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Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arriving in London amid investigation over Epstein-related revelations

Former UK Ambassador Arrested After Epstein Revelations Spark Political Storm

Misconduct probe into Peter Mandelson intensifies scrutiny of elite networks, accountability, and public office ethics The arrest of former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has sent shockwaves through UK politics, reopening difficult questions about accountability at the highest levels of public office and the lingering fallout from revelations linked to the late […]

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British royal riding near Windsor amid investigation

British Royal Arrested Over Alleged Misconduct Linked to Epstein: A Legal, Political, and Institutional Reckoning

The unprecedented detention of King Charles’ brother intensifies scrutiny of accountability, governance ethics, and the monarchy’s modern role. The arrest of a senior member of Britain’s royal family over alleged misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein marks a watershed moment for the United Kingdom’s constitutional culture. Never in modern times has a royal

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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators leave Geneva hotel after peace talks end

Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks in Geneva End Without Breakthrough as Trust Deficit Widens

Kyiv accuses Moscow of stalling while US pressure grows, European allies seek a larger role, and markets react to the lack of progress. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough, underscoring the widening trust deficit between the two sides as the war enters its fifth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at an international security conference

Nordic Leaders Call for Long-Range Strike Capability for Ukraine as War Enters a More Dangerous Phase

Denmark and Finland urge allies to lift limits on deep-strike weapons, while Moscow warns of “overwhelming” retaliation and wider escalation. As the war in Ukraine grinds into another year of high-intensity conflict, senior leaders from Northern Europe are pressing Western allies to remove restrictions on long-range weapons that would allow Kyiv to strike deep into

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Portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

UK and European Allies Accuse Moscow of Poisoning Alexei Navalny With Rare Neurotoxin

Two years after Navalny’s death in custody, Western governments cite forensic findings pointing to a dart frog–derived toxin, reigniting calls for accountability and tougher sanctions. Two years after the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote penal colony, the case has re-entered the global spotlight. The United Kingdom, joined by several

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Proton-M rocket launching Elektro-L No.5 weather satellite from Baikonur Cosmodrome

Russia Launches Proton-M Rocket Carrying Next-Generation Weather Satellite Elektro-L No.5

Roscosmos successfully places advanced meteorological satellite into geostationary orbit, strengthening weather forecasting, aviation safety, and Earth monitoring capabilities. Russia has successfully launched its heavy-lift Proton-M rocket carrying the advanced Elektro-L No.5 meteorological satellite into space, marking another significant milestone for the country’s space and Earth-observation program. The launch took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in

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Opening ceremony of Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics with dual cauldrons lit in Milan and Cortina

Milano–Cortina Winter Games Open Amid Applause, Protests, and Calls for Unity

Italy’s grand Olympic opening blends culture and spectacle as geopolitical tensions ripple through the crowd A Spectacle Framed by a Fractured World The opening ceremony of the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics was designed as a celebration of harmony—an artistic fusion of Italy’s urban dynamism and alpine heritage. Held across Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium and the

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French navy intercepting tanker suspected of carrying Russian oil under false flag

EU Unveils Sweeping Crackdown on Russian Oil Exports, Targeting Shipping and Services

Brussels moves to choke off Moscow’s maritime crude trade with broad service bans, expanded ‘shadow fleet’ listings, and tighter anti-circumvention tools Europe Raises the Stakes on Russia’s Energy Revenues The European Union has proposed its most far-reaching sanctions package to date against Russia’s energy exports, aiming to disrupt the maritime services that underpin Moscow’s seaborne

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Prince Andrew during a public appearance as new Epstein-related allegation emerges

Second Epstein Survivor Alleges She Was Sent to UK for Sexual Encounter With Prince Andrew, Lawyer Says

A new allegation emerges from an Epstein survivor claiming she was flown to Britain for a sexual encounter at a royal residence, intensifying scrutiny of Prince Andrew and the monarchy’s response. A Fresh Allegation Rekindles Global Attention More than a decade after Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network first became the subject of criminal investigations, a second

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Donald Trump speaking at the White House as Ukraine faces extreme winter temperatures

Trump Says Putin Agreed to Pause Attacks During Ukraine’s Deep Freeze, as Energy Truce Remains Unclear

The US president claims Russia has temporarily halted strikes on Ukrainian cities amid extreme cold, but the Kremlin has not confirmed any formal “energy ceasefire.” A Cold-Weather Pause Amid a Hot War As Ukraine braces for some of the coldest temperatures of the winter, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia agreed to temporarily

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