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Can we go it alone on ditching Andrew? Yes, but here’s why we won’t
To remove the former Prince Andrew from the line of succession, Australia must wait for the United Kingdom to act first.
- by Anne Twomey
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Four years on, Ukraine is under more pressure than ever. So is Russia
The war of attrition appears almost certain to continue despite Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to sign away its territory in the hope of a lasting peace.
- by David Crowe
‘Gives me goosebumps’: Thousands flock to Assisi as St Francis’ bones go on display
The display caps an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirms the enduring appeal to Christians of venerating a saint’s relics.
- by Nicole Winfield and Gregorio Borgia
Prince William: I’m not calm enough right now to watch Hamnet
The prince shared his thoughts on the award-winning movie as he made his first joint appearance with the Princess of Wales since the arrest of his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
- by India McTaggart
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Why Harry and Meghan are staying quiet over Andrew’s arrest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opted not to add their voices to the many who seemingly feel obliged to chime in on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s cataclysmic arrest.
- by Victoria Ward
Germany joins growing ranks of countries considering social media bans
Germany’s ruling conservatives have passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s.
- by Andreas Rinke
Tourists love this European paradise, but locals fear for its future
Nestled between Sicily and North Africa, this small corner of Europe is tackling a host of problems that threaten its tranquil vibe.
- by David Crowe
Ex-PM Gordon Brown tells police to investigate Andrew’s use of jets and bases
The former British prime minister wrote to six police forces in Britain suggesting that civil servants be questioned about Mountbatten-Windsor’s time as a trade envoy.
- by Tony Diver and Janet Eastham
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Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King
UK police face the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork if they are to prove the former prince engaged in misconduct. This time Buckingham Palace can’t stand in the way.
- by David Crowe
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as it happened: Former prince returns to Sandringham estate after being in custody for 11 hours; police ask protection officers what they ‘saw or heard’
Follow for live updates as the fallout from the former prince’s arrest continues.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
UK signals plan to cut former prince Andrew from royal line of succession
Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will consider passing a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.
- by David Crowe