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Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of the United Kingdom’s King Charles II, was released by police on Thursday after being arrested and held for several hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to convicted late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 the day of his arrest, is the first British royal in more than 350 years to be arrested and held in police custody – the last one was King Charles I, who was arrested by parliamentary forces in 1647 and put on trial for high treason.His princely title was revoked last year…

The U.S. is said to have more military air power in the Middle East than at any time since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, according to the Wall Street Journal. With a second aircraft carrier on its way on Thursday, the White House appears prepared for the possibility of a weekslong war with Iran, if ongoing nuclear talks fall through. Charlie D’Agata has more.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Iran reportedly ‘preparing for war’ as new images surface2. ‘Very concerned’ neighbor breaks silence in Nancy Guthrie case3. Former Prince Andrew’s arrest could bring the monarchy downMAJOR HEADLINES‘PUNCHING BAG’ — Olympian who chose China over US breaks silence on backlash after Vance comments. Continue reading …1972-2026 — Actor Eric Dane passes away at age 53 after ‘courageous’ fight with ALS. Continue reading …DEADLY PATTERN — Illegal immigrant…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA women’s figure skater Alysa Liu won gold in the women’s free skate final Thursday, ending a 20-year medal drought for American women in the event and a 24-year drought for gold. The last American woman to win a singles figure skating medal at the Olympics was Sasha Cohen at the 2006 Turin Games. And the last American woman to win a gold medal in singles figure skating was Sarah Hughes, who pulled off that accomplishment in 2002 when the Winter Games were held in Salt Lake City.She landed all her jumps…

A-League Women leaders Melbourne City have beaten Central Coast 3-1, while Melbourne Victory drew 1-1 with second-placed Wellington.

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to lift living standards as he opened a landmark congress, state media said on Friday (Feb 20), offering a glimpse of economic strains within the sanctions-hit nation.Supreme Leader Kim took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers’ Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from house building to war planning.Held just once every five years, the days-long congress offers a rare glimpse into the workings of a nation where even mundane details are shrouded in secrecy.”Today, our party is faced with heavy and urgent historic tasks of…

US President Donald Trump says FIFA alone will seek to raise $75m for football-related projects in Gaza.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareWorld football’s governing body, FIFA, and ‌the Board of Peace have signed a partnership agreement ⁠⁠to attract investment from global leaders and institutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football.The ⁠Board of Peace, established under United States President Donald Trump, held its first meeting focused on Gaza’s reconstruction ⁠fund, aimed at rebuilding the territory once Hamas disarms.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe disarmament of Hamas…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East, creating a rare two-carrier presence in the region as tensions with Iran rise and questions swirl about possible U.S. military action.The Ford will reinforce the USS Abraham Lincoln already operating in theater, significantly expanding American airpower at a moment of heightened regional uncertainty.While officials have not announced imminent action, the dual-carrier presence increases the Pentagon’s flexibility — from deterrence patrols to sustained strike operations — should diplomacy falter.The largest aircraft carrier in the worldThe Gerald R. Ford is the…

The USD/INR exchange rate continued its recovery this year, moving from a low of 83.77 in May last year to the current 91. This recovery continued this week as Indian bond yields and business activity rose.  Indian bond yields and business activity are rising  The USD to INR exchange rate rose on Friday as India published encouraging macro data, which will likely continue improving in the coming months. Data released by HSBC showed that the manufacturing PMI rose from 55.4 in January to 57.5 in February, a sign that the manufacturing sector is improving. The report also showed that the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 300 Virginia students were suspended after staging a student-led anti-ICE walkout that spilled off campus and drew a police response Friday morning.Prince William County Public Schools confirmed to Fox News Digital 303 students had been suspended as of Thursday afternoon.During the student-led walkout at Woodbridge High School, Principal Heather Abney said students left the building to “express their views on an issue that is important to them.” In a letter to parents, Abney explained that while walkouts are a form of expression, students did not remain on school grounds and instead…