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UK police search property as royals reel from Andrew's arrest

"It's a hugely significant moment for the British monarchy," royal expert Ed Owens told AFP.
By AFP 2026-02-20 16:35:13
UK police arrest former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct, over alleged sharing of information with Jeffrey Epstein while he was Trade envoy.
By AFP 2026-02-19 13:50:28
The trial marked the first time the multibillionaire addressed the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury and under oath.
By AFP 2026-02-19 11:27:21
"This, together with forcible transfers, which appear to aim at a permanent displacement, raise concerns over ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank."
By AFP 2026-02-19 11:16:48
Israel announced that it will cap the number of Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem at 10,000.
By AFP 2026-02-18 16:57:12
Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while ruling out an "amnesty".
By AFP 2026-02-18 16:43:05
On Monday, the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, also launched exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a challenge to US naval forces deployed in the region.
By AFP 2026-02-18 12:59:48
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos, was impeached last year only to see the Supreme Court throw the case out.
By AFP 2026-02-18 09:18:10
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end conflict.
By AFP 2026-02-18 08:56:41
Iran and the United States began fresh talks as Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.
By AFP 2026-02-17 16:02:12
The death of US actor James Van Der Beek was just the latest reminder that colorectal cancer has been surging among people under 50 in recent years and no one knows why.
By AFP 2026-02-17 10:13:41
Elon Musk-owned social network X was failing to show posts to users in many countries Monday, monitors said, the latest in a series of interruptions.
By AFP 2026-02-16 17:58:54