British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday, February 8, 2026, over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S., due to Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, investigations continue into a devastating train accident in Spain, and U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn is in stable condition after a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Department of Justice also released over 3 million files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, raising questions about accountability.
Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's chief of staff, stepped down after taking responsibility for advising the Prime Minister to appoint Mandelson, 72, to the prominent diplomatic post in 2024, according to The Associated Press. The decision sparked controversy due to Mandelson's past associations with Epstein.
In Spain, authorities are still investigating a major train accident that occurred over a week prior, with many questions remaining unanswered. Survivors are struggling to move on, according to NPR Politics.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill race. Vonn is currently in stable condition, according to NPR News. The crash occurred at the site of many cherished memories for the decorated skier, who was aiming for the 2026 games.
The Department of Justice's release of over 3 million files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has been chaotic, according to Vox. Many documents were heavily redacted, and some appeared to expose victims' personal information. Officials have stated that this is the full set of materials that will be made public, and additional criminal charges are unlikely. The release has prompted questions about accountability.
In other news, oil and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies are reporting to government regulators, according to Nature News.
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