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The South China Morning Post selected seven impactful stories from its past week's coverage of Asia, focusing on topics such as how monarchies maintain relevance and Pakistan's new defense pact.
Prince Harry has reportedly been rewarded with an honor related to his children, Archie and Lilibet, following a challenging period or test.
An analysis explores how monarchies in Southeast Asia, such as Brunei, are adapting to stay relevant in the region, often through public displays of discipline or tradition.
King Charles reportedly stipulated that nothing from his meeting with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet should be made public, including photographs, as a condition for their reunion.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting following his impassioned plea for increased funding and resources for brain cancer research.
Hugo Van der Ding argues that monarchies are "more fun and add more color to life," emphasizing their importance in understanding a country's history and exploring their "surreal" aspects with humor.
Japan's decision to exclude women from imperial succession, based on a partially invented tradition, sets it apart from European monarchies and has contributed to a decline in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's popularity.
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, continues to pursue his Olympic dream after competing in a Commonwealth Games final, calling the experience unforgettable despite not winning a medal.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with brain cancer just over two years ago, recently competed in a Commonwealth Games final, stating that while his medal dream didn't come true, his other dream is fighting his illness.
The third season of 'Kaulitz & Kaulitz' premieres on Netflix July 23, bringing the Tokio Hotel brothers, Bill and Tom Kaulitz, back into the spotlight beyond the music world.
Archie Comics and Oni Press are collaborating on an ambitious reboot of the Archie franchise, promising significant changes, with an exclusive preview offering a sneak peek into the new direction.
The GDP of Gulf Cooperation Council countries is projected to contract for the first time since 2009 due to the Middle East war, hindering the region's ambitious economic plans, with Iraq particularly struggling without financial resources.
Amid renewed tensions and a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf monarchies are actively seeking and developing alternative trade routes. The Financial Times reports on projects designed to allow these nations to circumvent the strategic waterway and ensure continued commerce.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet at Highgrove for a private family gathering.
The popular Austrian dating show 'Liebesg'schichten und Heiratssachen' is set to begin its 30th season. Viewers are invited to discuss the new season, which features 54 participants aged 29 to 78 seeking partners.
A festive Archiepiscopal Concelebration, led by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, was held in Nea Ionia on Sunday, July 12, 2026, to mark 100 years since the founding of the Holy Church of Saint Stephen.
A description of Bratislava's summer, highlighting its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, from its most bridal to its archiepiscopal areas.
Japan's monarchy faces a succession crisis, leading to proposals for securing the throne through adoptions, though women, including popular Princess Aiko, remain excluded from the imperial throne.
Israel's government has openly refused to comply with a Supreme Court ruling regarding a TV channel, leading to warnings from the President, judiciary, and opposition about potential anarchy.
Prince Harry is set to travel to London without his wife Meghan Markle and their children, reportedly due to concerns over police protection. This decision has sparked widespread media attention regarding the family's security arrangements during their visits to the UK.
Archie Manning expressed his view that the media hype surrounding Arch Manning before the 2025 college football season was unfair.
Meghan Markle shared a heartwarming new photo of Prince Harry with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for Father's Day, giving fans a glimpse into their family life.
A 15-year-old boy, Archie Law, bravely sailed his own boat to rescue two men who had fallen from an inflatable toy boat off the Isle of Skye. He reached the scene before the lifeboat service.
Choreographer Florentina Holzinger is performing at the Austrian Pavilion of the Biennale, where she personally cleans toilets for visitors, in an act that subverts societal hierarchies.
Monarchy enthusiasts gathered to commemorate King Ludwig II, reflecting on his historical significance.
Hugo van der Ding has released his new book, 'Uma família (sur)real,' offering a satirical look at the lives of Portuguese kings and queens. He believes that monarchies universally appeal to people.
An analysis suggests that Crown Princess Mette-Marit's serious illness has plunged the Norwegian royal house into a deep staffing crisis, serving as a stark warning for other European monarchies, including Denmark's.
A new account reveals the life of George Forster, an 18th-century explorer who, at age 10, traveled from Poland to Russia with his naturalist father and stood out among his peers for rejecting racial hierarchies.
Archie is set to return to Riverdale this fall in a brand-new, darker series that will literally send the iconic character to Hell, marking his darkest chapter yet.
An exhibition highlights the surprisingly modern treatment of psychiatric patients at the Mauer-Öhling care facility during the turn of the century in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, while also addressing the darker chapters of the Nazi era.
Pope Pius V establishes the Holy League, a major military alliance of Christian monarchies, to confront the Ottoman Empire.
Princess Charlotte has reportedly received an upsetting update, coinciding with celebrations for Archie and Lilibet. The nature of the update remains undisclosed but has drawn media attention.
Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador announced the death of her golden retriever, Archie, in a heartfelt tribute, weeks after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
The article explores how wars led to the dissolution of monarchies worldwide by the late 19th century, while delving into the historical context behind the survival of the British royal family. It references dynasties like the Romanovs and Habsburgs.
The article details the case of Lazar Petrović and the "spy fever" in Hungary, exploring themes of labor migration, mistrust, and state surveillance on the eve of World War I.
An opinion piece from Público discusses how gender violence is not external to cinema, but rather embedded within its hierarchies, silences, and dependencies.
Tyshawn Archie is the perfect scheme fit into Texas A&M's Bucky Ball system with his lethal shooting from deep, high intensity defense, and passing.
An article from the Philippines discusses how the power to define history is shifting back to communities, challenging frameworks that historically imposed hierarchies. It calls for a reckoning within anthropology regarding its role in shaping such narratives.
During a visit to Paris to receive a book award for his memoirs, former King Juan Carlos of Spain shared his thoughts on the monarchy's benefit to the people and reflected on his own destiny.
Scandals surrounding the Norwegian royal family are causing a deep division among citizens regarding the future of the monarchy, with some advocating for its abolition while others remain staunch supporters.
Tras el emocionante sobrevuelo lunar, el jefe de controladores de vuelo de ingeniería para los sistemas de guiado y control de la nave de la NASA está centrado ahora en traer a la tripulación a la…
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, children of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, were seen enjoying special Easter activities, including an Easter egg hunt.
An article criticizes 'praxe,' the initiation rituals in Portuguese universities, highlighting them as a 'small theater of humiliations and hierarchies' that contradict the university's role in fostering critical thinking.
McDonald's in Türkiye has introduced a new 'Pro Gamer Menu' alongside an 'Archie' device designed to prevent gamers from going AFK while eating.
Despite their historical animosity towards Israel, Gulf monarchies may find themselves reliant on strategic cooperation with the Jewish state after the ongoing war to ensure their own future security.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is set to retire later this year after facing widespread criticism and public backlash for an English-only condolence message following a fatal runway collision, with the airline now emphasizing French fluency in its search for a successor.
De Beers hosted an event at Maison Assouline to celebrate diamonds, art, and love, attended by notable figures including Poppy Delevingne, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Archie Madekwe.
Director Dominik Graf spent a week imparting his knowledge to acting students in Frankfurt, encouraging them to relinquish control during their performances.
An analysis suggests that a conflict 3,000 kilometers away can reshape the hierarchies of the Romanian stock exchange, particularly due to its energy-heavy structure where energy companies act as a buffer for the index.
Buckingham Palace has revealed plans for a significant celebration to mark Prince Archie's upcoming birthday.
In the Paris mayoral race, Raphaël Glucksmann of Place publique expresses surprise at the Socialist Party's 'strange hierarchy of values' for allying with LFI in some communes while suspending Catherine Trautmann for a Horizons agreement. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Grégoire is set to debate Rachida Dati, who is campaigning to win the Paris mayoral race with support from Jordan Bardella to counter a left-wing victory.
Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time.
Landkaarten zijn er in alle soorten en maten, maar de kaart die in 1760 werd gemaakt van Tilburg en Goirle is wel heel bijzonder.
A renowned Norwegian political scientist, Iver B. Neumann, explains why the monarchy should outlast royal family scandals, drawing comparisons between Norway and Switzerland.
GRAND RÉCIT - L’Iran, une des plus anciennes civilisations du monde qu’on appelait jadis la Perse, a eu un destin très tourmenté, avec une tendance à l’anarchie et aux conflits sanglants.
Vues comme des bulles sécurisées et pro business, les pétromonarchies de la région sont parvenues à s’imposer comme des hubs économiques de premier plan.
Why Iran is targeting the Gulf’s Arab monarchies eKathimerini.com
The procurement of the Rafale jets is not just fleet expansion. It is a structural shift in how India positions itself within global defence hierarchies. Securing access to mission software and autonomy to integrate weapons in fighter aircraft is central to advancing India’s efforts to indigenise defence development.
CHRONIQUE - En bombardant les pétromonarchies du Golfe, les ayatollahs ont ajouté à leur idéologie obscurantiste une imbécillité stratégique.
The president of Norway's anti-monarchy movement, Norge som republikk, expresses optimism about the monarchy's eventual fall, despite current majority support for the royal family.
GRAND RÉCIT - Les souverains du Royaume-Uni ont affronté des crises spectaculaires et des pics d’impopularité, mais la monarchie a surmonté toutes les épreuves et conservé, jusqu’ici, le soutien de…
Archaeologists in Panama have unearthed a 1,000-year-old gold-filled tomb, a discovery that could significantly alter current understanding of ancient social hierarchies in the region.
Prince Andrew's arrest and ongoing investigations, particularly concerning what his bodyguards knew, are creating a 'dangerous moment' for the monarchy.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. CTR/ Star Max/ AP Images King Edward VIII rejected the crown in 1936 so he could marry a divorced American woman. In 1995, Diana sat down for a tell-all solo interview and talked about Charles' affair. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. For centuries, the British royal family has cultivated an image of duty and decorum. As public figures, they've also had their share of scandals. Forbidden romances, tabloid firestorms, and allegations of misconduct have rocked the House of Windsor over the years. Here's a look at some of the biggest scandals involving royal family members. King Edward VIII rejected the crown in 1936 so he could marry a divorced American woman. Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. Len Putnam/AP Directly after his father died in 1936, Edward VIII took the throne. Less than a year later, he renounced it. That's because he had fallen hard for Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who'd already been divorced once and was working through her second. His proposal of marriage caused social and political uproar, since the Church of England technically forbade Edward from marrying someone who'd been divorced. Eventually, Edward was forced to abdicate. "I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King [...] without the help and support of the woman I love," he said in a radio address to the nation in December 1936. Edward and Simpson married in 1937 and stayed together until Edward's death in 1972. (And she wasn't the only commoner who married into royalty.) Princess Margaret fell in love with a married man. Captain Peter Townsend and Princess Margaret. AP Captain Peter Townsend was a Royal Air Force officer who served as an equerry — essentially an attendant to the royal family. He spent a great deal of time with Margaret, and before long, the two fell in love. The only problem was that he was married. Things got even more scandalous in 1953 when Townsend divorced his wife and proposed to Margaret, but the rules of the Church of England forbade such a marriage. (After all, Margaret's uncle Edward VIII had to relinquish the throne in order to marry a divorcee.) The relationship came to a heartbreaking close in 1955 when they called off the engagement. There was simply no way for Captain Townsend and Princess Margaret to have a happy ending. Her eventual marriage to a different man ended in a high-profile divorce. Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones. AP Not long after calling things off with Townsend, Margaret married photographer Anthony Armstrong Jones. It was the first royal wedding to ever be televised. A few years later, their union became a source of "growing public ridicule," The New York Times reported. They fought in public, Margaret took long vacations without her husband, and rumors swirled around her close friendship with a man 17 years her junior. In 1976, the couple announced their separation, and two years later, they were officially divorced. Margaret became the first royal to divorce since Henry VIII, who reigned way back in the 1500s. Princess Diana and an alleged lover were secretly recorded on the phone. Princess Diana and James Gilbey. Kimimasa Mayama/Reuters; David Jones/AP In 1992 — while then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana were still married — media outlets published the transcript of a conversation between Diana and an alleged lover named James Gilbey. In the conversation, Gilbey told Diana that he loved her and called her by the pet name "Squidgy" 53 times. That's how the scandal earned the memorable moniker "Squidgygate." Later, in an interview, Diana confirmed that the conversation was real, but denied that it was adulterous in nature. The same thing happened to Diana's husband, Charles. Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Charles. Alistair Grant/AP Not long after Diana's leaked phone call, Charles, Queen Elizabeth's oldest son, had one of his own. An Australian magazine published the transcript of a call between Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles — a longtime married friend. The transcript all but confirmed what many rumors had postulated: That Charles and Camilla were romantically involved. In one of the more confounding parts of the conversation, the couple joked about Charles turning into a tampon in order to "live inside" Camilla's trousers. Later that year, Charles and Diana announced their separation. Then Diana gave a bombshell TV interview, and the marriage collapsed for good. Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1992. AP In 1995, Diana sat down for a tell-all solo interview with journalist Martin Bashir to talk about the immense pressures of public life and her struggles with self-harm, postpartum depression, and bulimia. She also revealed that she knew about Charles' affair with Camilla. ("There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded," she famously quipped.) And Diana even admitted that she'd been unfaithful to Charles, saying that she had been "in love" with James Hewitt, her riding instructor. The BBC interview itself has since come under scrutiny. An article in the Sunday Times in 2020 alleged that Bashir manipulated Diana into doing the interview by showing her brother, Charles Spencer, fake bank statements that purported to show the media had been paying royal associates for information about her. A 2021 inquiry concluded that Bashir acted in a "deceitful" way, and the BBC and Bashir apologized. A few weeks after the interview, the Queen herself urged her son and daughter-in-law to divorce, and the following year, they made it official. Charles and Camilla, on the other hand, wed in 2005 and are still together. Princess Anne divorced her husband and married a member of the royal staff. Mark Phillips and Princess Anne in 1976. AP Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, married Olympic equestrian Mark Phillips in 1973. The couple spent large swaths of time apart and didn't appear to be happy — People magazine described the marriage as a "joyless sham." Then, in spring 1989, a British newspaper obtained stolen copies of letters written to Anne by one of her equerries, a British naval officer named Timothy Laurence. Though the content of the letters wasn't made public, tabloids described them as "extremely intimate" and "too hot to handle." In 1992, Anne announced that she was divorcing Phillips, and that she planned to marry Laurence. The two have been together ever since. Paparazzi caught Sarah Ferguson in a compromising "toe-licking" incident. Sarah Ferguson. John Redman/AP Sarah Ferguson (popularly known as "Fergie") married Queen Elizabeth's son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in 1986. Six years later, scandal erupted: Paparazzi photographers captured Fergie vacationing with an American financial advisor named John Bryan. In one photo — an image quickly plastered on the front page of The Sun — Bryan appeared to be licking Fergie's foot. Things didn't go very well after that. Fergie and Andrew separated in 1992, the same year as Charles and Diana, and divorced in 1996. Later, Fergie was accused of taking a $633,000 bribe. Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their wedding day in 1986. AP Fergie's marital drama didn't end after the divorce. In 2010, a News of the World journalist posed as a businessman and said he got Fergie to accept a £500,00 (about $633,000) bribe in exchange for access to her ex-husband, The Guardian reported. A video recording of their meeting was released to the media, and Fergie later apologized, saying she'd made a "serious lapse in judgment," Reuters reported. Prince Harry spent a day (yes, a single day) in rehab. The clinic where Prince Harry spent a single day in 2002. Sion Touhig/Getty Images After admitting to his father that he'd tried marijuana, a 17-year-old Prince Harry spent a day at the Featherstone Lodge rehabilitation center in London, The Telegraph reported. A statement from the royal family said Harry had agreed to visit the clinic "to learn about the possible consequences of starting to take cannabis." He was also photographed wearing a Nazi costume. Prince Harry's Nazi costume made headlines around the world. Adam Butler/AP In January 2005, British paper The Sun published a front-page photo of Harry wearing a Nazi armband, apparently at a costume party. The prince, who was 20 at the time, quickly released a statement of apology that read: "Prince Harry has apologised for any offence or embarrassment he has caused. He realises it was a poor choice of costume." In 2012, Harry got naked at a private party in Las Vegas, and someone leaked the photos to The Sun. Prince Harry in 2012. Sang Tan/AP The British tabloid published the naked photos of the prince in 2012, which were taken by another party-goer during a game of strip billiards in his hotel suite. According to an anonymous source who was in attendance, the prince's security team appeared to be aware that people were taking photos. "No one asked for our phones or anything about us when we arrived at the party," the source told The Sun. "It was obvious people were taking pictures." That same year, Closer Magazine published a photo of Kate Middleton sunbathing topless on its cover. Kate Middleton. WPA Pool/Getty Images At the time the pictures were taken, Prince William and Kate Middleton were staying in a private holiday home owned by the Queen's nephew, Viscount Linley. After the couple won a lawsuit against the company, Closer was ordered to pay $118,000 in damages to William and Kate in 2017. Meghan Markle walked herself down the aisle after her father was caught staging paparazzi photos in the lead-up to her wedding to Harry. Meghan Markle walks herself down the aisle. WPA Pool/Getty Images Thomas Markle's no-show at the royal wedding was thought to be due to his poor health, as he suffered a heart attack just days before Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in Windsor back in May 2018. However, in the year that followed, Thomas and the duchess appeared to have a strained relationship, with Thomas even speaking out against his daughter in several interviews with British tabloids. In 2011, Andrew resigned from his job because of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew. Sang Tan/AP Andrew served as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 through 2011, when he stepped down due to mounting criticism over some of his personal relationships, the BBC reported. Namely, he was close friends with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This would not be the end of the matter, however. He stepped back from his royal duties altogether in 2019 after new allegations surfaced regarding his relationship with Epstein, culminating in a disastrous BBC interview. Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, then known as Virginia Roberts, along with Ghislaine Maxwell. This photo was included in an affidavit where Giuffre claimed Prince Andrew directed her to have sex with him. Florida Southern District Court Virginia Giuffre, pictured with Andrew above, accused Epstein of forcing her to have sex with the prince when she was just 17 years old in 2001. The allegations from a 2015 defamation case resurfaced in the media as the case became unsealed. Andrew denied the claims, and a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace "emphatically denied" the allegations in an August 2019 statement provided to Business Insider. Four days after a catastrophic interview with "BBC Newsnight" where he spoke about his friendship with Epstein, Andrew announced he would step down from his royal duties. Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025. Meghan Markle launched a lawsuit against British newspaper the Mail on Sunday after it published a private letter she wrote to her father. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial on November 11, 2018, in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage) Samir Hussein/WireImage Markle sued the publication over the misuse of private information, infringement of copyright, and breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 after it published excerpts from the letter earlier this year. She won the lawsuit in 2021. "I share this victory with each of you — because we all deserve justice and truth, and we all deserve better," Markle said in a statement. A judge later rejected the publisher's application for permission to appeal but said it can take the application to the Court of Appeals. The publisher, Associated Newspapers, said it would. After months of rumors, Harry and Markle announced they were taking a "step back" from royal life in 2020. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping back from their roles as senior royals. Star Max/AP The announcement said they "intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen." They also wrote that they would split their time between North America and the UK. The royal communications office followed up with a statement of their own. "Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage," the Queen's statement read. "We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through." The couple carried out their last official royal engagement at the annual Commonwealth Day service in London in March 2020. They later bought a home in California. In March 2021, Markle and Harry gave a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey about their rift with the royal family, revealing one bombshell after another. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in their interview with Oprah Winfrey. Getty Images The two-hour primetime special was full of stunning revelations. Markle told Winfrey that Kate Middleton made her cry the week of her wedding over a flower girl dress and not the other way around, as had been reported in tabloids. She also said members of the royal family had "concerns and conversations" about how dark Archie's skin would be before he was born, and The Firm told them that Archie wouldn't receive a title or security, breaking from protocol. She also opened up about having suicidal thoughts amid constant tabloid criticism and racism, and said a senior member of the royal institution wouldn't let her seek help. Harry revealed that his family cut him off financially in the first quarter of 2020, and that Charles stopped taking his phone calls before they announced they were stepping back from the royal family. He also said that it hurts that the royal family never acknowledged tabloids' racist treatment of Markle, and that none of the royal family members have reached out to apologize for the reasons he felt he had to leave. Following the interview, Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of the Queen. "The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," the statement read. "The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. "Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much loved family members." Before the interview aired, Buckingham Palace announced they were investigating claims that Markle bullied members of the royal staff — but no such investigations had been publicly made into Andrew's involvement with Epstein. Meghan Markle (second from right), Prince Harry (right), and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (back row, right) with royal family members on Christmas Day in 2017. Chris Jackson/Getty Images The Times of London reported that Markle bullied two senior staff members during her time with the royal family. Buckingham Palace released a statement days before Markle and Harry's tell-all interview, saying that they were "very concerned" about the allegations, and that their HR team was investigating the claims. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex denied the claims to The Times, saying that the allegations were intended to undermine Prince Harry and Markle's interview with Oprah, calling it a "calculated smear campaign." While the palace launched an investigation into allegations that Markle bullied royal staff, no such investigations were publicly made by the palace when Andrew faced scrutiny over his involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Royal biographers accused the palace of having double standards. Andrew was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles and faced a lawsuit as a private citizen instead of a royal. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends a commemoration service at Manchester Cathedral marking the 100th anniversary since the start of the Battle of the Somme. July 1, 2016 in Manchester, England. Services are being held across Britain and the world to remember those who died in the Battle of the Somme which began 100 years ago on July 1st 1916. Armies of British and French soldiers fought against the German Empire leading to over one million lives being lost. Christopher Furlong - WPA Pool/Getty Images In August 2021, Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Andrew, accusing him of sexual assault. She alleged that Epstein forced her to have sex with Andrew in his New York mansion, in London, and on Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands in 2001 when she was 17. The day after US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the duke's motion to dismiss Giuffre's lawsuit was "denied in all respects," Buckingham Palace released a statement announcing that Andrew would no longer hold his royal patronages and military titles. "With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen," a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said in a statement sent to Business Insider in 2022. "The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen." In 2022, Andrew and Giuffre reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount. Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as police opened an investigation into his ties to Epstein. Police officers at the gates at Royal Lodge, the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Windsor, Berkshire. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody. Picture date: Thursday February 19, 2026. Jonathan Brady - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Andrew was arrested at his home in Sandringham, Norfolk, on February 19 and was released from police custody several hours later. An investigation is ongoing. The Justice Department's Epstein files revealed additional communications between Andrew and Epstein when the former prince was a UK trade envoy. Police conducted searches of his Sandringham home and at his former home in Windsor, Berkshire. "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," Charles said in a statement. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities." The king's statement continued: "In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all." Read the original article on Business Insider
Liechtenstein has amended its laws to permit women to ascend the throne, aligning the principality with most other European monarchies.
Liechtenstein has amended its laws to permit women to ascend the throne, aligning the principality with most other European monarchies and ending male-only succession.
Diomede Barchiesi, 50, passed away in Chieti after being punched while defending his 18-year-old son on the Fossacesia seafront.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting following his impassioned plea for increased funding and resources for brain cancer research.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting following his impassioned plea for increased funding and resources for brain cancer research.
Jughead Jones has arguably aged the best out of any Archie Comics character, and he's had some truly iconic comic strip gags to make the case for him.
In an interview, Professor Capoccia of Oxford University stated that communication oligarchies pose the real danger to democracies today.
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn continues to compete in the Commonwealth Games while battling late-stage brain cancer, expressing that his fight against the disease is his primary dream, even as his medal aspirations didn't materialize.
Experts suggest Prince William is likely 'livid' over Meghan Markle's Instagram post featuring Archie and Lilibet at Althorp, calling the move 'tasteless'.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow has honored Bishop Aleksij of Vienna with the Order of Saint Seraphim, recognizing his diligent archiepiscopal work as head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Austria since 2020.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the creator of 'Riverdale', is developing a zombie adaptation titled 'Afterlife with Archie' for Disney+, featuring the same characters.
An analysis explores why Kazakhstan holds significance for the Gulf monarchies following a war that began on February 28, involving joint American and Israeli strikes on Iran, and subsequent Iranian retaliation.
King Charles III met with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Highgrove House. Prince William and Kate Middleton were notably absent from the family reunion.
A theologian commented on the ruling against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije in Slovenia, highlighting that mobbing is prevalent within nearly all eparchies without an institutional body to address it.
King Charles met with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, at Highgrove, marking their first encounter since 2022. Buckingham Palace stated that no photographs of the "private family moment" would be released.
A festive multi-archiepiscopal divine liturgy was held in Nea Ionia, presided over by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Holy Church of Saint Stephen.
Donald Trump stated that the US would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, claiming that a ceasefire was over and 1,000 missiles were aimed at the country. These threats came amid ongoing tensions and discussions about a potential assassination plot.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and her children, Archie and Lilibet, are reportedly set to join Prince Harry in the UK for private events. While Meghan is not expected to attend public engagements, King Charles is said to be hopeful for a reunion with his grandchildren.
César Andrés Baciero, a specialist in fashion and luxury, discusses how monarchies today aim to present themselves as middle class, drawing from his book 'Reyes que vivieron como reyes'.
The 250th Independence Day celebrations in the US were impacted by a severe heatwave, leading to the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair and low attendance at events. Amidst these challenges, discussions also arose regarding political figures and national ideals.
Arch Manning's 2025 season proved more challenging than anticipated, leading to his grandfather, Archie Manning, defending the Texas quarterback amidst reflections on his past struggles.
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is pursuing his dream of winning a medal at Glasgow 2026, despite battling inoperable brain tumours, with new treatment helping to slow their growth.
Meghan Markle celebrated Prince Harry on Father's Day by sharing a previously unseen family photo on Instagram, featuring him with their children, Archie and Lilibet, along with an emotional message.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with various festivities, including a church service, concert, and a banquet at the Royal Palace, attended by European monarchs.
The Russian Orthodox Church has forwarded a new initiative to its eparchies, encouraging people to volunteer in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
A profile of Swiss SP politician Jacqueline Badran examines her leadership style, her company's ties to the state, and her efforts to mobilize voters beyond the left wing for a seat in the Council of States.
The 2026 NBA Finals featuring the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is generating significant buzz, with various platforms providing information on how to watch the championship series. The excitement is also highlighted by a humorous exchange between San Antonio's mayor and Charles Barkley regarding his past jokes.
According to Amnesty International, Gulf monarchies are cracking down on citizens who publish 'rumors' or photos related to the Iran war, leading to over 1,000 arrests.
The online archive of the Dutch Institute for Sound and Vision, 'Beeld en Geluid,' has been visited over 200,000 times since its launch yesterday, streaming more than 175,000 radio and television programs and exceeding all expectations.
US President Donald Trump indicated that a deal with Iran was largely negotiated, potentially involving a 60-day truce, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian oil sales. This announcement came amidst mixed reactions from allies and reports of an imminent major announcement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, following a recent meeting between Xi and former US President Donald Trump. This series of high-level diplomatic engagements is being closely watched for its implications on global power dynamics and international relations.
An article explores the complex dynamics between Persian Gulf monarchies, the influence of US hegemony, and the limitations of Muslim solidarity concerning Iran.
A Danish opinion piece argues that parents should abandon educational hierarchies, noting that many young people struggle to choose shorter educational paths than their parents due to societal expectations.
The United Arab Emirates' abrupt departure from OPEC on April 28 confirms its determination to break free from Saudi Arabia, a move expected to have repercussions across the Middle East and for other petro-monarchies.
President Trump is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal from Iran, but expressed skepticism about its acceptance, stating Iran has not yet "paid a big enough price." He warned that military strikes could resume if Iran "misbehaves."
Pakistani actress Hajra Yamin shared her views on the hierarchical structure of the television industry, emphasizing that actors should prioritize their passion over social media metrics. She encouraged artists to maintain confidence despite industry pressures.
Meghan Markle has faced backlash for releasing candles inspired by her children, Archie and Lilibet, and for trademarking their names.
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) visited three prisons in Moldova, observing improved conditions for inmates but highlighting that authorities still need to decisively address serious issues like informal hierarchies.
Colombian writer Giuseppe Caputo discusses his new novel 'La frontera encantada,' using it to invite readers to explore class hierarchies and warning that 'fascism is knocking at the door.'
Meghan Markle shared adorable Easter clips featuring her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, with the public.
Die Petromonarchien am Golf standen bis vor kurzem für unendlichen Reichtum und den Traum von einer besseren Zukunft. Nun herrscht dort Krieg. Wie gehen sie damit um?
An ex-OpenAI executive states that traditional corporate culture and hierarchies are hindering AI adoption in Chinese enterprises, causing them to fall behind their US counterparts despite rapid consumer embrace of AI.
Duchess Meghan shared a video on Instagram showing her son, Prince Archie, learning to ski with his father, Prince Harry, expressing her pride.
Despite Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and her son Marius Borg Höiby facing charges of rape and sexual abuse, public support for the Norwegian monarchy remains strong, not threatening its existence.
King Charles may reunite with his grandchildren, Lilibet and Archie, in July, but Prince Harry is reportedly awaiting an invitation from his father to Sandringham, which the King is allegedly hesitant to extend.
Serbian Orthodox Church priest Gojko Perović expressed his pleasure to sit alongside Bishop Grigorije at a book promotion in Budva, praising the archiereus for supporting students with their metropolitan.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
A report discusses how sexual harassment in the workplace often begins with seemingly harmless boundary violations, exacerbated by rigid hierarchies that enable abuse of power. It also explores why many victims hesitate to report and what companies can do to address the issue.
Manchester United is reportedly planning an ambitious £55 million move to sign 20-year-old midfielder Archie Gray, who has performed well since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Leeds United.
Archie: A brutal depiction of a bold, broken, and boisterous man online.thedailystar.net
Der Iran-Krieg habe die Monarchien am Golf in ein Dilemma gebracht, sagt der Islam- und Politikwissenschafter Sebastian Sons.
Dvanásty deň vojny v Iráne priniesol vlnu útokov na arabské monarchie v Perzskom zálive.
Companies in the US and Canada are experimenting with AI agents, leading to a reshaping of traditional office hierarchies as technology takes on new roles.
Before the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, one of the main objectives of the Gulf states was to find a way to prevent a regional war. The Gulf monarchies were well aware that in the...
Will Netanjahu die Monarchie zurück in den Iran bringen? Und nutzt die Gelegenheit, nun auch sämtliche Unterstützer des Irans in der Region auszulöschen?
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le ministre des Affaires étrangères a affirmé ce lundi que la France était « prête » à aider « ses partenaires » visés par l’Iran.
Eigentlich wollen die Golfstaaten Touristen und Geld anlocken – doch die Kriegsbilder sind Gift für das Geschäftsmodell. Nun verschärfen die Monarchien den Ton gegenüber Teheran.
Iran's reprisals against the territories of various Gulf monarchies expose the failure of recent efforts to appease Iran and highlight the limits of the American security umbrella.
Iran hit the UAE and several of its neighbors as it struck back after a major attack by U.S. and Israeli forces
The Austrian cartoonist received the German Non-Fiction Prize for her reckoning with the image of women in human history. Now, "Schamaninnen" (Shamanesses) has been released as the sequel.
Karina Urbach über die britische Monarchie und die Folgen der Andrew-Vorwürfe. Ob dieser jemals im Gefängnis landen wird? Unwahrscheinlich
King Charles has reportedly disavowed his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his arrest, signaling a definitive break between the siblings.
Canadian experimentalist Isiah Medina’s latest flits between radical and grandiloquent, but deserves close reading and exasperated sighs in equal measure ‘If cinema was a 19th-century dream actualised in the 20th century through chemistry, then the auteur was a 20th-century dream that needs to be actualised in the 21st through digital.” Canadian experimentalist Isiah Medina is hellbent on that task in his latest feature, which almost entirely comprises a troupe of po-faced cineastes declaiming such theory-freighted slogans, and bemoaning what dogs the genuine auteur these days: western-centric power hierarchies, industry racism, the economic exclusion of serious artistic work, the tyranny of language. It’s dense stuff, and staged at an ironic, if not quite playful, remove. Mark Bacolcol plays Clem, a director struggling to finance his next feature in the face of the system. Boyfriend Ez (Kalil Haddad) is an unblinking ideologue, who peps Clem up by telling him: “Be proud: regardless of race, most people don’t like your work.” Collaborators Nico (Jonalyn Aguilar) and March (Charlotte Zhang) are struggling to hurdle the same structural obstacles. A hipster collage in his office juxtaposes Mao’s Cultural Revolution with the title of Armond White’s 2020 book Make Spielberg Great Again. Needless to say it’s not the great white hope Clem is holding out for. Continue reading...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing intense scrutiny regarding their public image and potential return to royal life, with some experts suggesting they need to 'disappear' to salvage their careers. Discussions also include decisions concerning their children, Archie and Lilibet.
The tragic story of young Briton Archie Beston, who was stabbed, is recounted, with his mother using Snapchat to try and locate him when he didn't return home.
Archie Andrews' adventures will be rebooted in September, spanning the past, present, and future of Riverdale. This marks a new chapter for the iconic comic book character.
Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn, battling cancer, made an emotional plea for increased funding for rare cancer research. In response, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Goodburn to a personal meeting to discuss his impassioned request.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with brain cancer at 22, is advocating for increased government funding for rare cancer research following the passing of the Rare Cancers Bill.
Michał Gulczyński recommends a book exploring how society functions, particularly in a world with rigid norms and hierarchies where both men and women had limited choices.
Reports from various institutes indicate that democracy is shrinking worldwide, with autocracies strengthening and expanding, even in Western countries, influenced by factors like Russian interference and techno-oligarchies.
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer, has competed in a Commonwealth Games final, stating that his primary dream is fighting the disease, even if his medal aspirations were not realized.
A 50-minute exploration into the world of monarchy reveals the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg as more than just the head of state's seat, featuring unique elements like lions, lotus flowers, and tsarist silver.
Archie Comics has reintroduced the character Scarlet Saltee, sparking conversations about autism and inclusion within its storylines.
Disney+ has officially greenlit an 'Afterlife With Archie' series, reuniting the creative team behind 'Riverdale.' The show, based on the comic, is slated for a Halloween 2027 premiere.
Japan is exploring options, including adoption, to ensure the continuation of its imperial monarchy amidst concerns about the dwindling number of male heirs.
This article presents a forum for community discussion on the concept of demarchy, exploring whether more demarchy could lead to better outcomes. It invites the STANDARD-Community to engage with the topic.
Theologian Vukašin Milićević commented on a ruling against Patriarch Porfirije, stating that mobbing is prevalent in nearly all eparchies of the Serbian Orthodox Church and there is no institutional mechanism to address the issues faced by priests.
Bryce Archie, who previously played as a college quarterback, is now finding success as a pitcher for the Daytona Tortugas. This marks the first time in his life he is solely focused on baseball, and his performance is showing the benefits.
Former NEOS party member Veit Dengler has publicly criticized the leadership of the Austrian liberal party, accusing them of being an "out-of-touch Vienna bubble" and no longer a truly liberal party. His comments have ignited a debate within the NEOS party regarding its direction and internal dynamics.
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, at Highgrove for the first time in years, marking a significant step towards repairing family relations. This reunion allowed the King to meet his grandchildren for the first time since 2022.
Harchie Sagoo, a teen with cerebral palsy, was recognized for his significant role as a product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox, helping to improve technology for disabled individuals.
AVRO cameraman Dick Kool's extensive collection of films documenting island life on Schiermonnikoog over several decades has been digitized by the Fries Film Archief and made publicly available.
Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly rejected an offer from Newcastle for player Archie Gray, according to Romano.
This Forbes article explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence on traditional corporate structures, suggesting that AI could fundamentally alter existing hierarchies within organizations.
Celebrities including David Beckham, Prince Harry, Justin Timberlake, and Savannah Guthrie shared heartfelt messages and photos celebrating Father's Day. Many posts highlighted family moments and paid tribute to the fathers in their lives.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to visit the UK next month, accompanied by their children, Archie and Lilibet, marking a year since the Invictus Games began.
Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer battling a rare, inoperable form of brain cancer, is urging the UK government to increase support and funding for new treatments for people with the condition. He highlights the slow pace of drug development, with only one new drug in 20 years.
A nurse at Jamioulx prison in Belgium was fired after being found working at a therapeutic center while on six months of sick leave.
Archie Comics is receiving its biggest upgrade in 85 years with the launch of a new title, promising to keep the character forever young.
Actor Vedang Raina, known for 'The Archies' and 'Jigra', shared insights into his past dilemma between business and his passion for acting, expressing excitement for Imtiaz Ali's new film, 'Main Vaapas Aunga'.
The commercialization of space is opening new scientific opportunities but also intensifying geopolitical tensions and increasing the risk of collisions, as explored in the latest 'NZZ Geopolitik' podcast episode.
On June 2, 1946, Italy abolished its monarchy, thanks to the votes of women who were allowed to vote for the first time, leading to the birth of the Republic, a decision Italians remain satisfied with today.
Eighty years after Italians voted to abolish the monarchy on June 2, 1946, the former royal family continues to generate headlines despite having no political power.
Various news outlets are offering general knowledge quizzes, challenging participants on topics ranging from monarchies and quality wines to geographical facts like the location of the Maldives.
Slackline athlete Archie Williams performed a daring feat, balancing 70 meters above Avenue Kennedy in Luxembourg, captivating spectators on Place de l‘Europe.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared details of a special family trip to Disneyland with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, to celebrate the birthdays of Archie and Lilibet.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, released new photographs of her son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to celebrate his seventh birthday. The images offered a rare glimpse of the young royal.
An increasing number of people, including celebrities, are promoting "uncoolness" online, prompting a discussion about the potential end of social hierarchies.
An opinion piece explores jazz as a socially situated musical expression, highlighting its connection to power relations and hierarchies of class, race, sexuality, and gender.
A warning has been issued about the potentially tragic consequences in the Gulf region if desalination plants, crucial for the drinking water supply of Arab monarchies, become military targets in a war. Iran's water infrastructure is also highlighted as a vulnerable point.
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has released a new book, 'Le temps d’une décision,' where he critically reflects on political impotence and his failed return to office in 2025, amidst scrutiny over public accounts.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has shaken certainties in the Gulf region, forcing wealthy monarchies to confront difficult realities.
The AfricaMuseum in Belgium is reportedly being drawn into the 'resource war' as its archives are explored for information on raw materials, highlighting the historical context of colonial resource extraction.
Prince Harry allegedly brought up Archie and Lilibet in a conversation with King Charles after being told to leave Frogmore Cottage
Meghan Markle provided a behind-the-scenes look at her Easter holiday celebrations with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Millions of South Asian migrant workers in Gulf petro-monarchies are facing dire circumstances, caught between regional conflicts and their reliance on remittances, making escape difficult.
On February 28, a new chapter began for the Gulf petro-monarchies, now mourning the loss of a bygone regional order.
India has commenced a year-long census, an extensive undertaking that will have significant implications for the country's economy and will remap social hierarchies for the first time since 1931, with projections indicating it will surpass China in population.
Research confirms that sexual harassment in the workplace serves as a mechanism for maintaining gender hierarchies, with experts providing insights into its causes and impacts.
Artificial intelligence is pushing society into a period of confusion, raising questions about whether humanity will retain control of its own narrative or be quietly written out by emerging digital oligarchies.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
Monarchies in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, are increasingly concerned about the potential extension of the war against Iran and are actively seeking to avoid military intervention.
Ukraine is emerging as a crucial ally for Gulf monarchies in their efforts to counter Iranian drones, a role that could potentially contribute to opening the Strait of Hormuz.
In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026. 알고리즘과 자동화가 경제 구조를 재편하는 가운데, 영속성에 거는 것은 정부가 할 수 있는 가장 대가가 큰 도박이다. 그러나 2026년 대한민국은 바로 그 길로 향하고 있다. As generative AI accelerates downsizing and flattens hierarchies in the private sector, the Lee Jae Myung administration is charting a contrary course, expanding public payrolls to a six-year high. At a time when technolog
Anyone who has been in active service for 48 years, including 16 years in a leading position, looks back on a eventful life and can enjoy broad recognition.
Germany's nature conservation law dictates that all species, from bats to wolves and cormorants, are protected without hierarchy, as exemplified by a 300-kilometer tunnel in Wiesbaden being reserved for bats.
Over a thousand pro-monarchy Iranian demonstrators marched in Paris, expressing support for Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Iran, as an alternative to the current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Milan Lach SJ has been appointed as the new Eparchial Bishop for the Bratislava Eparchy.
From Dubai to Doha, Iran attacked residential areas and airports. Trump admits that Iranian attacks on monarchies are the "surprise" of the conflict. Can Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and Qatar join the war or not?
Tehran intensifies blows to the economic engine of neighboring petro-monarchies in an attempt to increase pressure on the US.
An opinion piece discusses the discrepancy between the promise of free thought in academia and the reality of being constrained by metrics, egos, and silent hierarchies, while still acknowledging space for resistance.
U.S.-Iran live updates: The conflict could escalate on Monday with Gulf monarchies threatening to retaliate
The Islamic Republic, which fired almost as many missiles at its Arab neighbors as at Israel on Saturday, seeks to pressure these close allies of the United States.
Despite being stripped of his royal titles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could still technically become the king: he's eighth in line to the throne. While there's a growing push within the UK parliament
Katastrofa, mimoriadne časy, koniec monarchie, ako ju poznáme. Tak píšu britské aj iné svetové médiá o vyšetrovaní Andrewa Mountbatten-Windsora, brata kráľa Karola III., ktorý vlani oficiálne prišiel
London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00