Global links exposed: Latest revelations from Epstein files

The U.S. Department of Justice released the latest investigation files of the Jeffrey Epstein case on January 30. 

The new files total 3.5 million pages, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 related images mentioning high-level officials, multimillionaire entrepreneurs and loyal members.

Here are some latest developments after the release.

Poland launches probe

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Tuesday the launch of a team to investigate possible Polish links to the Epstein case.

The team will be led by Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek. He told a news conference that Epstein-related documents released by U.S. authorities included Polish names and references to Poland.

"We need to find out how deeply the Epstein affair extended into Poland, who may have been involved, whether Polish women were recruited, and whether those involved were adults or minors," Zurek said.

Zurek said Poland intends to seek access to as many documents as possible from the United States, while acknowledging that cooperation may be difficult.

"We know that if something does not concern them directly or affect U.S. security, the Americans are not eager to cooperate," he said.

UK police launch investigation into Mandelson

British police on Tuesday launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S., over alleged misconduct in public office, following claims that he leaked market-sensitive information to the late sex offender.

London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement that the investigation follows the receipt of reports alleging misconduct in public office, including a referral from the British government.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government handed material to the police to investigate whether Mandelson leaked information to Epstein during the financial crash.

Starmer told his ministers on Tuesday that Mandelson's alleged leaks to Epstein were "disgraceful." A few hours later, Mandelson said he would retire from parliament's upper house, the House of Lords.

Clintons to testify, contempt vote on hold

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will testify later this month in a congressional investigation into Epstein, Republican U.S. Representative James Comer said in a statement on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton will appear before the House Oversight Committee on February 26 and Bill Clinton will do so on February 27, said Comer, who chairs the committee. Both depositions will be transcribed and filmed.

The Clintons agreed to appear before the committee in person after the Republican-led House of Representatives planned a vote to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which could have led to criminal charges.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said plans for the contempt vote were being put on hold for the moment.

"Contempt is on pause to ensure that everybody goes through with their obligation," Johnson said. Asked whether the Clintons would be allowed to testify in public, Johnson said, "I have to talk to Chairman Comer about that. It's his operation."

Spokespeople for Bill and Hillary Clinton didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

Britain's ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home

The former prince now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has come under renewed pressure to explain his appearances in the files.

According to the report from BBC on Tuesday, Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a private royal estate in the east of England, as he faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to Epstein.

Andrew, 65, left Royal Lodge on Monday, according to the BBC.

He had been living at the property close to Windsor Castle with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for the past two decades, according to the broadcaster.

Andrew is living in a temporary home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the BBC reported. The Sun tabloid said he will eventually move into a permanent residence there, Marsh Farm, which is under renovation.

(With input from agencies)