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• February 03, 2026

  By Larry Lee

  Russia Issues Fresh Nuclear Warning as Medvedev Says Moscow ‘Will Not Hesitate’ if State Is Threatened

  Russia sharpened its nuclear rhetoric toward Britain this week as Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, warned that Moscow would deploy atomic weapons without hesitation if the survival of the state were at stake. The remarks, delivered to the state-aligned news agency TASS, underscore the Kremlin's renewed reliance on nuclear signaling as the war in Ukraine grinds on and diplomatic ties with the West deteriorate.

  
• February 02, 2026

  By Ryan Mueller

  Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure Over Mandelson as Epstein Files Trigger Tory Probe Demands

  Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after newly unsealed U.S. Department of Justice files linked to Jeffrey Epstein reignited controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson, prompting Conservative demands for a full independent investigation into how Mandelson was appointed and later handled by the government. The disclosure has reopened questions about judgment, vetting failures and accountability at the heart of Downing Street.

  
• February 02, 2026

  By Betty Tzeng

  Ex Prince Andrew Faces Renewed U.S. Pressure as Epstein Files Trigger Fresh Calls for Testimony

  Newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have intensified scrutiny of Prince Andrew, prompting renewed calls from U.K. and U.S. figures for the former royal to cooperate with American investigators. The disclosure-part of a legally mandated release by the U.S. Department of Justice-includes millions of pages of documents and images that again place Andrew's post-conviction contact with Epstein under a spotlight.

  
• February 02, 2026

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  UK Prime Minister Presses Ex Prince Andrew to Cooperate After DOJ Epstein Disclosure

  Freshly released U.S. court records have intensified international scrutiny of Prince Andrew, prompting a public intervention from Keir Starmer, who said the former royal should cooperate with investigators and testify if asked by the U.S. Congress. The comments came as the U.S. Department of Justice disclosed millions of pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, reopening questions about Andrew's relationship with the financier.

  
• January 31, 2026

  By Betty Tzeng

  Meghan Markle Shifts Style Strategy as Royal Optics Tighten in Early 2026

  Meghan Markle is recalibrating her public image through a notable shift in wardrobe that closely mirrors the visual language long associated with Princess Catherine, according to royal-watchers who track how clothing functions as power within the House of Windsor. The change comes as the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry re-enter a more hostile media environment in early 2026, following renewed legal battles in the U.K. and heightened attention on their role outside the monarchy.

  

• January 31, 2026

  By Betty Tzeng

  Prince William Faces ‘Pipe Dream’ Reconciliation as Polls Show Sharp Royal Decline

  Prince William's long-running estrangement from Prince Harry is emerging as more than a private family rupture, with a leading royal historian warning it could weaken the monarchy at a moment of eroding public support. Writing as the Prince of Wales prepares for an eventual accession, Dr. Tessa Dunlop argues that William's refusal to reconcile with his younger brother risks undermining the institution's ability to project unity, even as public backing-especially among young Britons-continues to fall.

  
• January 31, 2026

  By Betty Tzeng

  Prince Andrew Pressured to Leave UK as Advisers Push Overseas Move to Shield Beatrice and Eugenie

  Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are facing intensified pressure from royal advisers to leave the United Kingdom entirely, as senior figures argue that relocating within Britain will no longer blunt the scrutiny surrounding the Duke of York. According to people familiar with internal discussions, a permanent move abroad is now being framed as the only credible reset for a couple whose presence continues to draw attention to unresolved controversies.

  
• January 30, 2026

  By Larry Lee

  UK Defence Alarm: Civitas Report Warns Trump’s ‘America First’ Ends NATO Certainty

  A major new report is forcing British defence planners to confront a once-unthinkable scenario: a future in which the United States may no longer be relied upon to defend the United Kingdom in a major conflict. The study, released on Jan. 27, 2026, argues that President Donald Trump's "America First" doctrine has eroded the postwar security assumptions underpinning British strategy, leaving the UK exposed as tensions with Russia intensify.

  
• January 30, 2026

  By Betty Tzeng

  Prince Harry Links Diana’s Angola Minefield Legacy to Okavango Conservation in New National Geographic Book

  Prince Harry has renewed his public advocacy around Africa by tying environmental preservation in the Okavango Delta to the humanitarian legacy of his late mother, Princess Diana, in a foreword for a forthcoming National Geographic book. The Duke of Sussex's contribution appears in Okavango and the Source of Life: Exploring Africa's Lost Headwaters, by National Geographic explorer Steve Boyes, due for release on March 3, 2026, underscoring Harry's long-standing connection to the continent he has called his "second home."

  
• January 30, 2026

  By Ethan Zhao

  Starmer, Xi Seek Deeper UK-China Partnership as Trump Tariffs Disrupt Global Order

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to pursue closer UK-China cooperation during an extended meeting in Beijing, as shifting U.S. trade and foreign policies under President Donald Trump push allies to reassess global partnerships.