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What to Know About Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest

The British police on Thursday evening released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, after taking him into custody for several hours, intensifying a long-running crisis for the monarchy over his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran

The buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Trump has the option to take military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said, leaving the White House with high-stakes choices about diplomacy or war.

Dueling Protests at South Korean Ex-Leader’s Sentencing Highlight Political Rift

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of masterminding an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024.

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