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A timeline of British royal sagas and scandals down the decades
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Epstein scandal.
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Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote
Thailand’s traditional centres of political patronage, the ‘Baan Yai’ (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
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Pam Bondi Epstein hearing: Key takeaways
Bondi clashed with Democrat representatives Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu during her Epstein files hearing.
Antigovernment protests in Albania turn violent, at least 13 arrested
Police use force against protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, amid calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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Watchdog warns against worsening corruption in democracies around the world
Transparency International says the average global score in its report is at its lowest level in more than a decade.
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Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know
Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country’s crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
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How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government
PM knew of Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US.
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Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s income
An Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.
Published On 4 Feb 2026
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case
Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee’s husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.
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Aftermath of deadly train collision in southern Spain
Video shows the aftermath of a fatal rail accident in southern Spain, where a high-speed train derailed.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
