show da Silva requested financial assistance for an osteopathy course.
- Lord Mandelson, then UK business secretary, later advised Epstein to label the funding as a loan to avoid gift tax.
- Mandelson publicly apologised for his association with Epstein, acknowledging his poor judgment post-conviction.
- Communication between Mandelson and Epstein continued until at least 2016.
Jeffrey Epstein sent money to Mandelson’s husband after prison release, emails suggest | Peter Mandelson
Emails released by the US Department of Justice have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein made substantial bank transfers to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, the husband of former UK cabinet minister Peter Mandelson, following his 2009 release from prison.
This information has reignited scrutiny over Mandelson’s ties to the convicted sex offender, who had served a controversial 13-month sentence for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
What Happened between Epstein and Peter Mandelson
On 7 September 2009, Da Silva requested financial assistance from Epstein for an osteopathy course, detailing his fees and seeking a loan. Epstein agreed to wire the amount requested, and subsequent emails confirmed multiple payments, including a £10,000 transfer.
The correspondence illustrates a continuing financial relationship between Epstein and Da Silva, with Mandelson also involved, instructing Epstein to treat the funds as a loan to avoid tax implications.
When and where did this communication happen
The transactions took place between the United States and the UK, where Mandelson served as business secretary at the time of the initial email exchange. When Labour were in power around the time of Tony Blair’s involvement.
Peter Mandelson has acknowledged his past association with Epstein, expressing regret for continuing their relationship after Epstein’s conviction. He stated, “I was wrong to believe Epstein… I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered.”
Reaction and Fallout
The revelations have prompted public outcry, with renewed calls for accountability regarding Epstein’s network. Mandelson’s admission of his error reflects widespread condemnation of Epstein’s actions and those who associated with him. But, that’s just a smokescreen, what a PR agent advised him?
What the public want is for those associated with crimes with Epstein to be criminally prosecuted. That includes funnelling public money and taking bribes whilst leaking/sharing privileged information with a third party, who we now know was a Mossad agent.
Realistically, what will happen next to Mandelson
As investigations into Epstein’s activities continue, further scrutiny is expected regarding public figures linked to him. Mandelson has stated he will be transparent and forthcoming regarding his past association, while inquiries into Epstein’s financial dealings may unveil more details in the coming months.
In simple terms, nothing will happen to Lord Mandelson or any of those associated with Epstein because if it did, then the first and biggest culprit would be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Gary Neville and Ian Wright clash over Man Utd vs Fulham forecast | Football
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TL:DR – Gary Neville and Ian Wright clash over Man Utd vs Fulham forecast | Football
- Gary Neville predicts Manchester United will beat Fulham 3-1, while Ian Wright favours Fulham for a 2-1 win (reference).
- Under interim coach Michael Carrick, United has won both matches since his appointment, including a 3-2 victory over Arsenal (reference).
- Fulham sits seventh in the Premier League, only four points behind United, and has lost just one of their last eight matches (reference).
- Carrick acknowledges Fulham as a formidable opponent and is wary of complacency (reference).
- United’s Joshua Zirkzee returns, but Patrick Dorgu faces an extended absence due to a hamstring injury (reference).
Gary Neville and Ian Wright disagree over Man Utd vs Fulham prediction | Football
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty)
Gary Neville and Ian Wright made noticeably different predictions for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Fulham on Sunday.
United are looking to continue their perfect record since Michael Carrick’s arrival as interim head coach.
The Red Devils began life under Carrick with a 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City, before following that up with a superb 3-2 victory over league leaders Arsenal.
That result marked Arsenal’s first defeat at home in all competitions this season, while also helping United leapfrog Liverpool and move into the top four.
Keen to continue their momentum, United now return to Old Trafford, where they welcome the visit of Fulham, who themselves have also been on an impressive run of form as of late.
Marco Silva’s side sit seventh in the table and only four points off United, having lost just one of their last eight league matches.
Harry Wilson’s late free-kick saw Fulham record a 2-1 win over Brighton last time out, but Neville believes his former side will have enough to get past the west London outfit this weekend.
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Matheus Cunha’s late winner saw United beat Arsenal last weekend (Picture: Getty)
Giving his prediction on the Stick to Football podcast, Neville said: ‘3-1 [win for United].
‘This is a different type of test on Sunday, which is interesting, but I think they’ll come through it.’
Roy Keane was also confident that United would emerge victorious, joking to Neville: ‘They are all tests, you’re all overthinking it.
‘I think United will keep it up. 2-1 [win for United].’
Michael Carrick’s side are looking to make it three wins in a row (Picture: Getty)
Not everyone was keen to back Carrick’s men, though, with former Arsenal striker Wright confident that Fulham can pull off a shock away win.
‘I fancy Fulham, I would have gone 2-1 Fulham,’ Wright said.
Speaking before Sunday’s clash, Carrick insisted he was expecting a ‘really tough challenge’ from Fulham.
‘I think Fulham, Marco has got into a really good team,’ he said. ‘So I think this one, all of a sudden, it’s a different game as Fulham.
‘Just because we’re at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order, really. So it might be a case. It’s the same flow of the game as what we’ve had the last two weeks. No shame in that.
‘We’ll deal with the game, what’s in front of us, and do whatever it takes for us to be able to come out on top.’
United are able to welcome Joshua Zirkzee back into contention, but were dealt a major blow after Patrick Dorgu was ruled out for an extended period with a hamstring injury.
‘We’re still working through how long that’s going to be. So we’ll have to see,’ Carrick confirmed.
‘He’s had such a big couple of weeks, Pat. So we weren’t sure whether it was a little bit of a cramp or was it something a little bit more serious.
‘At the moment, it looks a little bit more on the serious note. So it’ll be a few weeks for that, how many weeks we’ll have to wait and see.
‘So that’s disappointing for all of us, really, and for Pat. He’s in such a good place, but unfortunately, it is football and it’s something we’ve got to work through and get him back as soon as we can.’
Bruno Guimarães Injury Status Before Liverpool vs Newcastle United Match
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TL:DR – Bruno Guimarães Injury Status Before Liverpool vs Newcastle United Match
- Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Newcastle’s match against Liverpool due to an ankle injury (Injury Status).
- He missed the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa and was an unused substitute in the draw against PSG (Recent Matches).
- Manager Eddie Howe stated Guimaraes’ fitness is uncertain and will be assessed before the game (Manager’s Comments).
- Joelinton’s injury is not long-term, with positive news on his recovery (Injury Updates).
- Tino Livramento’s return is targeted for early March after a second scan (Injury Status).
Bruno Guimaraes injury update ahead of Liverpool vs Newcastle United | Football
Bruno Guimaraes is an injury doubt for Newcastle United’s game against Liverpool this weekend (Getty)
Bruno Guimaraes remains an injury doubt for Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday.
The Brazilian midfielder was left out of the squad for Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa last Sunday due to an ankle injury.
Bruno travelled to Paris this week for Newcastle’s 1-1 draw against PSG but he was left on the bench as an unused substitute.
Newcastle host Liverpool at St James’ Park this weekend but Howe admits Bruno is not a certainty to start the match.
When asked about Bruno’s availability for the game against Liverpool, Howe said on Friday: ‘It’s slightly unknown at the moment.
Bruno Guimaraes was named on the bench vs PSG but was an unused substitute (Shutterstock)
‘I’d say he did really well to be with us in Paris – I think that was down to the fact he was desperate to be there and to support the players.
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‘He did very, very light training, he participated in that but it was next to nothing, to be honest.
‘He trained with us yesterday but that was more of a test so we’ll see how he is today. This will be the day really where we decide.’
Howe was also confident that Joelinton will not be a long-term absentee due to a groin injury.
‘He flew on to Barcelona after the game to get an injection in his groin,’ Howe said.
‘It was good news. The specialist feels he only needs one injection and that means his return could be quite quick and we’re looking at weeks, not months.
‘Unsure of the exact date yet, but it’s positive news.’
How also issued an update on Tino Livramento’s hamstring injury: ‘He’s doing well.
‘I believe he’s having a scan today – a second scan to see the progress of his hamstring. Fingers crossed it’s good news and if it is, he’ll be back out running.
‘We’re still probably five to six weeks away and we’re looking at an early March return, providing everything goes well.’
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China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs: Starmer’s Visit Explained
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- China lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, a move welcomed by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
- The sanctions were imposed due to the MPs’ criticisms of China’s human rights record.
- Starmer’s comments suggest this could signal a thaw in UK-China relations.
- There are concerns regarding the implications of further engagement with China amidst ongoing criticisms.
- The lifting of sanctions may open the door for improved diplomatic and trade relations between the nations.
China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs: Starmer’s Visit Explained
China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, a move hailed by Labour leader Keir Starmer during his visit to Beijing. The sanctions, imposed as a response to UK actions regarding China, have now been revoked, signalling potential thawing relations between China and the UK.
This development arises amid a broader context of strained diplomatic ties, following accusations of human rights abuses and aggressive foreign policies that have led to growing tensions between the two nations. Starmer’s visit, aimed at resetting relations, focused on economic cooperation and mutual interests.
The lifting of sanctions means that the six individuals can now engage in their political activities without restrictions. The MPs affected include prominent figures like Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Tim Loughton, who were barred from entering China previously. In response, Starmer stated, “This is an opportunity for us to rebuild trust and collaboration.”
The discussions took place in Beijing, a city central to China’s political landscape and its global outreach efforts. Starmer’s meetings aimed to foster dialogue and explore avenues for increased trade and investment between the UK and China.
Key figures involved have expressed varied views. Starmer is optimistic about the possibilities, proclaiming, “We need to engage positively and constructively.” In contrast, critics, including former leaders, warn of the potential risks of deepening ties with China, echoing concerns that engaging now could overlook ongoing human rights issues.
Starmer’s efforts may pave the way for increased collaboration, with significant implications for British foreign policy. The emphasis on dialogue suggests a re-evaluation of how the UK approaches its relationship with China moving forward.
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