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Snowball fight in New York turns chaotic after police arrive

People engage in a snowball fight after a snowstorm at Washington Square Park in New York on Feb 23.
People engage in a snowball fight after a snowstorm at Washington Square Park in New York on Feb 23.

UK police end search at former home of King Charles’ brother Andrew after reveal of Epstein ties

FILE PHOTO: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest followed 'baseless suggestion' he planned to leave UK

FILE PHOTO: Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson enters a vehicle outside a reported residence, after police launched a misconduct in public office investigation following the release of U.S. Justice Department files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in London, Britain, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Ratcliffe
FILE PHOTO: Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson enters a vehicle outside a reported residence, after police launched a misconduct in public office investigation following the release of U.S. Justice Department files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in London, Britain, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Ratcliffe

A student's death in Senegal shines light on a simmering debt crisis

A brother of Abdoulaye Ba, a student who, according to other students, was killed at the Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) campus during protests over financial aid that turned violent, shows Abdoulaye's photo on his mobile phone at their house in Dakar, Senegal, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
A brother of Abdoulaye Ba, a student who, according to other students, was killed at the Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) campus during protests over financial aid that turned violent, shows Abdoulaye's photo on his mobile phone at their house in Dakar, Senegal, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

US TV anchor offers $1.3m for info on mother’s abduction

A flyer reading "Nancy Guthrie Desparecida" (Disappeared) taped to Nancy Guthrie's mailbox in Tucson, Arizona.
A flyer reading "Nancy Guthrie Desparecida" (Disappeared) taped to Nancy Guthrie's mailbox in Tucson, Arizona.

Senegal's prime minister pushes for anti-LGBT law doubling prison terms

FILE PHOTO: Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of the ruling party PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity) speaks during a political rally in Dakar, Senegal, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Anait Miridzhanian/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of the ruling party PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity) speaks during a political rally in Dakar, Senegal, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Anait Miridzhanian/File Photo

Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law

Love of the game inspires Singapore Police Force officers to pursue sports

Police officers who competed at the 2025 SEA Games included (from left) Sergeant Melrize Ng, Station Inspector Neo Qiao Yi and Assistant Superintendent of Police Marah Ishraf.
Police officers who competed at the 2025 SEA Games included (from left) Sergeant Melrize Ng, Station Inspector Neo Qiao Yi and Assistant Superintendent of Police Marah Ishraf.

Police investigating report of suspicious person seen in Upper Thomson near recent break-ins

Special Operations Command police vehicles were seen along Upper Thomson Road.
Special Operations Command police vehicles were seen along Upper Thomson Road.

Austrian climber and prosecutors appeal sentence for girlfriend's death

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.