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King Charles on Prince Andrew arrest: The law must now take its course

Britain's King Charles is "deeply concerned" by the news that former Prince Andrew has been arrested, the BBC reports.

Ex-Prince Andrew released after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Britain's former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released after being arrested on Thursday on suspicion of "misconduct in public office." Buckingham Palace says it is ready to assist police in the investigation.

New peace talks today - key questions in Ukraine-Russia negotiations

Ukraine and Russia continue peace negotiations, with U.S. mediation. No decisive compromises are in sight. Here are the key issues on the table.

First Eurovision Song Contest live tour postponed after planned summer stop at Avicii Arena

The first Eurovision Song Contest live tour was scheduled to visit ten countries, including a stop at the Avicii Arena this summer. Now the tour has been "postponed," according to the BBC.

Obama after Trump's monkey clip says there doesn't seem to be any shame

Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly commented on the racist video clip posted by the country's current president, Donald Trump, which depicted the former presidential couple as monkeys.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe

Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

New departure from Starmer's inner circle as Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald resigns

British Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald is leaving his post.

Ice hockey president: Russia is missing from the hockey family

An Olympic ice hockey tournament without Russia is not good for the hockey family, but Russia must not return until peace is reached in Ukraine, says the president of the international federation.

Trump's lawsuit against the BBC to go to court in February next year

U.S. President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the British public-service broadcaster the BBC will go to court in February next year, a U.S. judge has ruled.

Five children and a teacher shot dead in British Columbia school shooting

Canada is in mourning after a school shooting in British Columbia left five children and a teacher among the dead.

How Putin lures Africans to fight at the front in Ukraine

First, Russia recruited prisoners and minorities within the country. Then it added soldiers from Asian countries. Now it is tricking young men from African countries into becoming “cannon fodder” in Ukraine, several Kenyans told the AFP news agency. “Don’t try to escape, or we will shoot you,” the commanders told them, 28-year-old Victor says.

Epstein may have received secret files from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The scandal-plagued Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former British prince, may have provided potentially classified information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a trade envoy, according to documents from the Epstein investigation. The information is being investigated by British police - and Buckingham Palace says it is ready to assist the investigation.

Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns in Epstein scandal

The chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, is resigning as a direct result of scandals revealed in the Epstein files; the move could be a way to protect the prime minister.

Explosion during Friday prayers leaves bodies everywhere in Islamabad

At least 30 people have been killed in a powerful explosion in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, the Dawn newspaper reports. More than 150 people have been injured.

Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure, even within his own party, over his handling of the Epstein scandal in Britain. There are calls for his resignation, but he intends to remain in office.

Peter Mandelson leaves Labour and House of Lords after new Epstein files

Tony Blair's former running mate, Peter Mandelson, is leaving Labour and his seat in the British House of Lords - accused of leaking sensitive government information to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sarah Ferguson's charity Sarah's Trust closes for the foreseeable future after Epstein emails

Sarah Ferguson's charity Sarah's Trust has announced that it will close "for the foreseeable future."

First Gazans cross Rafah into Egypt

The first Palestinians have crossed the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt, several news agencies report. Three ambulances carrying injured people were the first to cross the border. "The sick and injured were immediately examined upon arrival to determine which hospitals they should be sent to," Egyptian authorities told AFP.

Kyiv residents flee their homes in search of warmth

Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have forced scores of residents to flee their homes in Kyiv. In the midst of a bitterly cold winter, they have lost electricity, heating and water. Many are fleeing to the countryside, where alternative heating sources are more common.

New allegations against Britain's ex-Prince Andrew in Jeffrey Epstein scandal

New allegations are now being made in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal against Britain's Prince Andrew. At the same time, a top Slovak politician has resigned after the new files were released.

Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify before US Congress about Epstein

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before the US Congress about his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

Nicki Minaj describes herself as Trump's biggest fan

Nicki Minaj describes herself as US President Donald Trump's biggest fan. "The hate motivates me to support him even more," she said at a press conference in Washington on Wednesday, the BBC reports.

Video shows Pretti in a fight, days before fatal shooting

A new video of what appears to be the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti has been released. It was recorded 11 days before federal Border Patrol officers killed him in Minneapolis - and in it, he appears to be in a scuffle with federal agents.

Harry Styles aims to break Wembley record with twelve concerts this summer