The arrest of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein has cast a shadow over the UK monarchy, with King Charles insisting the law must take its course and House Democrats viewing it as a step toward justice.

• King says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest — The Guardian -
• Live Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein Revelations — New York Times World -
• British Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties — New York Times World -

• Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy — New York Times World -
• Former Prince Andrew is the most senior British royal to have been arrested in modern times. — New York Times World -
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Complaint About Andrew’s Conduct Came From an Anti-Monarchy Group — New York Times World -
• How Has Sarah Ferguson, the Former Prince’s Ex-Wife, Responded to His Arrest? — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• King Charles Attends a Fashion Event — New York Times World -
• What to Know About Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest and His Ties to Epstein — New York Times World -
• The police are investigating former Prince Andrew amid reports that he may have shared confidential information with Epstein. — New York Times World -
• House Democrats view Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest as a step toward justice for the Epstein victims. — New York Times World -
• The investigation continues though former Prince Andrew is released from police custody. — New York Times World -
• What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson? — The Guardian -
• Here are the other British police departments looking into Epstein allegations. — New York Times World -
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on US law enforcement radar 15 years before UK arrest — The Guardian -
• In U.K. Police Detention Facilities, One-Person Cells and Simple Beds — New York Times World -
• The former prince gave a disastrous BBC interview in 2019. — New York Times World -
• A British police force that serves as royal protectors arrested a former prince. — New York Times World -
• No Playbook for the Arrest of the UK King’s Brother — New York Times World -
• Former Prince Andrew Is Accused of Misconduct in Public Office: What to Know — New York Times World -
• Who Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Former Prince Arrested in the Epstein Inquiry? — New York Times World -
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Links to Jeffrey Epstein: A Timeline — New York Times World -
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest: how the ‘most shocking’ day unfolded — The Guardian -
• Global Counsel calls in administrators, blaming Peter Mandelson ‘maelstrom’ — The Guardian -
• The response from the authorities to the Epstein files has been far more aggressive in Britain. — New York Times World -
• King Charles Issues Statement After Arrest of His Brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — New York Times World -
• The former prince has been living on King Charles III’s private Sandringham Estate. — New York Times World -
• The former Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles late last year. — New York Times World -
• Here’s what the police said about the arrest. — New York Times World -
• Former Prince Andrew’s Ties to Epstein Keep Spotlight on UK Prime Minister Starmer — New York Times World -
• Several members of the British elite have been named in the Epstein files. — New York Times World -
• Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham estate | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein — BBC World -
• Policy Flip-Flops Hurt the British Leader. Then Came a New Political Threat. — New York Times World -

President Trump issued a strong warning to Iran over a nuclear deal, intensifying a US military buildup in the Middle East, while his Board of Peace pledged Gaza relief and planned a military base there amid criticism of Israel's actions at the UN.

• Trump warns Iran ‘bad things’ will happen if they fail to make a ‘meaningful’ nuclear deal – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief — BBC World -
• Israel’s Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting — New York Times World -

• Iran deal prospects will be clear within 10 days, Trump says as military buildup grows — The Guardian -
• Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen' — BBC World -
• Trump Considers Building a Military Base in Gaza as Peace Plans Clash With Reality — New York Times World -
• US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran — BBC World -
• Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’ — The Guardian -
• Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump’s Board of Peace meets — The Guardian -
• US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender' — BBC World -
• Forget the Board of Peace, Trump may be closer than thought to attacking Iran — The Guardian -
• Where Things Stand on Witkoff and Kushner’s Negotiations Over Iran, Ukraine and Gaza — New York Times World -
• Trump officials plan to build 5,000-person military base in Gaza, files show — The Guardian -
• Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal — BBC World -
• Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal — BBC World -
• White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence — BBC World -
• US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say — The Guardian -
• White House says Trump wants diplomacy with Iran as US reportedly could be ready for military attack – as it happened — The Guardian -
• As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place — New York Times World -
• US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran — BBC World -
• US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran — BBC World -

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection via a failed 2024 martial law declaration, sparking dueling protests that highlight political rifts and echoing past trials of ousted leaders.

• South Korean Ex-Leader Is Sentenced to Life in Prison — New York Times World -
• Thirty years ago, the trial of another ousted leader gripped South Korea. — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

• Dueling Protests at South Korean Ex-Leader’s Sentencing Highlight Political Rift — New York Times World -
• Five former officials are convicted on charges related to Yoon’s martial law decree. — New York Times World -
• South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt — BBC World -
• South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt — BBC World -
• South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection — The Guardian -
• What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted Leader — New York Times World -
• Yoon’s martial law declaration failed, but his supporters stayed loyal. — New York Times World -
• Yoon’s jail cell is a world away from his presidential mansion. — New York Times World -

Keir Starmer appointed Antonia Romeo as Britain's first female Cabinet Secretary, as British manufacturing reported low orders and rising price pressure, while Reform UK's policies on Equalities Act and refugee schemes drew criticism, and councils called for means testing for special needs transport.

• Schools in England to get budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul — The Guardian -
• Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows ‘poor judgment’, say former colleagues — The Guardian -
• Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Britain’s first female cabinet secretary – UK politics live — The Guardian -

• Accenture ‘links staff promotions to use of AI tools’ — The Guardian -
• British manufacturing continues to face low orders and upward price pressure, says CBI — The Guardian -
• Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly — The Guardian -
• ‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns — The Guardian -
• Dual nationals could use expired UK passports to prove they are British, Home Office says — The Guardian -
• Reform-run council says free library scheme for refugees ‘is not value for money’ — The Guardian -
• Rights groups urge airlines to halt ‘one in, one out’ deportation flights — The Guardian -
• Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service — The Guardian -
• ‘We are the forgotten little town’: will disenchantment in Denton leave it ripe for Reform? — The Guardian -
• MPs in call to halt Drax’s £2m-a-day subsidy over sustainability doubts — The Guardian -
• Reform UK plan to rip up Equalities Act shocking and un-British, says Starmer — The Guardian -
• British Gas owner pauses share buyback as profits plummet — The Guardian -
• Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns — The Guardian -
• Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs — The Guardian -
• Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport — The Guardian -
• Home Office age assessment scheme endangers child refugees and must be scrapped, NGOs say — The Guardian -

A UN mission identified 'hallmarks of genocide' in the RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan, while reports detailed Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine and Palestinian journalists alleging torture in Israeli prisons.

• Assault on Sudanese City Bore ‘Hallmarks of Genocide,’ U.N. Finds — New York Times World -
• Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves. — New York Times World -
• RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds — The Guardian -

• Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says — BBC World -
• Russia ‘not ready for peace’ with ‘no tangible signs’ of serious engagement, EU says - Europe live — The Guardian -
• Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics — The Guardian -
• Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges — The Guardian -
• More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says — The Guardian -
• Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says — BBC World -
• Alleged Australian IS fighters transferred from Syria to Iraq where they could face death penalty — The Guardian -
• Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front — BBC World -
• Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel — BBC World -
• Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel — BBC World -

Deadly avalanches in California, one leading to eight skier deaths, prompted iPhone SOS rescues, as an Austrian man was found guilty in a mountain death, and a carbon monoxide leak killed 30 miners in Nigeria.

• Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike — New York Times World -
• Man allegedly assaulted by Shia LaBeouf in New Orleans wants to see hate crime charges — The Guardian -
• More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches? — BBC World -

• Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help — The Guardian -
• Avalanche risks remain high in California after deaths of skiers — The Guardian -
• Man arrested after two teenagers found dead at Yorkshire holiday park — The Guardian -
• Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing — The Guardian -
• Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche — BBC World -
• Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche — BBC World -
• Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico — BBC World -
• Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say — BBC World -
• Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico — BBC World -
• JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic — The Guardian -
• Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died — The Guardian -
• Man dies and boy in critical condition after stabbing at skate park in Northampton — The Guardian -

The Trump administration faced legal action over ICE's detention of veterans and refugees, issued an order protecting a weedkiller, and saw a robotaxi expansion proposal withdrawn in New York, while a CDC vaccine panel meeting was postponed and a US website for internet freedom launched.

• Army veteran sues federal government after ICE detains him for three days — The Guardian -
• Large Trump banner hung at justice department headquarters — The Guardian -
• New York governor pulls robotaxi expansion proposal for cities outside Big Apple — The Guardian -

• CDC vaccine panel meeting postponed amid RFK Jr bid to reshape policy — The Guardian -
• Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits — The Guardian -
• US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content — The Guardian -
• White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’ — The Guardian -
• Experts warn NIH director now leading CDC will push ‘RFK Jr’s agenda’ — The Guardian -
• Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech — New York Times World -
• Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle — The Guardian -
• US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men — The Guardian -

Police searches continue for a missing 85-year-old and in a kidnapping case in NSW, as Tim Wilson's RBA comments stirred economic debate, and the NSW mental health system faced scrutiny after escaped patients caused tragedies.

• Australia news live: NSW police find signs of missing 85-year-old at ‘suspicious house’ but hopes of finding him alive are fading — The Guardian -
• Police raid property on outskirts of Sydney linked to kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian — The Guardian -
• Is Tim Wilson an ‘inflation nutter’? Why the new shadow treasurer’s RBA comments are making waves — The Guardian -

• Nearly 20% fewer lower socioeconomic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job-ready scheme — The Guardian -
• ‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say — The Guardian -
• Coles admits in court to strong-arming supplier amid ‘Down Down’ campaign – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Tim Wilson walks back suggestion Liberals would rethink RBA full employment mandate — The Guardian -
• Sydney businessman falsely claimed security advice given to Chinese spies came from Kevin Rudd, court hears — The Guardian -
• Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail — The Guardian -
• KPMG asks Sydney writers’ festival to delete its name from website after Randa Abdel-Fattah confirmed as speaker — The Guardian -

England announced plans to facilitate deer shooting to protect woodlands, New Zealand crowned the Avatar moth as bug of the year, and researchers spotted a rare sleeper shark in Antarctica, while Wellington faced a sewage catastrophe.

• Deer shooting to be facilitated in England to protect woodlands — The Guardian -
• An Antarctic Voyage — New York Times World -
• On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines — New York Times World -

• New Zealand bug of the year: moth named Avatar after mining threat crowned winner — The Guardian -
• A Rare Glimpse of a Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Waters — New York Times World -
• Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean — The Guardian -

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in figure skating, a lonely baby monkey captivated hearts, and Thai police famously used lion dancers to catch a thief, showcasing diverse global human and animal interest stories.

• A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends — New York Times World -
• Alysa Liu Is Skating Again, Her Way This Time — New York Times World -
• Alysa Liu’s comeback ends in gold. — New York Times World -

• Salman Rushdie among 170 figures to sign open letter over Barbican arts lead departure — The Guardian -
• These Olympians Excel on Two Types of Tracks — New York Times World -
• Italian broadcaster’s sports chief resigns after gaffe-strewn Olympic commentary — The Guardian -
• Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty for series seven — The Guardian -
• Horse meat set to be banned in Italy amid draft equine bill — The Guardian -
• Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegated — BBC World -
• Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief — The Guardian -
• Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition — BBC World -
• Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival — BBC World -
• Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report — BBC World -
• Year of the fire horse - explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity — The Guardian -
• The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms — BBC World -
• How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables — BBC World -

Peru elected an interim president who defended child marriage, a French prosecutor sought murder charges in a far-right activist's death, and British citizens were sentenced to 10 years in Iranian prisons on espionage charges.

• French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist — The Guardian -
• British woman jailed for 10 years in Iran describes ‘endurance test’ of detention — The Guardian -
• British Couple Held in Iran Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Family Says — New York Times World -

• Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president — The Guardian -
• Airbus suggests split solution for Europe’s faltering fighter jet programme — The Guardian -
• Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders — BBC World -
• University of British Columbia Professors Sue School Over Political Correctness — New York Times World -
• Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left — BBC World -
• The Country Betting on Immigrants — New York Times World -
• US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’ — The Guardian -