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Louvre director resigns months after jewel heist in Paris

Tuesday, February 24 by ABC News

(PARIS) -- The director of the Louvre Museum in France has resigned, months after $102 million in jewels were stolen, according to the office of the French president.Laurence des Cars' tenure has been under intense scrutiny since the heist and she has... Read More.

US military seizes 3rd ship in Indian Ocean linked to Venezuela

Tuesday, February 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon announced the third seizure in the Indian Ocean of an oil tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela's illicit oil operation that had fled the Caribbean. "Three boats ran and now all three have been captured," said a post from... Read More.

‘We have preserved Ukraine’: Zelenskyy marks 4 years of Russia’s war

Tuesday, February 24 by ABC News

LONDON -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of the country on Tuesday, telling compatriots in a statement, "We have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood."The fifth year of Russia's war -- the full-scale portion... Read More.

‘Greater calm’ after violence erupted over killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho,’ Mexico’s president says

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Claudia Sheinbaum said there is a "greater calm" in Mexico on Monday, a day after violence ignited in the country following the killing of the drug lord known as "El Mencho."Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation... Read More.

Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein files fallout

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Monday.A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police issued a statement, saying, "Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at... Read More.

Protests resurging across Iranian universities as families mourn massacre victims

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iranian students from several universities across the country continued protesting on Monday against the Islamic Republic's regime for the third-consecutive day since Saturday, when schools reopened for the second semester.Social media videos verified by ABC News show hundreds of students in Tehran,... Read More.

Met Police ‘assessing’ if London airports played role in human trafficking tied to Epstein files

Saturday, February 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- London police said Friday they are "assessing" whether the city's airports played a role in human trafficking tied to the release of the U.S. Department of Justice's files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein."Following the further release of millions... Read More.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor not charged after arrest, released while under investigation

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Investigations are continuing on Friday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation.Police confirmed that searches being... Read More.

Former Prince Andrew appeared to share ‘confidential’ information with Epstein as trade envoy, emails suggest

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appeared to share sensitive information stemming from his role as the UK trade envoy with Jeffrey Epstein and appeared to discuss potential business dealings with the late sex offender while working for the British government, emails released by the U.S.... Read More.

2nd US carrier group heads toward Middle East amid Iran tensions

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A second American aircraft carrier -- the USS Gerald R. Ford -- is heading toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, accompanied by destroyers and aircraft being redeployed from missions in the Caribbean region, a U.S. official told ABC News.As... Read More.

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Louvre director resigns months after jewel heist in Paris

US military seizes 3rd ship in Indian Ocean linked to Venezuela

‘We have preserved Ukraine’: Zelenskyy marks 4 years of Russia’s war

‘Greater calm’ after violence erupted over killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho,’ Mexico’s president says

Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein files fallout

Protests resurging across Iranian universities as families mourn massacre victims

Met Police ‘assessing’ if London airports played role in human trafficking tied to Epstein files

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor not charged after arrest, released while under investigation

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