UK police arrest Prince Andrew in Epstein-linked probe
British police have arrested former Prince, Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to statements from Thames Valley Police. The investigation reportedly relates to allegations he shared trade information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. Authorities confirmed a man in his sixties was detained but did not formally name him, in line with UK legal practice. The case adds a fresh chapter to long-running scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s global network.
South Korea’s former president jailed for life
A court in Seoul has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of masterminding an insurrection linked to his brief declaration of martial law in December 2024. Judges ruled that Yoon ordered the detention of political opponents and attempted to undermine the National Assembly in a failed bid to consolidate power. The decision marks a dramatic fall for the former leader.
Indian teacher wins $1m global prize
Indian educator Rouble Nagi has been awarded the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 for transforming underserved communities into open-air classrooms. Founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, she has established more than 800 learning centres across India, expanding access to education for thousands of disadvantaged children.
US warns Iran as nuclear tensions persist
The White House has urged Iran to “make a deal” as President Donald Trump weighs potential military options over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Officials say diplomacy remains the preferred path, though Washington has increased its military presence in the region following limited progress in recent Geneva talks.
British couple jailed in Iran
A British woman detained in Iran described prison as an “endurance test for the mind” hours before she and her husband were sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges. The couple deny the accusations.
AFRICA
Kenyans Recruited to Fight in Ukraine War
Kenya’s National Intelligence Service has reported that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with dozens currently on the front lines. Nairobi is pressing Moscow to halt the enlistment of its citizens.
Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV prevention drug
Zimbabwe has begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, targeting tens of thousands of high-risk individuals. Health officials say the phased rollout marks a major step in combating new infections.
UN: Sudan Atrocities Bear ‘Hallmarks of Genocide’
United Nations investigators say evidence from the siege of el-Fasher in Darfur indicates acts consistent with genocide by the Rapid Support Forces. The findings represent one of the strongest international condemnations yet in Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
Mugabe’s son arrested in South Africa
South African police have arrested Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported shooting in Johannesburg. Authorities say investigations are ongoing.
Guinea-Bissau halts controversial vaccine study
Guinea-Bissau has terminated a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine study after ethical concerns raised by global health experts, including the World Health Organization. Critics argued the design risked withholding timely vaccination from newborns in a country with high infection rates.
