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Anthony Albanese has described Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest as an “extraordinary fall from grace” but says the latest crisis facing the monarchy won’t prompt another referendum on Australia becoming a republic.
The former prince, the brother of King Charles III, was arrested in the UK overnight on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The king insisted “the law must take its course” after what is thought to be the first time in modern history a member of the royal family has been held by police.
The arrest has prompted calls from US lawmakers and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to demand accountability for those linked to the late sex offender across the Atlantic. British papers splashed a photo of the prince across their front pages, with the Sun declaring: “Now he’s sweating”.
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Sydney’s Qing Fong lion dance team will perform more than 100 times during lunar new year. Isabella Lee steps into one of their training sessions to learn just how hard the dancers train to be performance-ready.
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“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight.”
Representatives for Eric Dane made a statement after the actor died aged 53, less than a year after he publicly revealed he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Dane became a favourite among Grey’s Anatomy fans playing Dr Mark Sloan – aka “McSteamy”.
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Andrew arrested: is this the end for the royal family?
Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian journalist David Pegg about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office by police investigating his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Before bed read
The actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is perhaps best known for his cameo as the Stetson-wearing Lt Col Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. Duvall’s scene-stealing portrayal earned him a Golden Globe for best supporting actor and an Oscar nomination in that category. What is less well known is that his character was based on a real officer who fought in Vietnam.
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