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Feb 8, 2026 - World

Leeds, the founder of Leeds Equity Partners and a known acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein, alleged that his wife of 14 years had an affair with a 66-year-old Miami businessman.

Feb 8, 2026 - World

Valeria Chomsky says Epstein had deceived them and they were ‘careless’ not to thoroughly research his backgroundNoam Chomsky and his wife, Valeria, made a “grave mistake” and were “careless” not to thoroughly research the background of Jeffrey Epstein, Valeria Chomsky said in a lengthy statement on Saturday, adding also that Epstein had deceived them.The relationship between Noam Chomsky, the 97-year-old linguist and philosopher, and Epstein has been under scrutiny after documents released by the justice department shed light on their friendship. As Epstein came under scrutiny for sex trafficking allegations in 2019, he asked Chomsky for advice on how to respond. “I’ve watched the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public. It’s painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it,” Chomsky wrote in a message signed “Noam” that Epstein shared in email with an associate. Continue reading...

Feb 8, 2026 - World

An avalanche has killed two off-piste ski tourers in the French Alps, a local prosecutor said on Sunday.

Feb 8, 2026 - World

Bangladesh was barely four years old when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, was assassinated on August 15, 1975.

Feb 8, 2026 - World

Flash floods in northern Morocco have killed at least four people