2026-02-20
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Donald Trump set a 10-day timeline to reach a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran over its nuclear program,
warning that, quote, bad things will happen if a deal falls through.
Government officials confirmed that America,
which has been moving jets and warships into the Middle East,
has enough military might in the region to launch an attack on Iran by this weekend.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew,
was released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The investigation, which remains open,
follows the release of a vast email archive of Jeffrey Epstein, a dead sex offender, whom Mr.
Mountbatten Windsor was close to.
In a statement King Charles III, his brother, said, quote, the law must take its course.
Mr.