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• US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are illegal

  20-02-2026 16:20 via smh.com.au
  
  The 6-3 majority ruling was handed down Friday morning (Washington time). “When Congress has delegated its tariff powers, it has done so in explicit terms and subject to strict limits,” the majority found. 
  
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• ‘I don’t know if they’re real’: Trump tells agencies to release files on aliens, UFOs

  20-02-2026 09:40 via smh.com.au
  
  The directive came after the US leader accused Barack Obama of disclosing “classified information” when the former president recently suggested extraterrestrials existed.
  
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• Arrest another ugly chapter in royals running foul of law

  20-02-2026 08:00 via smh.com.au
  
  From the bloody end of Charles I to Princess Anne’s English bull terrier, the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is a notable addition to the list of toffs behaving badly.
  
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• Royal Family maintains low profile following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

  20-02-2026 07:17 via smh.com.au
  
  Former prince’s arrest could spell trouble for the monarchy, with the Royal Family remaining tight-lipped.
  
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• Former Prince Andrew released after being detained by police

  20-02-2026 07:16 via smh.com.au
  
  The former prince has been released after he was earlier detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  
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• ‘This is catastrophic’: Fergie lying low amid Andrew’s shock arrest

  20-02-2026 06:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Sarah Ferguson is yet to comment since her ex-husband’s release by British police after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  
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• Women gave the monarchy decency. Has men’s indecency forever soiled the crown?

  20-02-2026 05:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is not charged – or not yet – over his alleged sexual abuse. Let’s not forget the 1000-odd women who’ve claimed Jeffrey Epstein trafficked and abused them.
  
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• Horror allegation puts Epstein’s remote ranch back in focus

  20-02-2026 05:30 via smh.com.au
  
  A ranch once owned by the sex offender is now in the sights of New Mexico’s Department of Justice after the latest batch of Epstein files revealed a shocking allegation.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as it happened: Former prince released from custody after 11 hours amid Epstein scandal; King Charles, Trump, Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement

  20-02-2026 04:00 via smh.com.au
  
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• ‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest

  20-02-2026 02:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.
  
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• ‘Now he’s sweating’: British papers savage Andrew after shock arrest

  20-02-2026 01:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The British media pulls no punches on another day of ignominy for the former prince, the first royal to be arrested in 350 years.
  
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• Andrew could turn to ‘last-man-standing’ friend as legal fight looms

  20-02-2026 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s lawyer is said to be his closest confidante, as a well-placed source says the public will not foot the former prince’s legal bill.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested LIVE updates: Former prince released from custody after 11 hours amid Epstein scandal; King Charles, Trump, Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement

  20-02-2026 00:16 via smh.com.au
  
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• Andrew’s long detention signals gravity of investigation as King Charles keeps calm and carries on

  19-02-2026 23:02 via smh.com.au
  
  The former prince has been seen leaving a police station having spent 11 hours in detention following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• Will Andrew and Epstein finally bring down the monarchy?

  19-02-2026 23:01 via smh.com.au
  
  It was Andrew’s access to foreign leaders and financiers, not the cries of alleged victims, that brought him to the attention of police.
  
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• A scandalous arrest only compounds the enormous damage Andrew’s already done

  19-02-2026 22:50 via smh.com.au
  
  So far, Andrew’s response to the latest Epstein files has been to remain silent. This will be impossible to sustain.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested LIVE updates: UK police release former prince from custody after 11 hours amid Epstein scandal; King Charles, Trump, Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement

  19-02-2026 22:22 via smh.com.au
  
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• Trump addresses ex-prince Andrew's arrest

  19-02-2026 21:56 via smh.com.au
  
  US President Donald Trump says the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is "very, very sad" for the royal family.
  
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• UK law expert explains next steps for Andrew

  19-02-2026 21:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Dr Tom Frost, Senior Law lecturer at Loughborough University in the UK, explains what legally awaits former prince Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor.
  
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• Trump says decision over Iran could come over next 10 days

  19-02-2026 21:36 via smh.com.au
  
  US President Donald Trump says the outcome of the negotiations with Iran could come in the next 10 days.
  
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• The secret operation to arrest Andrew

  19-02-2026 21:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Senior officers at Thames Valley Police would have planned the unprecedented operation for days.
  
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• Stacked design panel approves Trump’s ‘beautiful’ White House ballroom

  19-02-2026 21:22 via smh.com.au
  
  The US president fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts last year, then appointed seven new members in January, including his 26-year-old executive assistant.
  
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• Andrew’s long detention signals gravity of investigation as King keeps calm, carries on

  19-02-2026 21:15 via smh.com.au
  
  The former prince has been seen leaving a police station having spent 11 hours in detention following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• US politicians react to arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

  19-02-2026 20:05 via smh.com.au
  
  US politicians have praised British authorities for arresting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  
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• King Charles reacts to arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

  19-02-2026 20:05 via smh.com.au
  
  King Charles has issued statement over the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying the 'law must take its course'.
  
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• Trump tells Board of Peace he’ll decide on bombing Iran within 10 days

  19-02-2026 19:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Amid growing expectations of war with Iran, the Board of Peace announced five nations led by Indonesia had agreed to commit troops to an International Stabilisation Force in Gaza.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from police custody

  19-02-2026 14:02 via smh.com.au
  
  The former prince has been seen leaving a police station having spent 11 hours in detention following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• The archaic law threatening a former prince with life in prison

  19-02-2026 13:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is now in custody after police swooped on his Norfolk property on Thursday morning, local time. Here is what we know so far.
  
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• At Sandringham, a disgraceful and shameful scandal reaches the gates

  19-02-2026 13:42 via smh.com.au
  
  At heart, this is a damning claim against a member of the royal family, and it should require Andrew to answer the claims in public. So far, his response to the latest Epstein files has been to remain silent. This will be impossible to sustain.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested LIVE updates: Former prince arrested by UK police at Sandringham estate amid Epstein scandal; King Charles issues statement

  19-02-2026 13:09 via smh.com.au
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested LIVE updates: Former prince arrested by UK police at Sandringham estate amid Epstein scandal

  19-02-2026 13:00 via smh.com.au
  
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• Andrew’s actions as a UK trade envoy have been revealed in the Epstein files

  19-02-2026 12:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The former royal has added to his ledger of misdeeds with allegations of him sharing confidential information with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein the latest blot to his tattered reputation.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

  19-02-2026 12:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on his birthday

  19-02-2026 11:29 via smh.com.au
  
  King Charles’ younger brother has been arrested on his 66th birthday over suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest LIVE updates: Former prince arrested by UK police at Sandringham estate amid Epstein scandal

  19-02-2026 11:19 via smh.com.au
  
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• UK police arrive at home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: UK Telegraph

  19-02-2026 10:55 via smh.com.au
  
  British police had arrived at the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England,
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested: BBC

  19-02-2026 10:55 via smh.com.au
  
  King Charles’ younger brother has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s frozen depths

  19-02-2026 05:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Many experts had thought sharks didn’t exist in the Southern Ocean’s frigid waters before a “hunk of a shark” swam into view of a remote camera.
  
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• ‘Losing control’: Trump makes UK prime minister the target over island fiasco

  19-02-2026 04:54 via smh.com.au
  
  An island in the Indian Ocean, which is likely to play a key role in a potential war between the US and Iran, has set off a political storm in the UK, with Trump giving prime minister Keir Starmer a serve.
  
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• Humanoid robots perform backflips and martial arts at New Year Gala

  19-02-2026 03:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Humanoid robots in China have performed backflips and advanced martial arts at the Chinese New Year Gala.
  
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• Colbert hits back at CBS for blocking Talarico interview

  19-02-2026 02:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Stephen Colbert has lambasted his network CBS for refusing to air his interview with James Talarico.
  
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• Logan Paul sells ultra-rare Pokémon card for $23.3 million

  19-02-2026 01:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Wrestler and YouTuber Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pikachu Pokémon card for a record-breaking $23.3 million.
  
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• Trump moves US to brink of war with Iran, possible strikes ‘closer than people many realise’

  19-02-2026 01:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.
  
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• Trump moves US to brink of war with Iran, possible strikes ‘closer than many people realise’

  19-02-2026 01:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.
  
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• ‘Closer than many people realise’: Trump prepares for possible strikes on Iran

  19-02-2026 01:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.
  
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• Sheriff confirms 8 skiers found dead, one still missing

  18-02-2026 23:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe is one of the deadliest seen in California.
  
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• Why the Chagos Islands are so important

  18-02-2026 22:06 via smh.com.au
  
  US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK government for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.
  
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• Zuckerberg grilled over Meta’s youth strategy at social media addiction trial

  18-02-2026 21:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The Meta CEO was quizzed on key decisions, including a 2015 memo in which he said he wanted to “reverse the teen trend” and “increase time spent by 12 per cent”.
  
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• Zuckerberg grilled over Meta age limits and youth strategy at social media addiction trial

  18-02-2026 21:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The Meta CEO was quizzed on key decisions, including a 2015 memo in which he said he wanted to “reverse the teen trend” and “increase time spent by 12 per cent”.
  
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• Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche

  18-02-2026 20:49 via smh.com.au
  
  Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US.
  
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