World
Analysis
Epstein fallout
‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest
The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.
- by David Crowe
Opinion & Perspectives
Women gave the monarchy decency. Has men’s indecency forever soiled the crown?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is not charged – or not yet – over his alleged sexual abuse. Let’s not forget the 1000-odd women who’ve claimed Jeffrey Epstein trafficked and abused them.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest
The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.
David Crowe
Europe correspondent
Will Andrew and Epstein finally bring down the monarchy?
It was Andrew’s access to foreign leaders and financiers, not the cries of alleged victims, that brought him to the attention of police.
Martin Ivens
Journalist and commentator
North America
‘I don’t know if they’re real’: Trump tells agencies to release files on aliens, UFOs
The directive came after the US leader accused Barack Obama of disclosing “classified information” when the former president recently suggested extraterrestrials existed.
- by Michelle L. Price
Horror allegation puts Epstein’s remote ranch back in focus
A ranch once owned by the sex offender is now in the sights of New Mexico’s Department of Justice after the latest batch of Epstein files revealed a shocking allegation.
- by Andrew Hay
Europe
Arrest another ugly chapter in royals running foul of law
- by Sarah Knapton and Cameron Henderson
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as it happened: Former prince released from custody after 11 hours amid Epstein scandal; King Charles, Trump, Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement
- by Josefine Ganko, Ellen Connolly, Daniel Lo Surdo and Isabel McMillan
Analysis
Epstein fallout
‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest
- by David Crowe
Asia
With swords and nunchucks, humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Super Bowl
The robots performed sophisticated fight sequences in close proximity to human child performers on China’s most-watched TV show.
- by Laurie Chen
Analysis
Drugs
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- by Zach Hope
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