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The tip that led to photo of Andrew leaving custody
There were potentially 20 or more police stations where the former prince could have been held at following his arrest.
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Eric Dane, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dead at 53
5:32 pm todayDane was best known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan aka McSteamy in Grey's Anatomy. He spoke about being diagnosed with ALS less than a year ago.
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'Extremely interesting and important': Trump orders release of files on UFOs, aliens
5:06 pm todayIn a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information.
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'Now he's sweating': How the British press reacted to Andrew's arrest
1:30 pm todayIt will be no surprise the King's brother, caught looking stunned as he left a police station, dominated front pages.
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North Korea's Kim opens 9th Party Congress citing economic achievements
5:31 pm todayIn his opening speech, Kim said the last five years had been "a proud period", citing North Korea's accomplishments in politics, economy, defence, culture and diplomacy.
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What legal protection does the royal family get?
1:05 pm todayA member of the British royal family has not been arrested since Charles I was taken prisoner for treason before being executed in 1649.
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How Tehran is preparing for possible US strike
3:08 pm todayIran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.
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We're about to find out how far one man, and the monarchy, can fall
3:30 pm todayAnalysis - There's an overwhelming sense that a 'never explain' policy is no longer palatable to the public.
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First senior UK royal arrested in centuries - here's what we know
3:30 pm todayExplainer: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has become the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested.
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US pays fraction of more than $6.7 billion owed to UN
1:46 pm todayIt comes as Trump hosted the first meeting of his "Board of Peace" initiative that experts say could undermine the United Nations.
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Former prince Andrew released after almost 10 hours in custody
1:05 pm todayThe former duke of york has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.
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'Big mistake': Trump accuses Obama of revealing classified information on aliens
11:48 am today"He's not supposed to be doing that," Trump told reporters.
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Roblox sued over child exploitation claim
1:58 pm todayIt is alleged the popular online platform exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators.
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Climber convicted over girlfriend's death near Austria's highest peak
12:26 pm todayThe case is unusual because while climbing accidents are common, prosecutions over them are rare, even in situations like this one where various mistakes were made.
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British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief
3:30 pm todaySome said the arrest of the former prince sent the right message that the royal family was not above the law.
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Trump's 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza
10:41 am todayTrump has promised US$10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for Gaza as he inaugurated his "Board of Peace".
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Giuffre's brother hopes arrest start of 'house of cards' collapsing
3:30 pm todayThe brother of one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers has welcomed the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the UK.
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Trump's dilemma on Iran
9:46 am todayAnalysis: It's been more than a month since US President Donald Trump declared a red line on Iran.
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Gaza deaths in war's first 15 months higher than reported, study says
The study found that women, children and the elderly comprised some 56.2 percent of violent deaths in Gaza during that period.
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Toy Story 5 trailer drops: Woody and Buzz are back to take on tech
11:04 am todayEight-year-old Bonnie is obsessed with her tablet. Jessie is worried she's "losing Bonnie to this device" and calls the team for help.
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British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years in jail
8:20 am todayThe couple, who were on an around-the-world motorcycle journey, have consistently denied Tehran's spying claims.
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As it happened: Former prince Andrew arrested by UK police over Epstein ties
3:30 pm todayPolice say no charges have been laid yet after releasing the former prince on his birthday, while Britain's royal family is in crisis. Audio
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew over misconduct relating to Epstein
The arrest of King Charles' younger brother, who is eighth in line to the throne, is unprecedented in modern times.
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New Mexico probes allegation of bodies buried near Epstein ranch
7:06 am todayThe redacted email said two foreign girls had been buried on Epstein's orders and that the two had died "by strangulation during rough, fetish sex."
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Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection
8:23 am todayYoon abruptly declared martial law in a televised address in December 2024.
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Four charged over gangland firebombings, shooting of ex Kiwi NRL star
11:17 am todayMatt Utai was shot leaving a home in Sydney in what police suspect was an attack targeting his son Iziah Utai.
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US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend
19 Feb 2026Though President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether he'll authorise such actions, sources say.
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Australian police now flying drones over NSW town
19 Feb 2026Authorities are moving to reassure the public that police drones will not be used for everyday surveillance.
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