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Epstein Files Set Off Political Storm in Norway, Prompt Resignations at Goldman Sachs & DP World

HeadlineFeb 13, 2026

In more fallout from the Epstein Files, Kathryn Ruemmler abruptly resigned as the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs on Thursday, after newly released files showed she offered Epstein advice on how to respond to sex crimes charges and addressed him as “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.”

In Norway, police have charged former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland with “gross corruption” over his close ties to Epstein, after the Council of Europe lifted the diplomatic immunity that came with his former post. Investigators are probing whether Jagland received gifts, travel and loans from Epstein. Meanwhile, there’s a growing debate in Norway over whether Crown Princess Mette-Marit should be eligible to become queen, after newly released files revealed her extensive, warm ties with Epstein.

In Dubai, the multinational logistics company DP World has fired its CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, one of the UAE’s most powerful figures. Emails show Sulayem traded messages about business and pleasure with Epstein for decades. Lawmakers who were granted access to unredacted Epstein files this week cited one memo in which Epstein stated to Sulayem, “I loved the torture video.”

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