Police in Britain have arrested Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to alleged contacts with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports citing law-enforcement sources. News agencies including Reuters and entertainment outlet Deadline said the arrest took place on 19 February. Investigators are examining claims that the duke shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy. Authorities have not announced formal charges. Officials said the arrest forms part of an ongoing inquiry and stressed that inquiries are continuing. The development follows years of scrutiny over the duke’s past ties to Epstein. The…
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A wedding shown during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 2026 half-time show was not staged, organisers have confirmed. The couple were legally married live on stage during the performance at Levi’s Stadium. About five minutes into the 13-minute show, the ceremony unfolded in front of thousands in the stadium and millions watching worldwide. An officiant pronounced the couple husband and wife as they stood dressed in white, before they sealed the moment with a kiss. Dancers and musicians surrounded them, smiling and applauding as the scene played out. Moments later, the newlyweds stepped aside to reveal Lady Gaga and Los Sobrinos,…
Sir Keir Starmer has been given two clear political deadlines after surviving a day of internal Labour attacks and Cabinet tension, with allies warning his leadership could still unravel if election results turn against him. The Prime Minister came through Monday’s turmoil after senior party figures openly questioned his position, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who publicly called on him to resign. The demand failed to gain traction among Labour MPs, many of whom later rallied behind Starmer at a closed-door meeting in Westminster. Starmer told MPs he was “not prepared to walk away” and received what one attendee…
Will Lewis has stepped down as chief executive and publisher of The Washington Post, ending a turbulent tenure marked by deep newsroom cuts, staff unrest and questions over leadership direction. The company announced his departure on Saturday, just days after it cut about 30 per cent of its workforce, including more than 300 journalists. Jeff D’Onofrio, the newspaper’s chief financial officer, has been named interim chief executive. In a brief statement, Lewis said he took the decision “to ensure the sustainable future of The Post”. His farewell message thanked the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, but made no reference to staff…
The Nigerian Army Finance Corps has held a valedictory parade in Lagos to honour 10 senior officers who recently retired from service. The ceremony took place on Friday at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground in Apapa, according to a statement released on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division. Those honoured included Major Generals KI Yusuf, AA Fayemiwo, J Mohammed, RN Ochei, MO Ihanuwaze, M Galadima and SA Gumel, alongside Brigadier Generals EA Obona, AS Maikano and MK Baba-Mallam. Major General Kamal Ishola Yusuf (retd.), who served as Special…
The United States has condemned the deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, as uncertainty continues over the number of people killed. Nigeria’s police have said 75 people were confirmed dead following the assault on Woro and Nuku communities. Local accounts and international observers, however, say the figure could be much higher. In a statement posted on X on Friday, the US Mission in Nigeria described the attack as horrific and said more than 160 people were feared dead, with many residents still missing. “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara State, which…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered the release of government files linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s US ambassador, as pressure mounts over the former minister’s past links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows plans by Conservatives to force publication of the records through a Commons motion. Rather than face a divisive vote, the prime minister directed officials to publish emails, documents and messages, excluding material judged to risk national security or harm diplomatic relations. Ministers said the aim was transparency without releasing every internal communication. A government amendment to the Conservative motion…
The documentary Melania, released on January 30, 2026, has recorded a strong opening at the box office, drawing large conservative audiences despite heavy criticism from mainstream film reviewers. Conservative media outlets say the film earned about $8 million in its opening weekend, making it the biggest documentary debut in more than a decade. Fox News described the performance as unexpected for the genre, given the polarised political climate. Breitbart also highlighted the figures, with contributor John Nolte saying the film had exposed a wide gap between critics and audiences. He said the strong turnout showed that elite reviews no longer…
A vast new release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has shed fresh light on his communications with senior political figures and billionaires in the months and years before his death. The US Justice Department on Friday disclosed more than three million pages of records, alongside thousands of photos and videos, under a law passed by Congress. By Friday evening, more than 600,000 documents were published online, with millions more still under review. Democrats criticised the pace and scale of the release. Early examination of the material by journalists shows Epstein maintained contact with powerful figures long after his…
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown liquid during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday after an audience member sprayed her with a substance using a syringe, police said. Omar was not injured and continued speaking despite the incident. She later said the attack would not intimidate her. “I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don’t let bullies win,” she wrote on X. Minneapolis police said the suspect, 55-year-old Anthony James Kazmierczak, was arrested at the scene and charged with third-degree assault. He remains…
The Presidency has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is in good health and continuing his state visit to Türkiye as scheduled, following a brief stumble during a ceremonial reception in Ankara on Tuesday. The clarification came from the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, who said the incident did not affect the programme of events. According to him, Tinubu moved directly from the welcome ceremony to planned bilateral talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and senior officials. “President Tinubu, after a stately welcome ceremony in Ankara, proceeded to scheduled bilateral meetings with the President…
Former UK foreign secretary and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said Donald Trump treats European leaders with contempt because he views them as weak, arguing that only stronger defence capabilities will change that perception. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Hunt said the US president’s approach to Europe reflects a belief that the continent cannot adequately defend itself. He warned that without a serious investment in defence, European leaders would continue to be sidelined. “The reason that Trump treats European leaders like this is because he thinks they’re weak,” Hunt said. “If we want that to stop happening, there’s only…
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday, triggering clashes with protesters and sharp criticism from Minnesota officials who have called for an end to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in the state. Police chief Brian O’Hara said the man, identified by investigators as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, was a Minneapolis resident, a US citizen and had no criminal record. Videos reviewed by The Fellow Press contradict claims by Homeland Security officials that he approached Border Patrol agents with a handgun and intent to attack them. Footage shows he was holding a mobile phone when agents…
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison over crimes linked to his failed declaration of martial law and its aftermath. The ruling, delivered on Friday by the Central District Court in Seoul, marks the first conviction in a series of cases facing the disgraced former leader, who was removed from office after the crisis rocked the country late last year. Yoon briefly imposed martial law on 3 December 2024, a move that triggered mass street protests and a tense confrontation in parliament. The order was swiftly overturned, but the episode plunged…
Nigeria has stepped up a high-stakes lobbying campaign in Washington, dramatically outspending Biafran secessionist groups as both sides seek to influence the administration of President Donald Trump over claims of a Christian genocide. According to the UK-based publication Africa Confidential, President Bola Tinubu’s government and its allies have signed a $750,000-a-month lobbying contract with the Republican-linked DCI Group. The six-month deal, which is renewable, aims to counter separatist narratives and press Nigeria’s case on security cooperation, visas, trade and tariffs, while highlighting efforts to protect Christians and Muslims. The scale of Nigeria’s lobbying contrasts sharply with that of the Biafran…
A US immigration officer has shot and killed a woman during an operation in Minneapolis, triggering large protests and sharp criticism from local leaders who dispute White House claims that she posed a threat. The woman, named by local media as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was shot at close range on Wednesday as federal agents surrounded her car on a city street. Footage circulating online appears to show a masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer firing three shots into her vehicle as she tried to drive away. The SUV then veered out of control and crashed into parked cars.…
The United States plans to maintain significant control over Venezuela’s vast oil industry, including overseeing and selling its production “indefinitely”, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday. The announcement signals a major shift in Washington’s approach to Venezuelan crude and could reshape global energy flows. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs energy conference near Miami, Mr Wright said the US intends to market Venezuelan oil both domestically and internationally. “Going forward we will sell the production that comes out of Venezuela into the marketplace,” he said. His comments followed a statement from President Trump that Venezuela would soon transfer tens of…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, telling him to “watch his ass” or risk military action, hours after U.S. forces carried out a surprise operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in a video shared by BRICS News on X on Saturday, Trump defended the threat when questioned by reporters. He accused Petro of allowing cocaine production that fuels drug trafficking into the United States. “He has factories where he makes cocaine. They’re sending it into the United States, so he…
Anthony Joshua may never fight again after a road accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends, according to Frank Warren, the promoter of fellow heavyweight Tyson Fury. Warren said the former world champion could struggle to find the “appetite” for boxing following the crash, which happened on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Joshua, 36, was travelling in the back seat of a black Lexus SUV when it collided with a stationary truck near the Makun area. Two occupants of the vehicle, identified as Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died at the scene. Joshua survived…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has denied claims that he received money or vehicles during peace talks with the Zamfara State Government, insisting he has never possessed even ₦5m in his life. In a video circulating widely on social media, Turji rejected allegations made by Musa Kamarawa, a former peace mediator appointed by the Sokoto and Zamfara state governments. Kamarawa had claimed that Turji collected ₦30m and vehicles during meetings with former Zamfara governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence. Turji described the claims as false and misleading, saying his actions were not driven by personal gain.…