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Pressure Mounts on Lord Mandelson to Resign from House of Lords Amid Deepening Epstein Scandal Fallout

Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.

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Norwegian PM Joins Crown Princess in Condemning Epstein Ties as Royal Family Faces Mounting Scrutiny

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has publicly agreed with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's own assessment that she showed "poor judgement" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The comments come as newly released court documents reveal extensive email correspondence, adding pressure on the Norwegian monarchy during a period of significant personal and institutional challenges.

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Idorsia's Latin American Gambit: QUVIVIQ Deal with EMS Signals Strategic Shift Amid Pipeline Scrutiny

Idorsia's exclusive licensing agreement with EMS to commercialize insomnia drug QUVIVIQ across Latin America marks a key step in its global expansion. The deal, involving $20 million in milestones and royalties, arrives as long-term data for its Fabry disease candidate lucerastat puts the spotlight on the company's broader late-stage pipeline and persistent financial pressures.