19 February 2026

50 minutes

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King Charles has said the law must take its course, after his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. British police are looking into allegations the former prince shared official documents with Jeffrey Epstein when he was a trade envoy. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on the specific allegations in relation to the release of millions of Epstein files in January. Our royal and political correspondents break down the developments and what could happen next. For reaction, we also speak to our correspondent in the US.

Our sport reporter gives today's highlights from the Winter Olympics in Italy.

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for insurrection, over his botched attempt to impose martial law. We speak to journalists in the country.

President Trump is hosting the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, with representatives from more than two dozen countries attending. We have the latest on the US plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Members of the media wait outside Wood Farm where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew, the Duke of York) was arrested in Sandringham, Norfolk, Britain, 19 February 2026. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on the morning of the 19 February. Credit: Tolga Akmen/EPA/Shutterstock)