Author: Rachel Maddow
Arrest and Police Operations Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to his previous role as the UK’s trade envoy. Police also conducted searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. While officials did not immediately name him, they confirmed that a man in his sixties remains in custody as inquiries continue. Andrew turned 66 on the day of his arrest. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted at Sandringham in Norfolk, where he has been living since leaving Windsor. Authorities stressed the importance of maintaining the objectivity and integrity of the investigation, acknowledging the high…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticized the structure of ongoing US-led negotiations with Russia, calling it a “big mistake” that European leaders are largely absent from the table. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he argued that any lasting peace must reflect the security concerns of all of Europe — not just Washington and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working to ensure that Europe’s voice is heard, warning that sidelining the continent risks creating an unstable outcome. His comments echoed recent remarks from Emmanuel Macron, who suggested Europe may need to rethink its own security architecture in the face…
The United Nations has voted to create a new international scientific panel dedicated to studying the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in global efforts to understand the fast-moving technology. The decision passed in the General Assembly by 117 votes to two, with the United States and Paraguay opposing the move, while Tunisia and Ukraine abstained. Russia, China and several European nations backed the initiative. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the panel as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” saying it would provide independent and rigorous analysis at a time when AI development…
Senior defence officials from the United States and Europe gathered in Brussels this week with a clear message: the future of NATO will require Europe to shoulder more of the burden. While both sides appear to agree on that direction, their motivations are not entirely the same. Washington has long argued that European allies must take greater responsibility for defending the continent, especially as the US looks to focus more attention on the Indo-Pacific and other strategic priorities. European leaders, meanwhile, are increasingly aware that relying too heavily on an unpredictable US administration carries its own risks. Washington’s Push for…
Victims Discovered Inside School and Nearby Home A quiet community in northern British Columbia was shaken Tuesday after a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School left at least nine people dead. Authorities confirmed that six victims were found inside the school building, while another died on the way to hospital. The suspected gunman was also discovered at the scene with what police described as a self-inflicted injury. Police later located two additional victims at a residence in Tumbler Ridge believed to be connected to the attack. In total, nine people lost their lives in one of the deadliest school…
Refusal to Testify in Epstein Probe Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a deposition on Monday. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison for sex trafficking, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights in a video call with lawmakers. The committee is investigating individuals who may have helped Epstein carry out decades of abuse. Clemency as a Condition for Testimony Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, told lawmakers that she would speak openly if granted a pardon by former President Donald Trump. Markus claimed…
Ice-Free Routes Come at a High Cost As global temperatures rise, Arctic sea ice is melting faster than ever, opening waterways that were previously frozen year-round. This has led to a surge in cargo ships, fishing vessels, and even cruise liners navigating the region. But the environmental cost is steep: soot, or black carbon, from ship engines darkens ice and snow, causing it to absorb more heat from the sun and accelerating melting. “It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance. The effects ripple far beyond the Arctic,…
Voters Deliver a Strong Mandate Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared headed for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap election, with early media projections showing her ruling bloc securing a two-thirds majority in the lower house. If confirmed, it would mark the Liberal Democratic Party’s strongest showing since 2017, during the tenure of her mentor, former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Estimates suggest the LDP won around 300 of the chamber’s 465 seats, comfortably regaining its majority and potentially doing so without the support of junior coalition partners. LDP secretary general Shunichi Suzuki said voters had endorsed Takaichi’s “responsible, proactive fiscal…
Gigafactory ambitions put on ice Plans to build massive electric vehicle battery plants in Italy and Germany have been scrapped by Automotive Cells Company (ACC), as demand for EVs continues to grow far more slowly than expected. The decision was confirmed by Italy’s metalworkers’ union UILM, which said ACC management had officially ruled out the projects in both countries. According to the union, the long-discussed gigafactory planned for Termoli in Italy will not go ahead, and the same fate has met the proposed site in Germany. Both projects had already been paused since 2024 while the company reassessed market conditions.…
Pressure Builds Ahead of 2027 Deadline From January 2027, companies importing oil and gas into the European Union will be required to meet strict monitoring, reporting and verification standards tied to methane emissions from producing countries and firms. With that deadline approaching, a group of US lawmakers is urging Brussels not to weaken the rules or carve out exemptions for American energy producers if US standards fall short. In a letter obtained by Euronews, 24 members of Congress argue that the EU’s methane regulation is essential to curb emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas, which they note is far more…