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25Feb/26

The Documentary the DOJ Hopes You Never Stream: Unmasking the Evidence American Media Ignored

February 25, 2026PoliticsAmerican people of German descent, Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Barbara Pilling, Donald Trump, Donald Trump controversies, Epstein, Epstein files, James Talarico, January 6 United States Capitol attack, Panorama, Personal and business legal affairs of Donald Trump, Relationship of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, Stephen Colbert, The Trump Organization, Time Person of the Year, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Borowitz Report details allegations of sexual misconduct by Donald Trump involving teenagers and children, referencing claims found within the Epstein files and a 2018 BBC Panorama documentary. The author asserts that the Department of Justice has attempted to suppress evidence, such as withholding interviews with a woman who alleged Trump abused her when she was 13. The BBC documentary, which has never aired in the US, features on-camera testimonies from women who encountered Trump as teen models, including Barbara Pilling. It also highlights instances where Trump bragged about invading pageant dressing rooms to ogle naked girls, including contestants as young as 15 at the Miss Teen USA pageant. Asserting that the FCC is aligned with Trump, the author urges readers to bypass traditional broadcasting by sharing the documentary clips online. Continue reading →

25Feb/26

New UK ETA Scheme Grounds Dual British Nationals Traveling on Foreign Passports

February 25, 2026TravelBritish passport, Canadian passport, Electronic visa, Identity document, International relations, Ireland, Irish passport, Multiple citizenship, Northern Ireland, Passports, Pet passport, Travel document, Travel visa, United Kingdom, Visasadmin

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — As of February 25, 2026, the UK has fully implemented strict pre-departure checks under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. Because British citizens are legally ineligible to apply for an ETA, dual nationals can no longer use their non-British passports to board flights, ferries, or trains bound for the UK.

When attempting to check in with a foreign passport, the airline’s system will flag the traveler as “not cleared to fly”. Facing fines of up to £10,000 per passenger for non-compliance, carriers are strictly denying boarding to individuals who lack valid proof of their Right of Abode.

To travel to the UK, dual citizens—including children born abroad—must now present one of the following: a valid British passport, an Irish passport, or a Certificate of Entitlement (CoE). The CoE, which costs £589, is transitioning to a digital eVisa format linked to a UKVI account. In limited circumstances, carriers may use their discretion to accept British passports that expired after 1989, or stranded travelers may need to apply for an Emergency Travel Document to return home.

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23Feb/26

Following the Money: The Unraveling of Jeffrey Epstein’s Elite Enablers

February 23, 2026LegalAbby Wambach, Ahmed bin Sulayem, Andrew Mountbatten-, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Apollo Global Management, Brad Karp, Casey Wasserman, Chappell Roan, Child sexual abuse in the United States, Columbia, David Gelernter, Donald Trump, DP World, Epstein files, Francine LeFrak, Ghislaine Maxwell, Goldman Sachs, Harry Beller, Howard Lutnick, Hyatt Hotels, Jagland, Jeffrey Epstein, Joanna Rubinstein, John Duffy, JPMorgan Chase, Kathryn Kathy Ruemmler, Kathryn Ruemmler, Larry Summers, Larry Summers Summers, Lawrence Delson, Leon Black, Leon Botstein, Letty Moss-Salentijn, Mark Landon, Mark Tramo, Mary Erdoes, Mona Juul, Morgan McSweeney, Norway, Pam Bondi, Pam Bondi Wyden, PAUL , WEISS, Peter Attia, Peter Mandelson, Record sealing, Relationship of Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein, Relationship of Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, Ron Wyden, Scott Bessent, Scott Bessent Wyden, Steve Tisch, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Sweden, Terje Rød-Larsen, Terje-Larsen, Thomas Magnani, Thomas Pritzker, Thorbjørn Jagland, United Kingdom, United States, Weiss, Windsoradmin

23 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — The provided sources detail the immense global fallout following a massive 2026 Department of Justice document release concerning deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Government investigations and news reports highlight how JPMorgan Chase executives reportedly ignored internal alarms to facilitate Epstein’s financial activities for nearly two decades. The materials reveal a vast network of enablers, leading to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the resignations of prominent figures like Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler and UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson. Academic institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and UCLA are also facing internal reckonings as files expose deep ties between Epstein and various professors or donors. While the FBI maintains there is no evidence of a specific “client list” or blackmail, the documents have sparked a wave of accountability across global politics, finance, and elite social circles. Ultimately, the sources illustrate a systemic failure of high-level oversight that allowed Epstein to maintain influence long after his initial criminal convictions. Continue reading →

23Feb/26

The Reckoning of Peter Mandelson: Criminal Arrest, Institutional Fallout, and Political Crisis

February 23, 2026Politics.google, Alistair Darling, Centrism in the United Kingdom, Child sexual abuse in the United States, Chris Wormald, Epstein files, Ghislaine Maxwell, Gordon Brown, Jamie Dimon, Jeffrey Epstein, John Pond, JPMorgan, Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, London, Mandelson, May, Morgan McSweeney, New Labour, Palantir, Peter Mandelson, Premiership of Keir Starmer, Relationship of Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, The Deal, Tim Allan, u.s. department of justice, United Kingdom, United States, Wes Streetingadmin

Criminal Investigation and Arrest Following the damning revelations in the unsealed US Department of Justice files, the Metropolitan Police launched a formal investigation into Mandelson for misconduct in public office—a serious common law offense carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. On February 6, 2026, detectives executed search warrants at his properties in Camden (London) and Wiltshire, seizing electronic devices and documents. This evidence-gathering culminated on February 23, 2026, when Mandelson was formally arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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23Feb/26

The Invisible Disaster: AI Replacement Dysfunction and Worker Anxiety

February 23, 2026HealthcareAbnormal psychology, AI boom, AI slop, Anxiety, Artificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Chile, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data science, dopamine, Estonia, Japan, Joseph Thornton, Latvia, Lithuania, Mental disorder, Psychiatric assessment, Psychopathology, Robert Solow, Singapore, Stephanie McNamara, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

23 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Researchers have identified a burgeoning psychological crisis labeled AI replacement dysfunction (AIRD), which stems from the pervasive fear of professional obsolescence. This condition manifests as a specific cluster of symptoms including insomnia, paranoia, and a loss of identity triggered by the constant threat of automated labor. While not yet an official medical diagnosis, experts argue that the existential anxiety caused by industry leaders predicting massive job losses constitutes an “invisible disaster.” Evidence suggests that high-profile layoffs at major tech firms are already validating these fears and negatively impacting employee mental health. To address this, the authors advocate for specialized clinical screening to distinguish technology-related distress from traditional psychiatric disorders. Ultimately, the source emphasizes that the societal shift toward AI requires new community and medical frameworks to support a vulnerable workforce. Continue reading →

19Feb/26

“Nobody Above the Law”: Andrew Arrested for Misconduct and Mandelson Investigated Following Major Epstein File Release

February 19, 2026CrimeAdrian Gleave, Afghanistan, Andrew Albert Christian Edward, Andrew Mountbatten-, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Banque Havilland, Charles III, Charlotte Briggs, Child sexual abuse in the United States, Emma Gruenbaum, Jeffrey Epstein, Jonathan Rowland, Keir Starmer, Mountbatten family, Mountbatten-Windsor, Nebahat, Paul Page, Selman Turk, Singapore, Stephen Parkinson, Tarek Kaituni, U.S. Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Virginia Giuffre, William, Yorkadmin

The Fall of the Spare: 5 Most Shocking Revelations from the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Files

Feb 19, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) was arrested by Thames Valley Police at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate. He was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a common law offense that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. This marks the first arrest of a senior royal since King Charles I in 1647. The arrest follows a “thorough assessment” of evidence revealing that, during his tenure as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment (2001–2011), Andrew allegedly abused his position to share confidential government information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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19Feb/26

Green Gold and Grey Zones: Africa’s Uneven Pivot from Prohibition to Industrial Powerhouse

February 19, 2026EconomyAccenture, Australia, Biopiracy, Bioplastic, Cannabis, Cape Town, Czech Republic, Entheogens, Euphoriants, France, Germany, Hemp, Herbs, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Medicinal plants, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Telkom, United Kingdom, Zimbabweadmin

Africa’s Billion-Rand Botanical Blueprint: Bridging Ancient Ethnobotany and the Industrial Hemp Revolution

Feb 17, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The African cannabis landscape is undergoing a historic structural transformation, shifting from a century of colonial-era prohibition toward a sophisticated, multi-tiered regulatory environment driven by economic necessity and industrial innovation. As of 2025/2026, the continent is positioning itself as a critical supplier to the global legal market—projected to reach $50 billion by 2027—while grappling with significant internal challenges regarding social equity and regulatory coherence. Continue reading →

18Feb/26

“Perception of Bias”: Judge Rules Police Transparency Must Outweigh Masonic Secrecy

February 18, 2026CrimeAnglo-American Freemasonry, Baroness Nuala, Chamberlain, Daniel Morgan, Derek Treadaway, Freemasonry, Grand Lodge, Masonic bodies, Masonic organizations, Sampson, the crown prosecution service, Ugle, United Grand Lodge of England, United Kingdom, Western esotericismadmin

From Secret Oaths to Public Trust: A Historical Review of Masonic Influence and British Justice

Feb 18, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — On February 17, 2026, the High Court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and other Masonic bodies against the Metropolitan Police Service. The court upheld the force’s new policy requiring all officers and staff to declare membership in “hierarchical” and “confidential” organizations, specifically Freemasonry
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13Feb/26

“United in Flux: Ratcliffe Backlash, Carrick’s Return, and a Vision for Regeneration”

February 13, 2026FootballAndy Burnham, Barcelona, Coe, Glazer, Ineos, Jason Wilcox, Jim Ratcliffe, Knights Bachelor, Manchester, Manchester United F.C., Manchester United Supporters' Trust, Marc Skinner, Marcus Rashford, Michael Carrick, Omar Berrada, Rene Meulensteen, Ruben Amorim, Stretford, United Kingdomadmin

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Ownership and Reputation Crisis Manchester United is navigating a period of significant off-pitch turbulence following controversial comments made by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding immigration in the UK. His remarks sparked a fierce backlash from fan groups—including the Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club and the Stretford Sikhs—and drew condemnation from local politicians like Mayor Andy Burnham. The club took the unusual step of releasing a statement to distance itself from Ratcliffe’s views, emphasizing its commitment to the “All Red All Equal” campaign and reaffirming Manchester as an inclusive city. While Ratcliffe issued an apology, critics viewed it as half-hearted. Continue reading →

10Feb/26

From Royal Courts to Fashion Diplomacy: How the Siziba and Musisi Became Zambia’s National Pride

February 10, 2026FashionBantu peoples, Dress reform, Edward, Edward VII, Ethnic groups in Botswana, Ethnic groups in Namibia, Ethnic groups in Zambia, Ghana, John Mahama, Kuomboka, Lewanika, London, Lozi Kingdom, Lozi people, Musisi, Skirt, United Kingdom, Victorian fashion, Zambiaadmin

The Erotics of the Knee and the Victorian King: Decolonizing Zambia’s “Bird-Like” Silhouette

10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — In the heart of Southern Africa, the visual landscape is a moving gallery of saturated color and structural complexity. To the casual observer, the vibrant fabrics draped across shoulders or swaying in the heat of the Bulozi Plain are simply striking textiles. However, through a cultural lens, the Chitenge and the traditional Lozi attire are much more: they are “living monuments.” In Zambia, clothing is a sophisticated system of social signifiers that unifies the Lozi—a people composed of 38 distinct ethnic groups—into a singular national identity. From the “sartorial engineering” of the heavy skirts to the global journey of the wax prints, Zambian fashion narrating a story of indigenous resilience, colonial appropriation, and a confident modern renaissance.

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