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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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 explain what could happen next.

A UN fact-finding mission has determined that evidence of atrocities carried out during the siege and takeover of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher points to genocide. Our correspondent explains.

President Trump has announced billions of dollars in funding for the reconstruction of Gaza, at the first meeting of his Board of Peace. We get more details from our correspondent.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Prince Andrew arriving for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London, Thursday October 30, 2025. Credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

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