After the U.S. Department of Justice said in July that an exhaustive review of the Jeffrey Epstein files found no basis to charge additional individuals, Congress mandated the release of millions more documents, prompting investigations overseas. In the U.K., Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, while authorities are also investigating Peter Mandelson. Norway charged former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland with … Continue reading Europe Is Finding Plenty to Investigate in the Epstein Files

Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said the arrest was part of an ongoing assessment into claims that he shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy. Officers searched properties in Norfolk and Berkshire, including residences on royal … Continue reading Prince Andrew arrested over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in Epstein files

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses destroyed over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking one of the largest such attacks this year. Most drones were downed over the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Crimea, and the Krasnodar region, causing minor injuries to a 9-year-old boy and damage to homes, vehicles, and gas pipelines. In Krasnodar, Ukrainian strikes sparked a fire at the Ilsky Oil … Continue reading Russian Military Reports Largest Wave of Ukrainian Drone Attacks Since Early January

The government of Gabon has ordered an immediate and indefinite block on social media platforms, citing the spread of false information, defamation, and data protection concerns. Residents of the capital, Libreville, reported that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok were inaccessible, though messaging apps like WhatsApp continued to function. The move comes amid growing protests over the rising cost of living and low wages in the oil-rich … Continue reading Gabon blocks social media after protests and strikes

British police have expanded their review of Jeffrey Epstein’s links to the UK, confirming for the first time they are assessing claims that he used private flights into British airports to traffic women. The move follows comments by former prime minister Gordon Brown, who cited newly released U.S. files alleging Epstein flew women into Stansted Airport. Four forces — including Essex Police, Thames Valley Police, … Continue reading British Police investigating claims that Epstein trafficked women through UK airports

French authorities arrested nine suspects in connection with the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon. Prosecutor Thierry Dran said six suspects are believed to have taken part in the beating, while three allegedly assisted them. The attack occurred on the sidelines of a far-right protest against a left-wing politician, and video footage aired by TF1 showed multiple people assaulting victims with what witnesses … Continue reading France arrests nine in right-wing activist’s death

Drivers in Cuba are facing waits of weeks or even months to refuel as worsening fuel shortages grip the island. The government now requires motorists to use a state-run app called Ticket to schedule gas station appointments, but many report thousands of bookings ahead of them. Subsidized fuel sales in local currency have been halted, with gasoline now sold only in U.S. dollars at $1.30 … Continue reading Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasolin