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Andrew photographed, Iran deadline, Gaza rebuild and aliens

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor is photographed slumped in the back of a car after police release him under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Iran faces a deadline from U.S. President Donald Trump to strike a nuclear deal. Trump’s new Boar ...  Show more

Police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew

King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Several backcountry skiers have been confirmed killed in Tuesday’s avalanche in Ca ...  Show more

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